Why Royal Dornoch is worth the drive

Dornoch Golf Club & Whisky Trekking up to the remote regions of Northern Scotland may not be on the top of your to do list; however the chance to play Royal Dornoch–Championship course and a visit to highland distilleries could simply be the highlight to any Scottish golf trip. Dornoch can be reached by driving roughly four and half hours…

2019 Solheim Cup to be held at Gleneagles

Gleneagles-PGA Centenary course will once again host another major championship, the 2019 Solheim Cup.  Gleneagles located just 75 minutes west of St. Andrews and one hour north of Edinburgh is one of Scotland’s many famous courses.  Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s first minister, described the announcement as “tremendous news, not only for golf tourism and events in Scotland but for Scotland as…

The Spirit of St. Andrews | Whisky, Gin, and Beer

While it’s true that most whisky is distilled away from St. Andrews, Scotland’s original single site distillery and brewery is located just under 5 miles from the first tee of the Old Course. Eden Mill St. Andrews offers craft brews and spirits for just about every palate. With four single malt whisky expressions, gins made from locally grown botanicals, and…

Our top 10 sightseeing destinations while on a golf trip in Scotland

1.  Edinburgh Castle – Set high atop one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Scotland’s most-visited tourist attraction also plays host to a number of events, from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo to the Hogmanay celebration on New Year’s Eve. Make sure you’re not too close to the cannon for the 1 o’clock gun! 2.  Loch Ness – Whether you…

How to get on the St Andrews Old Course:

In General As an Authorised Provider and one of the largest and firmly established golf tour operators, we are able to provide guaranteed Old Course tee times in our golf packages. These times are sold in a first-come first-served fashion. Demand to play the Old Course far exceeds the number of tee times available, so if you’re looking to play…

Kingsbarns Women’s Open Championship

Ricoh Women’s Open Championship has confirmed Kingsbarns to host this year’s event. Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern course situated just outside of St. Andrews. Located along the North Sea’s rugged coastline, Kingsbarns is a picturesque course designed as a traditional links. For this reason, the course has quickly gained reputation as one of the best in the world. The…

Top Three Picks for Sightseeing near St. Andrews

Just over an hour north of Edinburgh is St. Andrews. Rich in cultural, heritage and attractions, the town has become a mecca for golfers. As the home of golf, walking the streets of St. Andrews with your golf clubs in tow is simply common practice. For this reason, booking a lengthy stay in St. Andrews is an excellent way to…

The St. Andrews Old Course Advanced Request

It’s that time of the year! St. Andrews Links Advanced Reservations is upon us. Obtaining a tee time on the Old Course can feel exclusive if not confusing for golf travelers new to the process.  However, there is one method that gives applicants the opportunity to get a tee time on the Old Course at face value, and it’s not…

The Open Championship at Royal Troon & The Scotland Open Rotation Courses

Today is the third day of the 2016 Open Championship (or simply The Open Championship for much of the world). This year it’s being held at Royal Troon, located on the southwest coast of Scotland. Scotland has five courses that have hosted The Open since 2000 – Muirfield, St. Andrews-Old Course, Carnoustie-Championship Course, Royal Troon-Old Course, and Turnberry-Ailsa. All high…

The British Pound Just Dropped & Trips Are Less Expensive

In the wake of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the British pound has dropped dramatically against the dollar.   Of course, it’s possible that it will recover its losses but that may take a little time.  In the meantime, we have an exceptional opportunity to offer trips to Scotland and the other British countries at somewhere in the…

The 2016 Scottish Open at Castle Stuart in the Highlands

The Scottish Open is returning to Castle Stuart this July, the week before the Open Championship. Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson and Graeme McDowell have already committed to the tournament. “I’m always excited about returning to Scotland, and particularly to Castle Stuart. I believe winning there in 2013 was key to my success the next week at The Open Championship,” said Mickelson….

Ballybunion is in the midst of a face lift

Ireland’s renowned Ballybunion Golf Club is in the process of receiving a few modifications which includes redesigning several bunkers and altering the second and fourth tee boxes.  Ballybunion’s general manager, Vari McGreevy, states “We are very cognizant of our duty to retain the Old Course’s classic routing and unique ambiance” and “The Cashen course is more popular than ever with…