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Scotland Trip Planner

Start planning your dream golf trip to Scotland with these expert tips from our editorial staff.

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Royal Dornoch is one of Scotland's ultimate links experiences. It's a gorgeous layout with both holes high overlooking the sea and right along it, but it's not easy. You'll want numerous cracks at it.
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St. Andrews Old Course
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My top 10 favorite golf courses in Scotland
Brandon Tucker shares the best golf courses you must play on a trip to Scotland, from historic links like Royal Dornoch to St. Andrews to some heathland clubs in between.
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By Brandon Tucker
Cruden Bay - No. 8
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10 Min Read
Punch Shots: A dream Scotland golf itinerary
From St. Andrews to the Highlands, the Golf Advisor Staff shares their ideal weeklong itineraries in Scotland.
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By Golf Advisor Staff
Castle Stuart Golf Links
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5 Min Read
Golf in Scotland: Great modern links in a historic destination
While 19th-century links clubs are the main draw in Scotland, the country's modern golf product is one of the best in the world. Many of these modern courses are set on equally -- if not superior -- coastal settings, and no Scotland golf tour is complete without playing at least one of these modern-day wonders, Brandon Tucker writes.
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By Brandon Tucker
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Taking the Low Road
A cruise along Scotland's Moray Coast reveals rare sights, timeless golf and modest green fees.
Bradley S. Klein
By Bradley S. Klein
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club - hole 12
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4 Min Read
Scotland golf travel: Reasons to venture beyond St. Andrews
The story of St. Andrews is well told. If you venture beyond, however, the destinations may not be as well known as the Old Course, but they are hardly inferior. Brandon Tucker offers up some reasons why you should consider exploring outside St. Andrews for your Scotland golf vacation.
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By Brandon Tucker
Round Trip Feature: St. Andrews
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St. Andrews as a value destination with unlimited golf
St. Andrews is one of the most coveted golf destinations in the world, but it can be enjoyed on a budget, too. Brandon Tucker offers value tips to the Home of Golf.
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By Brandon Tucker
Murcar might just be the best Scottish links courses you've probably never heard of. (Murcar Links Golf Club)
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Should You Join A Club For Your Scotland Golf Vacations?
The Scotland golf scene is well-documented as being one of the best in the world. So why not take up international membership at one of its clubs?
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By Tim Gavrich
Fairmont St. Andrews
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Great Scotland! The best luxury golf hotels the country has to offer
When you want everything on site -- hotel-owned golf courses, multiple dining options, spa, pool and more -- there are only a handful of resorts to choose from in Scotland.
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By Brandon Tucker
Old Course at St. Andrews - hole 18
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5 Min Read
Ranking Scotland's best links golf destinations
St. Andrews is the first choice for Americans planning a golf trip overseas. Many golfers believe it's the only choice. Hardly.
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By Jason Scott Deegan
Kilspindie Golf Club - hole 8
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3 Min Read
Reader asks: Golf in Scotland under $100?
A Golf Channel Morning Drive viewer asked Matt Ginella on Twitter if there was any good golf in Scotland under $100. Brandon Tucker chimes in with some advice for links golf bargain hunters.
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By Brandon Tucker
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club - hole 12
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4 Min Read
Scotland golf travel: Reasons to venture beyond St. Andrews
The story of St. Andrews is well told. If you venture beyond, however, the destinations may not be as well known as the Old Course, but they are hardly inferior. Brandon Tucker offers up some reasons why you should consider exploring outside St. Andrews for your Scotland golf vacation.
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By Brandon Tucker
Muirfield - hole 9
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5 Min Read
Punch shots: Scotland's Top 5 courses
When it comes to ranking the best links in Scotland, there are so many choices that variety is inevitable. Brandon Tucker and Jason Scott Deegan square off to the settle the argument.
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By Jason Scott Deegan
Ginella’s tips to get on the Old Course
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4 Min Read
How to play the Old Course at St. Andrews
The Old Course is open to the public on most days, and it costs about the same as a round at any PGA Tour venue open to the public. Here's how to get a tee time.
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By Brandon Tucker
Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Whinny Brae - hole 6
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3 Min Read
Five travel tips for planning your Scotland golf vacation
A lot of pressure can come with planning a Scotland golf vacation, especially if its your once-in-a-lifetime trip to the home of golf. And to complicate things, usually each person in your group has their own wish list. But there are a few things you should agree on when it comes to your links vacation, and Brandon Tucker offers five tips to help steer you in the right direction.
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By Brandon Tucker
Kingsbarns Golf Links
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3 Min Read
Something old, something new: Scotland's best old and modern golf combos
Read enough glossy literature on golf in Scotland and you might be led to believe all the top courses here were founded during the Stone Age. But many new designs are being built. So on your next trip, consider including a few newbies located near the historic clubs for a taste of old and new Scotland.
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By Brandon Tucker
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
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5 Min Read
Nearly 400 years in the making, golf in the Highlands of Scotland continues to thrive
Golfing roots in the Highlands of Scotland are just about as deep as anywhere. Towns, no matter how small, seem to have a local place to play, especially those along the sea. The allure of the Highlands is much different than the more urban golf pockets of Scotland like East Lothian or St. Andrews. Pleasant, rural drives between storybook villages, a national forest, scenic beaches and a most relaxing vibe lure groups to the Highlands. Brandon Tucker has more.
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By Brandon Tucker
Royal Dornoch Golf Club
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Golf Odyssey September 2018
The September 2018 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
By Golf Odyssey
Trump Turnberry Resort - Ailsa golf course - hole 4 tee
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1 Min Read
Golf Odyssey November 2017
The November 2017 issue of GOLF ODYSSEY has been published and can be accessed here.
By Golf Odyssey
Durness GC: #6
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Golf Odyssey September 2016
The September 2016 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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Pete Dye GC: #10
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Golf Odyssey May 2016
The May 2016 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
By Golf Odyssey
Trump International Golf Links Scotland
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Golf Odyssey September 2012
The September 2012 issue of Golf Odyssey has been published and can be accessed here.
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