De Vere Cameron House on Loch Lomond Host World's Best

De Vere’s stunning five star resort on the shores of Loch Lomond proves the perfect base for some of golf’s finest during Scottish Open week.

The week of the Scottish Open saw both Cameron House on Loch Lomond and The Carrick on Loch Lomond bustling with some of the world’s best golfers. More than 60 players chose the splendor of Cameron House hotel or the comfort and opulence of one of the secluded wood and slate lodges around the Cameron House estate and The Carrick golf course for their base. The world’s highest ranked players in the field, Geoff Ogilvy and Camilo Villegas were joined by the likes of John Daly, Lee Westwood and Paul McGinley at De Vere’s stylish baronial mansion which has become one of Scotland’s finest luxury hotels.
 
Situated just five minutes from the Scottish Open venue, The Carrick on Loch Lomond provided the perfect base for the players and world media.  

Sky Sports presenter Di Stewart, was on hand at the Carrick to interview enigmatic Colombian Camilo Villegas. Invited by Villegas’ equipment sponsor Cobra, the popular presenter got some insightful tips and when the pair reached the 10th green Di was given a master class in how to get into the spiderman position Villegas has made famous when reading his putts.

BBC’s cameras were also present to interview former Open champion Paul Lawrie.  The Carrick touring pro was hosting the Paul Lawrie Golf Foundation Golf Day which was attended by a host of European Tour winners including, Darren Clarke, Nick Dougherty, Michael Campbell and Thomas Bjorn. “I am delighted to support Paul with his charity golf day. We all do our best to support each others’ charities on tour. It has been a great day and I’ve really enjoyed the Carrick course.” commented Darren Clarke.

Director of Golf and Leisure of De Vere, Daniel Hodson commented: “To have so many of the world’s finest golfers staying with us at Cameron House is a testament to the first class facilities we have here. It is great for us to hear the compliments on their experiences and how it gears them up for the week’s golf. It was also fantastic to see so much media interest in The Carrick. The course is in fabulous condition so it has been a superb showcase week for De Vere”

Cameron House on Loch Lomond is a stylish baronial mansion on the shore of Loch Lomond and is now one of Scotland's finest luxury hotels. An unforgettable experience starts with the easy welcome at the door and the warm, inviting textures of the rooms. Legendary local must-try dishes and the five iron you'll hit to the heart of the green at The Carrick on Loch Lomond combine to make you feel right at home in this very special location. Each of 86 secluded wood and slate lodges around the Cameron House estate is a haven of comfort and opulence, with luxurious leather upholstery, elegant furnishings and ornaments. Other features include wood-panelled living rooms to patio doors that lead out on to a private terrace. The lodges at The Carrick are all located in the extraordinarily beautiful location on the shores of Loch Lomond.