June 29, 2018 Our top 10 sightseeing destinations while on a golf trip in Scotland 1. Edinburgh Castle – Set high atop one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Scotland’s most-visited tourist attraction also plays host to a number of events, from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo to the Hogmanay celebration on New Year’s Eve. Make sure you’re not too close to the cannon for the 1 o’clock gun! 2. Loch Ness – Whether you…
April 2, 2018 Killarney’s Backyard Gets Attention Southwest Ireland and Incentives As a golfer touring Ireland, Killarney serves as an excellent base from which to explore the southwest. An area famed for its numerous and highly ranked golf courses — Killarney is a major vacation destination for those looking to play a round or two. Courses like Waterville and Tralee, or Ballybunion-Old Course offer challenging play; paired…
February 20, 2018 Welcome to Kingsbarns Distillery — Take a Sneak Peek at What’s In Store Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern classic situated on the North Sea and 15 minutes east of St. Andrews. The ideal location and scenic beauty alone attract avid golfers; what’s more is the distillery next door that’s got some people talking. Kingsbarns Distillery began as a dream when Douglas Clement had an idea. Clement worked as a caddie at neighboring…
February 10, 2017 How to get on the St Andrews Old Course: In General As an Authorised Provider and one of the largest and firmly established golf tour operators, we are able to provide guaranteed Old Course tee times in our golf packages. These times are sold in a first-come first-served fashion. Demand to play the Old Course far exceeds the number of tee times available, so if you’re looking to play…
January 25, 2017 Kingsbarns Women’s Open Championship Ricoh Women’s Open Championship has confirmed Kingsbarns to host this year’s event. Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern course situated just outside of St. Andrews. Located along the North Sea’s rugged coastline, Kingsbarns is a picturesque course designed as a traditional links. For this reason, the course has quickly gained reputation as one of the best in the world. The…
December 9, 2016 Top Three Picks for Sightseeing near St. Andrews Just over an hour north of Edinburgh is St. Andrews. Rich in cultural, heritage and attractions, the town has become a mecca for golfers. As the home of golf, walking the streets of St. Andrews with your golf clubs in tow is simply common practice. For this reason, booking a lengthy stay in St. Andrews is an excellent way to…
August 17, 2016 The St. Andrews Old Course Advanced Request It’s that time of the year! St. Andrews Links Advanced Reservations is upon us. Obtaining a tee time on the Old Course can feel exclusive if not confusing for golf travelers new to the process. However, there is one method that gives applicants the opportunity to get a tee time on the Old Course at face value, and it’s not…
July 16, 2016 The Open Championship at Royal Troon & The Scotland Open Rotation Courses Today is the third day of the 2016 Open Championship (or simply The Open Championship for much of the world). This year it’s being held at Royal Troon, located on the southwest coast of Scotland. Scotland has five courses that have hosted The Open since 2000 – Muirfield, St. Andrews-Old Course, Carnoustie-Championship Course, Royal Troon-Old Course, and Turnberry-Ailsa. All high…
July 1, 2016 The British Pound Just Dropped & Trips Are Less Expensive In the wake of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the British pound has dropped dramatically against the dollar. Of course, it’s possible that it will recover its losses but that may take a little time. In the meantime, we have an exceptional opportunity to offer trips to Scotland and the other British countries at somewhere in the…
February 16, 2016 The 2016 Scottish Open at Castle Stuart in the Highlands The Scottish Open is returning to Castle Stuart this July, the week before the Open Championship. Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson and Graeme McDowell have already committed to the tournament. “I’m always excited about returning to Scotland, and particularly to Castle Stuart. I believe winning there in 2013 was key to my success the next week at The Open Championship,” said Mickelson….
December 14, 2015 Ballybunion is in the midst of a face lift Ireland’s renowned Ballybunion Golf Club is in the process of receiving a few modifications which includes redesigning several bunkers and altering the second and fourth tee boxes. Ballybunion’s general manager, Vari McGreevy, states “We are very cognizant of our duty to retain the Old Course’s classic routing and unique ambiance” and “The Cashen course is more popular than ever with…
October 21, 2015 It’s official: Royal Portrush Golf Club has a set date to host 2019 Open Championship. The first since 1951. The Open will officially take place July 18 – 21, 2019. Royal Portrush will then be in the rotation for two more Opens before 2040. In preparation two new holes are being developed, which will extend the course to over 7,300 yards. The renovations will also allow more room for the expected crowds, including grandstands. We suspect the local economy…