If you’re a golfer, I want you to take a golf trip to Ireland. Full stop. Whether you plan it yourself with my Ireland Golf Adventure Guide or use the services of a tour operator, that’s up to you. Just take the trip. You won’t regret it.
Below is an incredible promotional video from North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland. I dare you to watch it and then not plan a golf trip to Ireland. Impossible.
The print version of the combined Ireland & Scotland Golf Adventure Guides (2018 edition) is now available.
Ireland & Scotland Golf Adventure Guide
A combined 76 pages, the printed version contains both the 2018 Ireland Golf Adventure Guide and Scotland Golf Adventure Guide in one compact, spiral-bound package.
Flip it over for the Ireland Golf Adventure Guide.
The digital versions of the guides (included when you purchase the printed version, by the way) are full color inside — the printed guide is black & white inside.
You get the best of both worlds when you spring for the printed guides.
A lovely printed document containing both Ireland and Scotland guides for easy, quick reference in addition to full access to the digital PDF versions for quick online access to golf course and accommodation websites (and more) via the hyperlinks throughout.
If you’ve already purchased a digital PDF version of either the Ireland or Scotland Golf Adventure Guide, log into the Customer Download Center to purchase the print version (includes both guides!) for only $20.
The 2018 editions of the Ireland Golf Adventure Guide and Scotland Golf Adventure Guide are now available.
The details for every golf course and accommodation — along with everything else in the guides — are carefully scrutinized and updated. Here’s an example of updates to the Scotland Golf Adventure Guide:
All new purchases will receive the updated 2018 editions.
Customers who purchased a previous PDF version of the guide can download a free update to this latest edition. This is just one of the many advantages of purchasing one of my guides.
Updated information includes, but is not limited to:
If you buy a travel guidebook that was printed sometime last year, or you already own one, I can guarantee that a good portion of the information in it is out of date and/or incorrect.
By publishing my guides digitally, I can easily deliver you the latest — and most correct — information. And, even after you’ve made a purchase because you get free updates you’ll always have access to accurate information when you plan your next trip.
The hardest part of planning a golf trip to Scotland is often just getting started. Which region in Scotland? Which courses should we play? How long of a trip? Where to stay? So many decisions. Help!
Western Gailes Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland
Want a quick and easy way to kick start the trip-planning process? And save money to boot? Read on.
To get over the trip-planning hump, simply sign up for the 2018 Links Golf Cup in Ayrshire. Beginning at Western Gailes on Monday September 3rd, this Individual Stableford event for amateur golfers then moves on to Gailes Links and Kilmarnock (Barassie), before culminating with the final round at Dundonald Links (venue for the 2017 Scottish Open and Ladies Scottish Open) on Friday September 7th. Four fantastic links courses (see map below) over five days.
While barely lifting a finger, you’ll have your first four rounds locked and loaded, get help finding a great place to stay (if you want to avail yourself of discounted B&B rates), and culminate the week with a presentation dinner (3 courses with wine).
The cost is only 345 GBP (about $460 USD), which includes the four rounds of golf, presentation dinner on Friday, and a welcome drinks gathering on Monday evening. If you booked the tee times yourself, the green fees alone would be 410 GBP. Add in another 40 GBP value for the dinner (my estimate) and you’re looking at a total value of 450 GBP (about $600). That’s a great deal!
If you want to extend your trip — before or after the event — use the Scotland Golf Adventure Guide (from yours truly) to plan the ultimate Scotland golf trip. Or not. The main thing I want to encourage you to do is get out of your comfort zone and make that golf trip to Scotland happen. I think the Links Golf Cup Ayrshire could be just the ticket.
To find out more about the 2018 Links Golf Cup Ayrshire and to enter go to www.linksgolfcup.co.uk or email andy@hybridgolf.co.uk.
There is room for 108 golfers and they have sold out all previous events. Players come from all over Scotland, the UK and beyond — Germany, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, and America. What a great way to meet fellow golf enthusiasts, make new friends, and enjoy some friendly competition.
We Film Golf will be at the event all week and they film the golfers best and worst bits and show them at the dinner with commentary.
