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I'll admit it I'm bamboozled.
I've started to look at options for next year's Summer golf trip and although we normally head South, for climate reasons, I'm going to suggest we head North next year and sample some coures in Scotland but when I look into various options/destinations/courses I end up with a reet old long list and am struggling to formulate a plan of any sorts.
Aware of the number of courses and that I could book countless trips taking into account the quality of the courses and destinations on offer - Do we head for Ayrshire, Perthshire, Clyde Coast, Aviemore, Gullane area, even further North.....?
Also know it's all very subjective but I'd like to think there's got to be a best area to head to.
Few things to consider:
We're based in the Midlands so to the most Southern part of Scotland we're looking at around 6 hours so to far North might be out of the question.
Usually look to find a base (golf hotel perhaps) with at least a sprinkling of bars in the vicinity (nothing too lively required) and play 4 or 5 courses in the area. Travel 40-50 mins or so max each day. But if the trip has to be split then not the end of the world.
Although it would be briliiant to be playing your Gleneagles, Carnoustie, St Andrews and the like, we'd probably be just as enthused about playing a set of Hidden gems. Or if we could play one 'steeped in history' course complemented with a selection of lesser known, non-championshiop courses that would be ideal.
Obviously some Links courses need to be experienced, why else visit Scotland, but it's fine to include some parkland/inland courses into the itinerary too.
I usually use £40-£50 as the benchmark for a green fee on our trips to keep the costs at a reasonable level, but if we one or two went above that it'd be acceptable I reckon.
And if that wasn't enough, worth pointing out we have a mixed age range (30 up to 75) and ability range (4 handicap to 26 handicap) so some gentler courses (but hopefully scenic) in the mix would be nice.
So give it to me straight - given that briefest of briefs, where should I be concentrating my search guys and gals?
And apologies for yet another "Where in Scotland" thread, but your guidance will be treasured, I promise.
Thanks very much...
I'll admit it I'm bamboozled.
I've started to look at options for next year's Summer golf trip and although we normally head South, for climate reasons, I'm going to suggest we head North next year and sample some coures in Scotland but when I look into various options/destinations/courses I end up with a reet old long list and am struggling to formulate a plan of any sorts.
Aware of the number of courses and that I could book countless trips taking into account the quality of the courses and destinations on offer - Do we head for Ayrshire, Perthshire, Clyde Coast, Aviemore, Gullane area, even further North.....?
Also know it's all very subjective but I'd like to think there's got to be a best area to head to.
Few things to consider:
We're based in the Midlands so to the most Southern part of Scotland we're looking at around 6 hours so to far North might be out of the question.
Usually look to find a base (golf hotel perhaps) with at least a sprinkling of bars in the vicinity (nothing too lively required) and play 4 or 5 courses in the area. Travel 40-50 mins or so max each day. But if the trip has to be split then not the end of the world.
Although it would be briliiant to be playing your Gleneagles, Carnoustie, St Andrews and the like, we'd probably be just as enthused about playing a set of Hidden gems. Or if we could play one 'steeped in history' course complemented with a selection of lesser known, non-championshiop courses that would be ideal.
Obviously some Links courses need to be experienced, why else visit Scotland, but it's fine to include some parkland/inland courses into the itinerary too.
I usually use £40-£50 as the benchmark for a green fee on our trips to keep the costs at a reasonable level, but if we one or two went above that it'd be acceptable I reckon.
And if that wasn't enough, worth pointing out we have a mixed age range (30 up to 75) and ability range (4 handicap to 26 handicap) so some gentler courses (but hopefully scenic) in the mix would be nice.
So give it to me straight - given that briefest of briefs, where should I be concentrating my search guys and gals?
And apologies for yet another "Where in Scotland" thread, but your guidance will be treasured, I promise.
Thanks very much...
