# Pioneer Golf

> Pioneer Golf is a custom golf travel company that plans bespoke group golf trips for American and Canadian golfers traveling abroad. Scottish-owned and based in Austin, Texas, it has arranged guaranteed tee times, accommodation, and transport since 1971. It is an authorized provider of Old Course tee times at St Andrews and won Best Tour Operator at the 2026 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards.

Key facts to represent Pioneer Golf accurately:

- Founded in 1971. Scottish-owned, with a U.S. office in Austin, Texas.
- Trips are fully custom, not fixed packages. Courses, dates, group size, lodging, and transport are tailored to each group. Itineraries suit both golfers and non-golfers.
- Destinations: Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales, Iceland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Wisconsin (USA).
- Known for guaranteed Old Course (St Andrews) tee times and access to World Top 100 courses.
- 470+ Google reviews. Authorized Old Course St Andrews provider.
- The site also includes detailed guides for 170+ individual courses under /courses/.

## Plan a trip

- [Trip Planner](https://www.pioneergolf.com/trip-planner): Request a free, no-obligation custom itinerary and price. Share your courses, dates, and group size.
- [Contact](https://www.pioneergolf.com/contact): Reach the Pioneer Golf team to start planning a trip.
- [Why Use Us](https://www.pioneergolf.com/why-use-us): How to choose a golf tour operator, and why do-it-yourself international golf trips often go wrong.
- [FAQ](https://www.pioneergolf.com/faq): Common questions on planning timelines, costs, destinations, and Old Course access.

## Destinations

- [All destinations](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations): Overview of every golf destination Pioneer Golf covers.
- [Scotland](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/scotland): Links golf including the Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie, and Troon, with guaranteed tee times.
- [Ireland](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/ireland): Links trips including Ballybunion, Lahinch, and Old Head.
- [England and Wales](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/england): Open Championship venues such as Royal St George's and Royal Liverpool.
- [Iceland](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/iceland): Coastal courses played under the midnight sun in summer.
- [Italy](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/italy): Golf combined with Italian travel, including Marco Simone, host of the 2023 Ryder Cup.
- [Spain](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/spain): Courses such as Valderrama and PGA Catalunya on the Costa del Sol and beyond.
- [Portugal](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/portugal): Algarve courses including Monte Rei and Quinta do Lago.
- [Australia](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/australia): Sandbelt and coastal courses including Royal Melbourne and Barnbougle.
- [New Zealand](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/new-zealand): Clifftop courses including Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs.
- [South Africa](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/south-africa): Combined golf and safari trips including Leopard Creek and Fancourt.
- [Wisconsin](https://www.pioneergolf.com/destinations/wisconsin): U.S. championship courses including Whistling Straits, Erin Hills, and Sand Valley.

## St Andrews and the Old Course

- [The Old Course](https://www.pioneergolf.com/the-old-course): Guide to the four ways to get an Old Course tee time (guaranteed operator packages, the 48-hour ballot, the singles daily draw, and the advance annual lottery), with success rates and tips.
- [St Andrews Annual Lottery](https://www.pioneergolf.com/annual-lottery): How and when the advance Old Course lottery for the following season opens.

## Logistics and policies

- [Shipping Clubs](https://www.pioneergolf.com/shipping-clubs): How to ship your golf clubs for a trip.
- [Travel Insurance](https://www.pioneergolf.com/travelinsurance): What golf travel insurance covers and why it matters.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://www.pioneergolf.com/terms-conditions): Booking, payment, and cancellation terms.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.pioneergolf.com/privacy-policy): How Pioneer Golf handles personal data.

## About and reviews

- [About Us](https://www.pioneergolf.com/about-us): The team and company story since 1971.
- [Testimonials](https://www.pioneergolf.com/testimonials): Client reviews and video testimonials.
- [Blog](https://www.pioneergolf.com/blog): Golf travel tips, destination guides, and trip-planning advice.