Alongside the individual Stableford competition, there is also a Team Competition (players on their own are put in teams) and a Par 3 Challenge at 8 selected par 3s over the week.
The amazing Dundonald Links in Ayrshire, Scotland
On the rest day (Wednesday) golfers have the option to play more golf at one of the local courses (even Turnberry, old Prestwick, etc), to go sightseeing, to book a whiskey tour, etc.
The Links Golf Cup organizers work with some local accommodation providers to give competitors discounts if they want it. Current options include:
Further accommodation options can be found in the Scotland Golf Adventure Guide.
For detailed information and to sign up for the 2018 Links Golf Cup Ayrshire go to www.linksgolfcup.co.uk or email andy@hybridgolf.co.uk.
Graylyn Loomis drives the North Coast 500 for LINKS Magazine. Read the article online:
The North Coast 500 is Scotland’s answer to Route 66, the new scenic route showcasing the fairy-tale castles, beaches and ruins. Of course, Graylyn’s angle is to cover the golf opportunities that await along the way. Enjoy the ride!
Spectacular links land and dunes. Check. Flattering, low sunlight. Check. Talented drone pilot and video editor. Check.
Enniscrone Golf Club has always been one of my favorite courses in Ireland. After watching this video, I think you’ll see why! Add in Carne Golf Links and Co. Sligo Golf Club and you have the beginnings of a great Ireland Golf Adventure itinerary. Enjoy.
The folks at VisitScotland recently announced their 2016 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards winners during the inaugural Scottish Golf Tourism Week in St Andrews.
The voting was done by “Scottish golfers throughout the country” from May thru August of 2016. Sounds like one of Donald Trump’s unscientific polls, so I would just keep that in mind. Still, the category winners look reasonable. Award winners for 2016 include:
Scotland’s Best Golf Experience — Kingsbarns Golf Links
The Best Value For Money (£50 – £100)— Dundonald Links
The Best Value For Money (Over £100)— Royal Dornoch Golf Club
The Best Golf Course (Under £50)— Boat of Garten Golf Course
The Best Golf Course (£50-£100)— Blairgowrie, Rosemount Course
The Best Golf Course (Over £100)— Carnoustie, Championship Course
The Best Small Hotel (20 Rooms Or Less)— Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus
The Best Hotel (21 to 50 Rooms)— The Ugadale Hotel, Machrihanish
The Best Large Hotel (50 Rooms Or More)— Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
The print version of the combined Ireland & Scotland Golf Adventure Guides (2017 edition) is now available.
Ireland & Scotland Golf Adventure Guide
A combined 76 pages, the printed version contains both the Ireland Golf Adventure Guide and Scotland Golf Adventure Guide in one compact, spiral-bound package.
Flip it over for the Ireland Golf Adventure Guide.
The digital versions of the guides (included when you purchase the printed version, by the way) are full color inside — the printed guide is black & white inside.
You get the best of both worlds when you spring for the printed guides.
A lovely printed document containing both Ireland and Scotland guides for easy, quick reference in addition to full access to the digital PDF versions for quick online access to golf course and accommodation websites (and more) via the hyperlinks throughout.
If you’ve already purchased a digital PDF version of either the Ireland or Scotland Golf Adventure Guide, log into the Customer Download Center to purchase the print version (includes both guides!) for only $20.
It’s not all about the Guinness anymore. The craft beer scene in Ireland is exploding … and might be getting out of control!
The 2017 editions of the Ireland Golf Adventure Guide and Scotland Golf Adventure Guide are now available.
The details for every golf course and accommodation — along with everything else in the guides — are carefully scrutinized and updated. Here’s an example of updates to the Scotland Golf Adventure Guide:
All new purchases will receive the updated 2017 editions.
Customers who purchased a previous PDF version of the guide can download a free update to this latest edition. This is just one of the many advantages of purchasing one of my guides.
Updated information includes, but is not limited to:
If you buy a travel guide book that was printed sometime last year, or you already own one, I can guarantee that a good portion of the information in it is out of date and/or incorrect.
By publishing my guides digitally, I can easily deliver you the latest — and most correct — information. And, even after you’ve made a purchase, because you get free updates you’ll always have access to accurate information when you plan your next trip.