Investment, consulting and project management company Vicon wants to redevelop the castle itself as the "centrepiece" of a development that proposes "a world-class championship-standard 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and educational golf academy, new whisky distillery, homes, retail and a food and drink centre of excellence".

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The golf course and clubhouse opened in 2007.

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We were sitting around the clubhouse after golf, drinking tea (it used to be beer but everything changes as you get older).

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The 31-year-old briefly established himself as clubhouse leader after his consistent golf produced five birdies peppered throughout his round.

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It has manicured golf courses, homes with spectacular views and a newly constructed clubhouse on par with any I have seen in the world.

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Mr Harris, a former golf professional, may have chosen the right moment to retire to the clubhouse.

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At The Resort at Pelican Hill, amid the hillside bungalows and private villas that overlook the world class Tom Fazio-designed golf courses, kids will find a retreat of their own at Camp Pelican Clubhouse.

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