A upcoming change to the daily ballot procedure will likely increase opportunities to play the Old Course at St. Andrews.
You probably didn’t even notice, but when I reminded you about the September 1 deadline to apply for advanced tee times on St. Andrews’ Old Course, I mentioned the Links Trust was considering one very important rule change.
Well, they changed it.
This rule (or a version of it) dates back 116 years, but changing it will increase your chances of playing the Old Course on your Scotland golf vacation (and without paying a penny more than the posted rates). Read more →
Kingsbarns is one of the St. Andrews golf courses that must be played while on Scotland golf vacations.
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 30 minutes away from the Old Course, everybody’s first choice. Read more →
The site of Donald Trump's planned golf resort, which could bolster the area's standing as a top spot for Scotland golf vacations.
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 find out why this project is poised to create, “one of the most attractive golf vacation destinations in the entire United Kingdom.”
Even more amazing: these words come from the hard-to-please critics at Golf Odyssey, not Donald Trump. Read more →
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club (above) and soon-to-be renovated hotels are providing more reasons to visit the Kintyre Peninsula on Scotland golf vacations.
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 Machrihanish Dunes owner Southworth Development is addressing what Golf Odyssey’s editors called, a “dearth of first-rate accommodations in the Machrihanish/Campbeltown area,” and local economic development groups are smartly kicking in funds, too. Read more →
This home could be yours for St. Andrews, Scotland golf vacations.
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, and this particular home has the extra flair of being one of only four that actually have “The Links” as an address. Read more →
North Berwick's West Links is one of Golf Odyssey's recommendations for East Lothian, Scotland golf vacations.
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, and an experience enhancer.
Here’s a real-world example of what I’m talking about. It’s in the form of a letter the guys over at Golf Odyssey recevied from reader Hans Berntson. Read more →
There's a new, private resort planned for Scotland golf vacations, but only billionaires need apply.
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, the world’s wealthiest sporting superstar won’t be rich enough to secure membership.” Read more →
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. Read more →
