Play golf with a celebrity at iconic Carnoustie – plus book year-round golf hospitality at your fantasy course.
Close your eyes and picture your perfect round. In your mind’s eye, you’re stepping onto one of the UK’s most prestigious links, breathing in the history from all those Ryder Cups and Open Championships gone by. And – because this is your daydream, after all – you’re joined at the tee box by not only your most valued clients but your lifelong sporting heroes.
Just a fantasy? It doesn’t have to be. All year round, Gala makes our clients pinch themselves with our celebrity golf hospitality. Granting exclusive access to all the UK’s off-limits golf courses, inviting along the stars of sport and popular culture, and capping the day off with a delicious gourmet meal and five-star onsite accommodation, this is truly next-level sports hospitality.
We pride ourselves on creating made-to-measure golf hospitality. But of all our packages, Gala’s annual Celebrity Golf Classic is perhaps the most famous. For 2027, we’re pulling out all the stops, inviting your intimate group to walk the lush fairways and greens of world-famous Carnoustie, while inviting former England and Arsenal footballer Lee Dixon and England cricket legend Darren Gough MBE. to match you stroke-for-stroke.
Celebrity golf hospitality at Scotland’s most prestigious course
Carnoustie is steeped in golfing history, having hosted The Open Championship eight times, with legendary champions including Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie, Padraig Harrington and Francesco Molinari. Famous for its challenging layout, Carnoustie has witnessed some of golf’s most dramatic moments, including Paul Lawrie’s memorable 1999 Open victory and Francesco Molinari’s historic 2018 triumph. The venue has also hosted the Women’s British Open and Senior Open, cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious golfing destinations.
Set on Scotland’s stunning Angus coastline, Carnoustie is one of the world’s most renowned golfing destinations. Home to the legendary Carnoustie Championship Course – famously known as “Golf’s Greatest Test” – the resort also offers the Burnside and Buddon courses, providing an exceptional choice for golfers of all abilities. The Championship Course has hosted The Open Championship eight times, most recently in 2018.
Just steps from the first tee, the Carnoustie Golf Hotel provides the perfect base for a luxury golf break, with 96 comfortable bedrooms, many offering views across the Championship Course and coastline. Guests can also enjoy Calders Restaurant & Bar, a spa and leisure facilities including a heated pool, sauna and gym, making Carnoustie an ideal destination for an unforgettable golfing getaway.
Play golf with a celebrity from the footballing hall of fame
Our very special guests for the day will be former England and Arsenal footballer Lee Dixon and England cricket legend Darren Gough MBE. Guests at our Celebrity Golf Classic will have the unique opportunity to play this legendary course alongside two sporting greats, with the experience complemented by luxury accommodation at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and a prestigious gala dinner in the evening.
Lee Dixon is a former England international and Arsenal legend who enjoyed an outstanding 14-year career at Highbury. A key member of Arsenal’s renowned defence, Dixon made more than 450 league appearances for the club and won four league titles, three FA Cups and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. He earned 22 England caps between 1990 and 1999 and, since retiring, has established himself as a respected football pundit and commentator.
Darren Gough MBE is one of England’s most recognisable fast bowlers, enjoying a hugely successful international career between 1994 and 2006. He took 229 wickets in 58 Test matches and 235 wickets in 159 ODIs, and was a key figure in England’s famous 2000 Test series victory over the West Indies. Gough also captained Yorkshire and helped the county win the 2001 County Championship. Away from cricket, he has become a popular broadcaster and media personality, as well as winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2005.
This is your chance to experience one of golf’s most historic venues, enjoy a truly memorable round of links golf and spend an unforgettable day in the company of Lee Dixon and Darren Gough. With the bar open late, your party can relax and toast an unforgettable day – before falling into bed in your five-star onsite accommodation.
Golf hospitality – and beyond – all built around you
Don’t forget that as the leading name in corporate hospitality in London, we’re ready to create your own custom event from the ground up.
Perhaps there’s another flagship golf course you’d prefer? Just let us know and we’ll take you there in VIP style. Maybe there’s a particular sportsperson – or even a pop star, comedian or TV personality – you always wanted to meet? Just say the word.
“If your client is an Arsenal fan, we could get them a round with Tony Adams, Paul Merson or Ray Parlour,” says Alan of Gala’s flexible sports hospitality packages. “If they’re cricket fans, it could be Michael Vaughan, Graeme Swann or Steve Harminson. And we do a lot with the former Ryder Cup golfers as well. We can arrange a round with the likes of Paul Broadhurst, Steve Richardson, Lee Westwood, Andrew Beef Johnston and Paul McGinley. We really can do whatever you want…”
