Solo trip to Scotland, info and opinions

[Toad]

Not much on offer in Perth but can host you at either of my clubs if the dates match up.

 

[Owen_Thomas_14]

Depending on dates I'd be happy to host something at my place ☺

 

[Liverbirdie]

What has become popular in recent years is multi-day competitions, sometimes taking in some great courses (or open qualifier courses, with the final being at a prestigious or an open course venue).

Check this out, for a list of them, although note that on some, say only 64 of the top 120 get to play at the top course, the other 56 may play a lesser course. Any help in picking, we'll all help:-

http://www.golfempire.co.uk/features/feature-golf-competitions.htm

Going on the quality of the courses, and the dates you have mentioned, I'd recommend the Southport classic, Wirral Classic and the Ayrshire kinks cup as very good looking ones. Make sure they still have spaces, also.

 

[Wayman]

Get it done if I had some spare time then I would do it

 

[mcbroon]

the Ayrshire kinks cup

Oh aye...? Might be interested in that one

 

[makaveli]

Don't forget about the West Coast if its within distance

I would love to go there as well, I also have a friend in Ayr that I can meet! Do you play there?

 

[makaveli]

I did that last year, when I was up playing in the Strathtyrum, I was there at 2.30am. It paid off, as I got a teetime at around 12

if you do queue, once they open up at about 6.30am, they will give you a tee time and then you can go away until that time.

Thsi is exactly what I would like to do! this is valid every day but Sunday right?

 

[makaveli]

What has become popular in recent years is multi-day competitions, sometimes taking in some great courses (or open qualifier courses, with the final being at a prestigious or an open course venue).

Check this out, for a list of them, although note that on some, say only 64 of the top 120 get to play at the top course, the other 56 may play a lesser course. Any help in picking, we'll all help:-

http://www.golfempire.co.uk/features/feature-golf-competitions.htm

Going on the quality of the courses, and the dates you have mentioned, I'd recommend the Southport classic, Wirral Classic and the Ayrshire kinks cup as very good looking ones. Make sure they still have spaces, also.

Great suggestion, thanks!!

 

[Farneyman]

I would love to go there as well, I also have a friend in Ayr that I can meet! Do you play there?

Yeah. Prestwick St. Nicholas
https://www.prestwickstnicholas.com/

I'm off work now until 16th Aug so of it's after that it would need to be a weekend or early evening. Keep me posted of the dates once you decide and take it from there. :thup:

 

[makaveli]

Yeah. Prestwick St. Nicholas
https://www.prestwickstnicholas.com/

I'm off work now until 16th Aug so of it's after that it would need to be a weekend or early evening. Keep me posted of the dates once you decide and take it from there. :thup:

Perfect thank you!!

 

[louise_a]

Thsi is exactly what I would like to do! this is valid every day but Sunday right?

Not sure about that, it was a Wednesday when I did it.

 

[makaveli]

Yeah. Prestwick St. Nicholas
https://www.prestwickstnicholas.com/

I'm off work now until 16th Aug so of it's after that it would need to be a weekend or early evening. Keep me posted of the dates once you decide and take it from there. :thup:

I am thinking about a potential itinerary: if I can spend a couple of days in Ayrshire and Farneyman is so kind to play with me at St. Nicholas, is there somebody here I can join to play other courses nearby in the area?

 

[Foxholer]

Which perth course are you referring to?

None there all terrible, Blairgowrie and Alyth now there some cracking courses about there

Doh! Got my terms slightly wrong! Should have stated 'Perthshire' as opposed to simply 'Perth'!

Blairgowrie (either 18 hole course. Rosemount is the 'main' one but Landsdowne also nice.) or Gleneagles (Kings or Queens are both great - if expensive; not played PGA).

 

[Simbo]

The PGA is a good course aswell, the old course also do a 48 hour ballot aswell,

 

[makaveli]

Hey guys,

I am considering various options and itineraries and I must say it is not easy!

I am also considering throwing in a one day-36 holes at Machrihanish/Machrihanish Dunes but it's hard to fit

Also, I already played Crail Balcomie and I loved it, I am thinking about playing the Craighead, do you think it's worth it?

Thank you for all the replies and for being so king to offer me to play at your club
iMak

 

[makaveli]

Dave - A day oot at West Linton sounds just the job...

iMac - When you know your dates, I'm sure we can sort some games out.

Ian

IanG you have a full mailbox, I am trying to PM you but I can't

 

[IanG]

cleared.
Ian