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Scotland Golf Vacation
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:18 am
Posted on 10/22/19 at 4:18 am
For those that have been:
-Where did you play?
-How did you set it up?
-Did you use a travel agent/ booking company?
-What were your costs?
-Best time to go?
-How many holes did y'all play in a day?
-What would you want to know before going in terms of logistics?
I'm in the initial stages of planning and need some advice on which direction to go.
-Where did you play?
-How did you set it up?
-Did you use a travel agent/ booking company?
-What were your costs?
-Best time to go?
-How many holes did y'all play in a day?
-What would you want to know before going in terms of logistics?
I'm in the initial stages of planning and need some advice on which direction to go.
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Posted on 10/22/19 at 7:21 am to The Johnny Lawrence
I am doing the same thing.
Watch NLU’s Tourist Sauce videos about Scotland. They are well done and will help you get started.
Watch NLU’s Tourist Sauce videos about Scotland. They are well done and will help you get started.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 8:36 am to KillTheGophers
I watched those and I read Tom Coyne's book "A Course Called Scotland," which I recommend even if you aren't going to Scotland. Actually, I'd recommend all of his books, tbh.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 1:46 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
Check out youtube Golficity's Scotland series. The two guys take about a week and play a host of courses. They show on course vlogs of the courses. I think there are some companies that specialize in trips as well.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 2:08 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
quote:
I'm in the initial stages of planning and need some advice on which direction to go.
My Dad did it with some friends right after he retired. They used a travel agent who specialized in this sort of trip. He takes care of everything from flights, hotels, rental car, and tee times. You just need money, a passport, and a letter from your local pro establishing your handicap. (I don't know if you still need the last one, but some places like St. Andrew's wanted it.)
It was probably more expensive going this route, but totally worth it in my Dad's opinion.
Posted on 10/22/19 at 7:30 pm to CoachChappy
It probably is but if you’re going to do it that’s the way to do it. Takes away all the stress and gets you on where you want to play.
Posted on 10/23/19 at 10:27 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
Highly recommend using PerryGolf to set up your trip. We used them for a group of 8 of us and they took care of everything from the time we arrived until they dropped us back at the airport to go home. First class all the way around.
Posted on 10/24/19 at 9:27 am to The Johnny Lawrence
If you want a “no worry” trip, where everything is taken care of, try Perry Golf. I used them twice. Depending on the size of your group, they will pick you up at the airport (van, bus, etc.) and take you to each course and hotel. They can take care of your flights and connections also. They are first class! It’s a once in a lifetime trip, so I wouldn’t mess with trying it myself.
We spent two weeks, one in Ireland and one in Scotland. If you are just wanting Scotland, of course you want to play the Old Course. The New Course is somewhat similar but not as historic. Kingsbarn is nearby, as is Carnoustie. Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay are not far away. Then, I’d go to Troon and Prestwick. The two courses are next to each other. The Open was played at Prestwick for the first few years. Turnberry has three courses. The Ailsa Course hosts the Open. If you travel up to Northern Scotland, thru the Highlands, you have Royal Dornoch and Nairn. Royal Dornoch is top notch! These are all links style courses. There are some inland, but they are more American style layouts. If you have any questions, I can give you more suggestions.
We spent two weeks, one in Ireland and one in Scotland. If you are just wanting Scotland, of course you want to play the Old Course. The New Course is somewhat similar but not as historic. Kingsbarn is nearby, as is Carnoustie. Royal Aberdeen and Cruden Bay are not far away. Then, I’d go to Troon and Prestwick. The two courses are next to each other. The Open was played at Prestwick for the first few years. Turnberry has three courses. The Ailsa Course hosts the Open. If you travel up to Northern Scotland, thru the Highlands, you have Royal Dornoch and Nairn. Royal Dornoch is top notch! These are all links style courses. There are some inland, but they are more American style layouts. If you have any questions, I can give you more suggestions.
Posted on 10/24/19 at 11:12 am to The Johnny Lawrence
Went last summer to Scotland and Ireland
Played 13 rounds of golf in 16 days
Weather is shitty year round but some days you get lucky... weather is part of the experience, be prepared for anything
Be prepared to walk A LOT
Played 13 rounds of golf in 16 days
Weather is shitty year round but some days you get lucky... weather is part of the experience, be prepared for anything
Be prepared to walk A LOT
Posted on 10/24/19 at 12:14 pm to LSUcdro
It rained sideways, one day. We had two groups. 1st group was making the turn on #10 at Old Head in Ireland. The caddies with the group coming down #9 asked our caddies WTF we were doing, keeping on playing. Our caddies replied, “Ficking Americans!” Old Head is Pebble Beach on steroids. Dramatic holes along cliffs. One par 3......had to start the ball about 50 yards out over the ocean.....the wind took it back onto the green. Two weeks playing 14 rounds of golf. It rained only on two rounds. I would never play in that weather at home, but you ha e to experience it there.
