Kohler Co. hopes to honor the past while it focuses on the future in St. Andrews, Scotland, the
rugged coastland town
regarded as the birthplace
of golf. The company
recently added to its
Destination St. Andrews
portfolio by purchasing the
historic Hamilton Hall, a
stately four-story building
that overlooks the 18th
green of the world-famous
Old Course and the Royal
and Ancient Building.
An iconic building with a
storied history as the Grand
Hotel, initially a World War II army
headquarters, and a residence hall for the
University of St. Andrews, Hamilton
Hall
had fallen into disrepair but will be
dramatically restored as a development of
26 luxury
apartments. The
property will be
named Hamilton
Grand in honor of
the building’s past
lives as The Grand
Hotel and Hamilton
Hall. Plans will be
released following
the conclusion of the
public consultation
process.
Hamilton Hall
joins other Kohler-
owned properties in St. Andrews,
including the Old
Kohler brings gracious living across the pond
Course Hotel and Kohler Waters Spa, and
The Duke’s golf course. World-class
luxury suites and a state-of-the-art
conference wing were recently added to
the Old Course Hotel to complement its
three restaurants, state-of-the-art spa,
and stunning views of the Old Course and
Scottish coastline. The Kohler-renovated
Duke’s course is a majestic heathland
course that is now considered a “must
play” for golfers who want to test their
game in the legendary town where it all
began.
Kohler continues to offer gracious
hospitality at its resort properties on both
sides of the pond. For more information
visit www.DestinationKohler.com.
The shortest of the Straits’ par
5 holes, Hole 16, “Endless Bite,”
tempts most players to drive
off the tee to gain a chance to
hit this green in two. The
fairway’s center is a wise place
to find since sand bunkers
protect the right and the
fairway drop-offs toward Lake
Michigan to the left.
building into luxury apartments.
Since the company’s beginnings in 1873,
Kohler has grown from a small foundry on
the shores of Lake Michigan into an
international family of businesses
comprised of four major business units –
Kitchen & Bath, Global Power, Interiors,
and Hospitality & Real Estate.
The company continues to be a venture
driven by innovation and excellence.
Throughout its storied history and in
everything it does, from providing the
ultimate game of golf to designing the
most luxurious bath products in the world,
Kohler’s mission has remained steadfast:
“to improve the level of gracious living for
those who are touched by our products and
services.” ●
Jennifer Anderson is a free-lance
writer from Shorewood, Wis.
PHOTO COURTESY OF KOHLER CO.
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