Hogan’s Alley:   Pioneer Golf Note: Bill Hogan is the new CEO of Pioneer Golf, an Austin, Texas based golf travel company which facilitates over 2000 guests per year overseas.  Pioneer Golf is an Authorized Provider of St Andrews Links tee times and specializes in value packages and luxury golf tours to the UK and Ireland. Last week, Hogan returned from…

  Home to Golf Digest’s rated #1 and #7 courses on the planet, the latter of which just hosted the Open Championship, Northern Ireland is a golfing destination you cannot miss. Below you will find the results of our staff’s decisions on the top courses in Northern Ireland:    5. Lough Erne  “Who said it has to be a links…

Thinking of playing St Andrews next year? Well, you better act fast! You may have heard of a number of different ways to get a tee time on the St Andrews Old Course in Scotland. You may have also spoken to other golf tour operators whose explanations ranged from comprehensive to superficial. Have you been able to find one source that lays it all out…

Whether looking for a challenging course off the beaten path or simply another course to rouse the senses, Scotscraig can hold its own. The course is located a short distance north of St. Andrews, making it an ideal option for those visiting the area. Historically, the course began as a six-hole, however due to the proximity to St. Andrews and…

Sunlight stretches a full 24-hours through June and most of July in Iceland. These extended hours provide a unique opportunity for the country’s 65 golf courses, most of which celebrate by offering golfers a signature Midnight Tee Time. The Arctic Open & Akureyri Golf Club are worth noting This unique experience continues to build in popularity as golfers from around…

With New Year celebrations behind us the time is now to make 2019 the most memorable year yet! For this reason, it’s never too early to start planning a trip to Scotland!

Looking for something a little different that includes a distinctive whisky region, sandy beaches and a fine links? Well take a moment and read on…

At first glance Glenmorangie House tells a story The country house hotel is set between rolling barley fields and a vacant stretch of Scotland’s North Sea — true homage to highland beauty. The region, deeply Scottish, slightly remote and remarkably stunning, is often overlooked; but it is these very ingredients that are bringing travelers in for a taste. Situated near Tain…

  Just 10 miles southeast of St. Andrews lies the historic fishing village of Crail. Along with a strong fishing industry, Crail enjoys a healthy portion of tourism. With so much historical architecture to enjoy and many great local attractions nearby, there are plenty of things to see and do in and around the town. Beginning as early as the…

Southwest Ireland and Incentives As a golfer touring Ireland, Killarney serves as an excellent base from which to explore the southwest. An area famed for its numerous and highly ranked golf courses — Killarney is a major vacation destination for those looking to play a round or two. Courses like Waterville and Tralee, or Ballybunion-Old Course offer challenging play; paired…

Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern classic situated on the North Sea and 15 minutes east of St. Andrews. The ideal location and scenic beauty alone attract avid golfers; what’s more is the distillery next door that’s got some people talking. Kingsbarns Distillery began as a dream when Douglas Clement had an idea. Clement worked as a caddie at neighboring…