Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
With the attention focused on nearby Royal Troon, Barassie flies under the radar
Essential Scottish Golf Trip Rain Gear
Did you know that March and April have the lowest number of days with rainfall in Scotland? The temperatures are lower during those months, but I think they’re the best time to visit. One key to enjoying a visit, no matter what time of year, is having the correct golf trip rain gear. WATERPROOF RAINSUIT […]
A Scottish Golf Trip: Golf by Train
By Hal Phillips Rail Tips Greater Edinburgh, Dundee, St. Andrews and Aberdeen are densely populated and closely located, so commuter train service between them is frequent. Reservations can be made up to three months in advance, but seats rarely sell out; you can purchase tickets at the station or on board. Be sure to map out […]
The Top 25 Golf Islands in the World
Okay, we’ll admit it. This is an audacious list. Indeed, it would be fair of you to ask, how can we possibly rate and rank the islands of the world according to their golf appeal? How can we possibly compare Amelia to Australia, Hainan to Hilton Head, Pawleys to Puerto Rico?
Balcomie Links, Crail Golfing Society
A short drive from St. Andrews is the World’s seventh oldest golf club, with two courses, one by Old Tom Morris, the other—a century younger—by Gil Hanse
The Old Course: A Golf Billionaire
The Open Championship returns to a course that’s seen more golf than any other—way more
Where to Travel in Scotland for the Best Golf?
During the past few years I have conducted an informal survey of American golfers making their first visits to Scotland. It consists of one question: “Which course have you enjoyed the most?”
Scottish Golf Gluttony: 198 Holes in Seven Days
George Peper goes on a Scottish golf marathon with his son Scott and his friend
The Eden Course at St. Andrews
Overshadowed by the other courses in town, this St. Andrews sleeper provides one of Scotland’s most enjoyable rounds
Two Scottish Treasures: Golf and Whisky
Scotland gave the world two sublimely intoxicating gifts—and with some care and planning, they can be enjoyed simultaneously
