re: Help planning a golf trip to Scotland

I have been to Scotland five times since 2010 and a member at Fortrose & Rosemarkie north of Inverness. I can give you a couple of names to help you handle things or give you some pointers if you want to try to do much on your own (save a shitload of money). Still expensive. Email me at 22gardencourt@gmail.com

St. Andrews Old Course - only way to guarantee a tee time has been going through a travel company like Hidden Links, Fairways to Heaven, Celtic Golf, etc. they will want to book your entire trip.

Last time I played Old Course was 2018 and I found a local who booked a time for me and two others and played with him. We “tipped” him $60£ each on top of the green fee. Still cheaper than having to stay at Old Course Hotel to guarantee a time.

Also know, it is busy as hell for golf in Scotland right now and in the foreseeable future. I was there at the end of June and the courses I played this last trip are already booked up for 2023.