Posted on 10/24/19 at 1:22 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
quote:
-Where did you play?
7 nights, 6 rounds, it was a perfect balance IMO. Stayed in St. Andrews at an AirBnB for 6 of them and played courses around there. It was MUCH cheaper to stay in an AirBnB than, say, the Old Course hotel. You can find some nice spots for less than $250/night.
Day 1 - Flew into Edinburgh (arrived at 7am local time), rented a car and drove to St. Andrews. Ate breakfast and checked into our flat around noon. Didn't play that day because we were WRECKED from the flight--slept a bit, hit the pubs, acclimated, and by the next morning, we were primed to play.
Day 2 - Kingsbarns
Day 3 - Carnoustie (and it definitely lived up to the Carnasty nickname--kicked our arse)
Day 4 - Old Course (lucked out in the lottery system)
Day 5 - Rest
Day 6 - Prestwick--little less than a 2 hour drive each way (east coast to west coast). Definitely the most driving in one day, but driving through the highlands was cool.
Day 7 - Craighead at Crail
Day 8 - North Berwick. Left our flat in St. Andrews, drove to NB to play, drove back to Edinburgh to stay the night, flew out the next morning.
quote:
-How did you set it up? -Did you use a travel agent/ booking company?
Booked everything through the golf course websites, AirBnB, and rental car. Flights myself. Didnt think any of the coordination was difficult
quote:
-What were your costs?
Everything all-in (including pre-trip costs plus everything while we were there) probably around $4-5k pp, which I thought was really good considering how long we stayed.
quote:
-Best time to go?
We went in late August and had mostly good weather. It's a pretty popular tourist time though.
quote:
-How many holes did y'all play in a day?
18 holes was plenty for us
quote:
-What would you want to know before going in terms of logistics?
Staying in one place as a home-base was really beneficial, plus the town of St. Andrews was really cool outside of the golf stuff too
This post was edited on 10/24/19 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 10/24/19 at 3:24 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
CampbellGolfAssociates - Great guy who is a former GC superintendent over there so very well connected. Can’t say enough nice things.
Day 1: The Dukes @ St Andrews - Parkland course, part of the St Andrews links trust.
Day 2: played 36 holes - New course/Jubilee @ St Andrews. Challenged 2 locals to a match and they hustled us.
Day 3: Torrance @ Fairmont - beautiful views and the comped my golf.
Day 4: Lundin Links - brown, hard, and fast. Our guy dropped us off, told us to have fun and laughed. I lost a ball in the first 6 holes.
Day 5: Old Course - Teed off at 6:30, by hole no.5 we had 40 mph SUSTAINED winds with 60 mph gusts. Never played in anything like it and probably never will again. Somehow this was my best day. I eagled no.5, and drove no.18, wind aided.
All were nice courses, but I’d say my favorite were Lundin Links, Old, & Jubilee
If you go June/July, the days are so long 430AM - 1030PM sunlight, you could play 54 holes if you really wanted to. It was nothing to play 36.
Day 1: The Dukes @ St Andrews - Parkland course, part of the St Andrews links trust.
Day 2: played 36 holes - New course/Jubilee @ St Andrews. Challenged 2 locals to a match and they hustled us.
Day 3: Torrance @ Fairmont - beautiful views and the comped my golf.
Day 4: Lundin Links - brown, hard, and fast. Our guy dropped us off, told us to have fun and laughed. I lost a ball in the first 6 holes.
Day 5: Old Course - Teed off at 6:30, by hole no.5 we had 40 mph SUSTAINED winds with 60 mph gusts. Never played in anything like it and probably never will again. Somehow this was my best day. I eagled no.5, and drove no.18, wind aided.
All were nice courses, but I’d say my favorite were Lundin Links, Old, & Jubilee
If you go June/July, the days are so long 430AM - 1030PM sunlight, you could play 54 holes if you really wanted to. It was nothing to play 36.
This post was edited on 10/24/19 at 3:46 pm
Posted on 10/25/19 at 3:41 pm to The Johnny Lawrence
Played in late August. 18 - three days in a row.
Old Course
Kingsbarns (best course)
North Berwick
On my own
Expensive, but worth it.
Best weather is August September, but it's the most expensive.
Only 18 a day. Had to spend wifey time.
If you are a single, and want to play the Old Course. Check the tee sheet the afternoon before and see how many spots are open. This will determine how early you need to camp out. 2 am minimum to get better odds.
Was lucky and had perfect weather. No rain and actually wore shorts on the last two rounds.
Old Course
Kingsbarns (best course)
North Berwick
On my own
Expensive, but worth it.
Best weather is August September, but it's the most expensive.
Only 18 a day. Had to spend wifey time.
If you are a single, and want to play the Old Course. Check the tee sheet the afternoon before and see how many spots are open. This will determine how early you need to camp out. 2 am minimum to get better odds.
Was lucky and had perfect weather. No rain and actually wore shorts on the last two rounds.
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