Scotland Golf Trip

Bump- I am looking at making a trip to Scotland in October... Now that the board has more users does anyone have any recommendations?

My cousin makes this trip almost annually and I joined him a few years back. He planned everything out and booked all courses and lodging on his own instead of doing a package. It worked out great, but it's definitely an expensive trip. each round at the historic courses is probably $200+, not including caddy fees and tips.

We flew into Edinburgh and went to play Carnoustie on our way to St. Andrew's.

We stayed in St. Andrew's for two nights I think. Played 2 rounds at Kingsbarnes, which was an immaculate newer course. We entered the lottery for the Old Course but didn't get accepted until we left the town so we drove back. It was well worth it.

We then drove to Turnberry and played the Turnberry Alisa course. Incredible. Stayed at the hotel on site /across the street.

Next day drove to play at Royal Troon. Changed clothes in the parking lot (pants required) like the silly Americans we are.

Then drove back to Edinburgh to take in a few days of the city and played at a nearby course called North Berwick. It's one of the oldest golf courses in the world and was such a fun experience. Would highly recommend it up there with the famous courses.

I have no complaints about the above itinerary except it seemed like a lot of driving. Would recommend each of the courses I played. If I had to drop one course, it would be carnoustie.

This is exactly what I was going to try to create this morning! Thanks a ton. My only other thing is to look tk score a scotch visit somewhere.