Solo trip to Scotland, info and opinions

[makaveli]

Hello guys, I may have a week off between August and September, I have asked my usual friends to join but they are all at work, so I was thinking going alone and playing with random people of even organizing games with some of you guys from the forum.

What do you think, would that be worth it? logistically and economically speaking it would me more expensive than sharing fixed expenses (car, hotel...) but maybe it would end up being a great trip!

Thanks for the answers
iMak

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Go for it! I'm sure the Scottish lads will look after you :thup:

 

[Canary_Yellow]

Do it!

I dream of such a trip.

 

[makaveli]

Thanks for the support guys!!

 

[Capella]

Absolutely. I haven't gone to Scotland yet (well, not to play golf, anyway, I travelled there a few times in the past), but did trips like this to England twice and it was a lot of fun both times. I played a few courses on my own (which I don't mind, I kind of like playing on my own), but also hooked up with some forum members and of course also just random people I met on the course and it was always a fantastic experience.

 

[mcbroon]

Depending on when you're here, and where you want to go, I'm sure we could rustle up a few games for you, maybe even a wee forum meet...?

 

[makaveli]

Some of you guys are members in some courses around Edi? I was thinking about playing links but I can consider some parkland gems even though in Italy we have basically only parklands. I have already played some usual suspects (Carnoustie, Dornoch, Kingsbarns, Castle Stuart, Lundin, Leven, Dunbar), but I am missing a lot of others! Also PM if you like

I was also thinking about going on the Old Course at 3am to try to get a spot, even if I don't get one I think the stories from the people you meet during the night on the 1st tee hoping for a tee time are priceless!

 

[stevek1969]

Depending on dates could possibly host you at mine.

 

[IanG]

Depending on when you're here, and where you want to go, I'm sure we could rustle up a few games for you, maybe even a wee forum meet...?

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

 

[Deleted member 18645]

Each of my trips to Scotland have been solo ones - just plan your routes, hotels, courses intended etc. Just be prepared to tee off early to get ahead of any roll-ups, contact the clubs beforehand etc. And definitely do a 4am at the Old Course. I've got some friends all over the world I met doing that and wound up playing with.

The best trip I did included five rounds at St.Andrews, Carnoustie Burnside, Machrahanish, Mach Dunes, Turnberry Kintyre and Southerness. 10 rounds in 5 days - entire cost including hotels, green fees, food and fuel was under £1,000.

 

[makaveli]

Each of my trips to Scotland have been solo ones - just plan your routes, hotels, courses intended etc. Just be prepared to tee off early to get ahead of any roll-ups, contact the clubs beforehand etc. And definitely do a 4am at the Old Course. I've got some friends all over the world I met doing that and wound up playing with.

The best trip I did included five rounds at St.Andrews, Carnoustie Burnside, Machrahanish, Mach Dunes, Turnberry Kintyre and Southerness. 10 rounds in 5 days - entire cost including hotels, green fees, food and fuel was under £1,000.

Wow! Will ask you for some suggestions then if I may!

 

[IanM]

If you go to St Andrews, you can talk to the starter and they allow single players to join 3 balls... (see the St Andrews links website for details of this and the daily ballot)

Kingsbarns website is very helpful on adding single players to games and you can do this online... (£240 a round though)

Otherwise, I am sure the Scottish Lads will look after you with games.... sort out your plan , add it on here, folk will help for sure!

Good luck! ....and one day we will all turn up in Milano for a game! Great city... been there to visit Monza and La Scala but never golf!

 

[makaveli]

If you go to St Andrews, you can talk to the starter and they allow single players to join 3 balls... (see the St Andrews links website for details of this and the daily ballot)

Kingsbarns website is very helpful on adding single players to games and you can do this online... (£240 a round though)

Otherwise, I am sure the Scottish Lads will look after you with games.... sort out your plan , add it on here, folk will help for sure!

Good luck! ....and one day we will all turn up in Milano for a game! Great city... been there to visit Monza and La Scala but never golf!

Thanks for the reply Ian! Regarding St. Andrews you have to arrive very early in the morning right? Already played Kingsbarns once, pricey but worth it (kinda had a light artificial feeling though). Milan is a great city but just ok for golf, there are better Italian courses nearby

 

[mcbroon]

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

Indeed Ian. Long overdue, too.

I'm about to move hoose - 500yds closer to the course :thup: - but once that's out of the way, I'll be happy to host a mob at WL (even if it's a mob of one).

These dates could tie in nicely.

 

[Foxholer]

St Andrews Links Ticket is something worth considering if you wish to concentrate (3 consecutive days) on St Andrews venues. You can even play 2 rounds a day if you wish!

Gullane also has an abundance of fine courses very close. Gullane 2 and 3 makes a great, and not over-tiring, day's golf and, imo, is way better value than a single round on #1. Likewise, Craigielaw and Kilspindie.

For inland courses, there are some fine ones in Perth!

I really enjoyed playing Como and Mennagio (particularly and wonderful scenery!) courses when I was over there some years ago.

I'm sure you will enjoy wherever you play, even if the weather is 'challengingly Scottish'!

 

[makaveli]

Which perth course are you referring to?

 

[stevek1969]

Which perth course are you referring to?

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

 

[Farneyman]

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

 

[williamalex1]

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

Or if you'd rather slum it in Lanarkshire you'll be made welcome.:thup:

 

[louise_a]

I was also thinking about going on the Old Course at 3am to try to get a spot, even if I don't get one I think the stories from the people you meet during the night on the 1st tee hoping for a tee time are priceless!

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.