Golfing Trips in Scotland

This is just a brief article that recommends golf courses in Scotland. It also advises on the best areas to stay in if you want to play on some of the most prestigious golf courses in the world.

It's no secret that the great game was started in Scotland, and hundreds of years later it remains affectionately known as 'The Home of Golf', despite the emergence of golf in the US.

One of the wonders of golf is the ability to play on the same courses as the professionals and boyhood heroes. After all, it's extremely rare you will be given the chance to play football at Wembley. However, the beauty of golf is you can have the chance to play St Andrews or Gleneagles, and it can easily be arranged, provided you have the finance to do so.

All golfers from around the world should strive to visit Scotland to experience golf as it began, to really sample a true links golf test. The British may think that two hours is a long drive, but, realistically for people from outside the UK, this would be nothing if it was a drive for a round at St Andrews. The smallish size of Scotland means you can book accommodation in one location and commute to the course of your choice. Or, simply book numerous accommodations that are close to your chosen courses.

However, it would cost a lot in green fees alone to play all of the famous courses in Scotland. Amongst the most famous courses are: St Andrews, Turnberry, Gleneagles, Muirfield, Royal Troon, Carnoustie and Royal Aberdeen to name a few. Of course it could be debated and argued about which courses missed off that list deserve a mention because there are that many. All of these courses can demand a fee over ?00 depending on the time of year you play.

However, there are many courses which are just as cheap, less well known and offer value for money. Throw in the friendliness and heartwarming welcome and it really is an enjoyable experience. It would be unfair to name individual courses that aren't so famous, and it also depends on the type of course that you want to play. Links, Parkland and Heathland are all in Scotland depending on your desired golf.

If you wanted to play all the famous courses as mentioned, you would probably be best booking two separate accommodations. For Troon and Turnberry you would be best finding accommodation on the west coast, with both courses ideally located near Glasgow Prestwick Airport. For the others, a stay near Dundee or Perth would be recommended, as it is about halfway from the most southerly course of those remaining, Muirfield, and roughly half way to the most northern, Royal Aberdeen. This would mean a maximum two hours drive either way, providing the traffic is clear.

As for other, less well known courses to play, just put in the relevant research and you will not be disappointed. Preparation is the key to enjoying your stay in Scotland, and that includes waterproofs being packed!