Playing the game in Scotland is a spiritual experience for many golfers. This is where it all began. It's a landscape that gave birth to a sport that has been transported around the planet, with millions of evangelical devotees carrying its message worldwide.
That said, despite the amazing locations that you can experience across the globe, there is nothing like the original thing, it's the purest and best, and that's what continues to make Scottish golf truly special.
If you are someone looking to make a pilgrimage to this heartland for the first time, are a returning visitor, or maybe even someone who has the privilege of living there with the desire to explore different corners of the nation, then we are excited to reveal some rather extraordinary trips that can be booked right now.
Our travel partners Golfbreaks offer all manner of packages and destinations, including the ultimate bucket list venues to those magical gems that you perhaps hadn't considered before.
Looking at their current offers, we have some pretty unforgettable breaks for you to choose from, all of which would deliver an experience that you will remember fondly.
Explore Scotland's Golf Coast
(Craigielaw)
You will likely be aware of East Lothian, which is just along the coastline from the remarkable capital city of Edinburgh. Known as Scotland's Golf Coast - for very good reason - the concentration of high quality courses in a single area is truly astonishing to witness.
And this could be your chance to see what the hype is all about.
Basing yourself at Craigielaw Lodge, you could play the eponymous layout itself, alongside other nearby jewels like Kilspindie and Gullane No. 3. This package starts from just £299pp.
However, that isn't your only option. Why not stay in the iconic Marine Hotel that overlooks the legendary West Links at North Berwick, where you can tick off such courses as Gullane No. 2, Dunbar and Longniddry, all from £859pp for two nights and three rounds.
Stay in The Old Course Hotel
(Crail)
St Andrews is synonymous with the game of golf. You can't think of one without the other. There is nowhere else quite like this town and here is your chance to understand why.
You can stay in the imposing Old Course Hotel - gazing out across the famous links itself - and embrace luxury hospitality before venturing out to play the likes of Lundin, Crail Balcomie and the revered New Course at St Andrews.
Packages start from £529pp - and you certainly won't regret becoming acquainted with the Auld Grey Toun.
Discover The Best of Golf in Fife
(Kingsbarns)
Remaining in the Kingdom of Fife, you will quickly realise that there is far more to this eastern segment of Scotland than just St Andrews.
The Old Manor Hotel is positioned on the Firth of Firth, looking out across Lundin Links, and this could be your base for a dream adventure, where you play the likes of Scotscraig, the Jubilee, and the simply spectacular Kingsbarns Golf Links, which is a glorious sight when it stages the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship each year.
It could all be yours - encompassing three nights and four wonderful rounds of golf - for £1,445pp.
The Majestic Dundonald Links
(Dundonald Links)
Heading across to Ayrshire, you'll appreciate that the west coast has just as much to offer as the east. We reckon - based on personal experience - that Dundonald Links is the perfect spot from which you can journey around and see exactly why this part of Scotland means so much to golfers.
From £539, you can stay and play two rounds at Dundonald - which has staged the Scottish Open, the Women's Scottish Open, and Open Final Qualifying - with more expensive packages including visits to nearby Gailes Links, Kilmarnock Barassie and Irvine Bogside.
This is Ayrshire golf at its best!
Experience Golf in The Borders
(Cardrona)
We love links golf, but if you would prefer a different vibe from the seaside, then the tranquillity of the Borders has much to offer.
One of the most positively recommended venues on Golfbreaks, Cardrona is a fabulous hotel with a tremendous course to match, that you can experience all from just £159pp.
But there is more. The Roxburghe is widely considered to be among the best inland designs in Scotland, and you could see for yourself as part of a package that is available for £395pp for one night and two rounds of golf.
Dramatic Spey Valley in Scottish Highlands
(Spey Valley)
Finally, we are taking you north into the Highlands, where the air is fresh and reinvigorating. This is a wonder of the world and the thrilling Spey Valley course is a suitable way of sampling this stunning environment.
The Cairngorms are your backdrop - and it's a place with history too as five-time major champion Brooks Koepka won here back in his early Challenge Tour days.
Presenting exceptional value for money, one night, dinner, bed & breakfast (and two rounds!) will cost you just £195pp. It surely doesn't get much better than that!
Golf in Scotland is soulful - it's a feast for the senses and the spirit, whether you are a first-timer or returning visitor. Any of these breaks would be a suitable introduction or a fitting moment to make your way back.
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