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The Top-5 “Other” Courses to Play on St. Andrews, Scotland Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:09 +0000

Nothing increases interest in Scotland golf vacations quite like the hosting of the British Open on St. Andrews’ Old Course, which is exactly what’s happening tomorrow. If you, too, think this could get you going (or going back) to the Home of Golf, you should know there are a bunch of “kick yourself” courses less than [...]

Greece’s Gift to Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:40:02 +0000

We’re not seeing nearly the same level of discounting, perks, or booking incentives as last year, so why have our savvy readers lately – and specifically — been seeking advice about golf vacations to places such as Ireland, Portugal and Spain? Three words: the exchange rate. Thanks to Greece’s financial flub, you now get about 20 [...]

A Major Milestone for Trump’s New Golf Resort and Scotland Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:28:42 +0000

I know you’ve heard about the controversy delaying it, but did you know that Donald Trump’s golf resort project in Scotland is officially under development? It’s true, but apparently other media outlets don’t think this is as newsworthy as the battle leading up to it. I certainly disagree, and I think you will, too, particularly when you [...]

The New Must-Visit Region for Scotland Golf Vacations?

Craig Better — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:20:50 +0000

It looks like the remote Kintyre Peninsula is making a serious play to draw travelers on Scotland golf vacations. Previously home to only one truly great course, Machrihanish Golf Club, in July, it welcomed Machrihanish Dunes, the “true links” designed by David McLay Kidd of Bandon Dunes and St. Andrews’ Castle Course fame. Now comes word that [...]

Scotland Golf Vacations: Private Home Overlooking the Old Course for Sale

Craig Better — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:18:35 +0000

Can you think of a better place to stay on a St. Andrews, Scotland golf vacation than your own private home overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course? Nobody can. That’s why it takes years, even decades, for the homes adjacent to the Old Course to become available. Well, one of them just hit the market, [...]

Reader Follows Advice, Has “Great” Scotland Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:53:32 +0000

As any reader of this blog knows, we think there’s a huge difference between golf vacation information and golf vacation advice. Information is a commodity — it’s everywhere and often comes from questionable sources. Trustworthy advice, on the other hand, is extremely rare and valuable. With repsect to golf vacations, it’s a time saver, a money saver, [...]

Tiger Woods Not Rich Enough to Join Scotland Golf Club, Says Its Developer

Craig Better — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:53:14 +0000

The money required to become a member of a planned, two-course Scotland golf resort will be too much even for Tiger Woods, says Malcom James, its developer. According to a recent article in Scotland’s Press & Journal newspaper, “[James] boasted that while Tiger Woods will be welcome to play at the championship courses as a guest, [...]

Why Now is Prime Time for Scotland Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:14:12 +0000

It's British Open Championships like the one just played that make people want to take Scotland Golf Vacations.

And besides the US and Canadian dollars holding relatively strong against the British Pound (compared to a year ago) here's one reason why now might be the best time to take one: easier access to high-demand tee times.

How to Play One of the Few Truly Private Golf Courses on a Scotland Golf Vacation

Craig Better — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:29:43 +0000

You won’t find many strict, members-only courses on a Scotland golf vacation, but a new one located outside Edinburgh, next to the well-known course at Muirfield, is one of them. Here’s how you can play it on your Scotland golf vacation and why you should jump at the opportunity. First, some perspective. This course (sorry, I [...]

The New “Must-Play” Course for Scotland Golf Vacations

Craig Better — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:55:40 +0000

In just 75 days, those taking Scotland golf vacations will be able to play what the editors of Golf Odyssey recently called, "the most important golf course opening in Great Britain and Ireland — and arguably the world — during 2009."

Castle Stuart Links, named for the 17th-century castle that is only a 10-minute walk from the first tee, is the work of two Americans, Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse, both of whom have notable courses in their design portfolios.