2016 Scotland – Links Golf Trail

Trump Turnberry Resort

Playing golf in Scotland is as traditional as roast dinner on Sundays!  Play links golf in Scotland and you’ll get all the trimmings too!!

The 2016 British Open presented an epic duel with Henrik Stenson prevailing over Phil Mickelson – showcasing the fantastic challenge of Royal Troon.  With ever changing wind conditions, strategy demands on each tee, deep pot bunkers and the most cultured of golfing patrons, Royal Troon delivered a tournament and Champion to remember.

2016 British Open Classic – Stenson v Mickelson

You too can follow in the footsteps of Stenson, Mickelson and McIlory with stay & play packages at The Marine Hotel – overlooking the famous Troon links.   The Ayrshire coast is truly unique, with an endless line of links courses including Glasgow Gailes, Dundonald, Western Gailes, Kilmarnock Barassie and Old Prestwick.  Just a short drive away is the recently redesigned Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry.  Best access is at Prestwick Airport (10 minutes) or Glasgow International Airport which allows for a straight forward 45-minute drive to Troon.  Scotts Restaurant is recommended locally in Troon for a light snack, post round pint or sit down dinner.

Golf View Hotel Nairn

In the North, Castle Stuart played host to the 2016 Scottish Open won by Alex Noren.  Best visitor rates at Castle Stuart include 2 round packages to be played within 5 days.  Golfers visiting the ever popular Golf View Hotel in Nairn receive a FREE evening dinner until October 2016. Flight access is Inverness or Aberdeen Airports serviced by British Airways and Easyjet.

MacLeod House Aberdeen (Trump Scotland)

For those travelling to Nairn and Castle Stuart from Aberdeen Airport, the commute is 1 hour.  You can of course “top or tail” your trip to include play at the impressive Trump Scotland and 2014 Scottish Open venue Royal Aberdeen.  MacLeod House is Trump’s golfing lodge in Aberdeen, with 5-star service and best rates for Stay & Play on Trump Scotland.

Fairmont St Andrews – Atrium Restaurant

St Andrews is well renowned as the Home of Golf.   Fairmont St Andrews now offers attractive packages within Unlimited Golf.  Play on St Andrews’ famous Old Course is restricted for the remainder of 2016 to a daily ballot or draw, with a 30-70% chance of success each day depending on the season.    The Fairmont Unlimited Golf package provides excellent flexibility with guaranteed play each day on Kittocks and Torrance and the option to enter the ballot to play St Andrews Old Course.   Access to St Andrews is from Edinburgh Airport (75 minutes) with attractive rates on car rental or transfers with AscotGolf.com.  PGA Professionals receive FREE Hotel & Board for every 7 golfers.

North Berwick Golf Links

Further south near Edinburgh, the twin seaside towns of Gullane and North Berwick offer intensive links golfing visits, with Stay & Play packages at MacDonald Marine Hotel. Golfers booking with Ascot Golf for October 2016 receive 2 FREE evening dinners per stay.  Upgrade your package with play on the exclusive Muirfield links subject to availability for your travel dates. A Handicap limit of 18 applies for Muirfield and visitor tee-timees are restricted to week-days.

Whatever your preference for Golf in Scotland, link up with Ascot Golf and start plotting your trip to play the very best in golf!