There are many options if you want to play your Scottish golf this year. Although we are not saying that East is always the best, it is worth noting that St Andrews Golf Club is a top choice.
Perthshire has many other attractions for golfers, including Blairgowrie and Auchterarder, which are often overlooked by the public. The 2014 Ryder Cup matches between Europe and the United States of America will be held at Gleneagles PGA Centenary, a beautiful course located in Perthshire. This is a wonderful event, which has been eagerly anticipated.
Planning your Scotland golf holiday? Make sure to allow for enough travel time between the courses. Look at Royal Troon in Ayrshire and don’t get fooled by the idea that you could play there. You can still go to Fife for dinner. The roads we drive are not as straight or wide as those you would normally use, and they also move slowly. Enjoy the view and take your time. There’s always tomorrow.
There are several courses within walking distance of St Andrews’ Old Course. Kingsbarns offers a great golf experience and is only a short distance from the coast.
If you’ve chosen Scotland to be your vacation destination, there are plenty of unique golf courses available. Musselburgh can be found not too far from Edinburgh. It is here that 1672 was the first time golf was recorded on their Old Course Links. Mary Queen of Scots was believed to have played some golf at Musselburgh in 1567. If you’re interested in learning more about the history and practice of golf, it is possible to rent old hickory club clubs.
Be aware that your handicap certificate may be required if you’re coming to Scotland to golf on one of the Championship courses. This is especially true at The Old Course and Royal Troon. At the moment, it is 24 for males and 36 for females. Troon has a lower limit. Some clubs might require that you play on another course in order to pay your green fees. For major courses, make sure you check the dress code before playing.
You’ll be able to enjoy a holiday in Scotland’s Lowlands and Highlands, as well as the East Coast Mecca of Golf in Fife, for as long or short of a day. Visit our website at golf-link.scotland for more information.