Top Golf Resorts

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, the Scottish regions of Ayrshire, Dumfries and Galloway could be the perfect place to take a golfing break.

Just north of the border, there are more than 30 courses for you to choose from depending on your interests, skills and ability.

If you’re up for the challenge of two championship courses, Turnberry in Ayrshire is a great place to begin your golfing holiday. Boasting scenic coastal views of Aisla Craig, the Irish Sea and the Isle of Arran, Turnberry offers you the choice of two championship courses - Aisla and Kintyre. Read the rest of this entry »

Finding holidays to keep everyone happy is never easy but one Scottish resort is certainly trying.

The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews combines some of the best golf breaks in the country with a luxurious spa. When it comes to relaxation, you’ll probably have trouble deciding between the many spa hotels Scotland has to offer.

But if you want to spend a weekend at a spa with other activities on offer too, then the Old Course Hotel is the ideal place. Its Kohler Waters Spa has the distinction of being the first one in the luxury chain to be located outside of the US.

Whether you want an entire weekend of pampering, a day or even just a couple of hours, the spa at the hotel will be able to cater for you. A wide range of treatments, massages and therapies are on offer for both men and women so you can relax and unwind in opulent surroundings. Read the rest of this entry »

Surrounded by rolling hills and wide open spaces, the Scottish Borders are the perfect place to go if you want to relax.

However, if your personal brand of relaxation also includes playing a round or two of golf, then you could not find a better location.

The Scottish Borders boasts more than 20 courses, allowing you to take your pick from championship greens and famous fairways located in picturesque scenery.

If you want to play golf in Scotland, there are a couple of courses in the area that you should not miss. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are looking for a relaxing golfing break then the Turnberry Resort in south-west Scotland is the place to go. Although there are hundreds of golf resorts in Scotland to choose from, few have such a rich and varied history of the sport as Turnberry.

Boasting three courses to challenge you regardless of your golfing ability, you are sure to enjoy the scenery surrounding the course just as much as the green itself. Read the rest of this entry »

Ayrshire features many outstanding golf courses, including two Open Championship venues. In recent years, the area has seen an escalation in golf tourism because of the nearness of Glasgow Prestwick Airport and the provision of an increased number of direct air connection. Turnberry The Westin Turnberry Resort, Turnberry, Ayrshire, Scotland KA26 9LT offers two 18-hole Championship Links courses along with the 9-hole Arran “Academy” Course. Ailsa Course This par 70 course has hosted 3 Open Championships.

At over 7,200 yards from the back tees, it provides a stern test for even the best players. From the outset, if offers little respite, with the wind blowing off the sea for the first 3 holes. Holes 4 to 11 provide glorious coastal views. The 9th is the “signature” hole, with the renowned lighthouse as a backdrop to a disconcerting drive across the corner of the bay. On turning for home, players need to maintain control and good course management skills as cunningly contoured fairways and undulating greens can deceive the unwary. 2009 summer (May-October) green fees were £170 for residents of the resort and £210 for non-residents. Read the rest of this entry »

The historic medieval Scottish town of St Andrews enjoys worldwide fame as the home of golf - and those on a luxury holiday there will find that the destination does not disappoint!

Golf has been played on the Old Course since 1400 AD and the area is steeped in tradition and culture.
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Even novice duffers who occasionally confuse their nine irons with pitching wedges get glassy-eyed when people speak of Scotland. Scotland is recognized as the birthplace of golf and every club-swinger on the planet longs for the opportunity to play its famous courses. It’s been that way since the days when woods were really wood (shaft and all) and it will continue as equipment and strategy continue to become more technologically advanced. The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is one of the game’s most famed institutions and is recognized everywhere as a living part of golf’s history.

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