Travel Bites: Panmure Golf Club, Scotland
Often overlooked in favour of nearby Carnoustie Golf Links, the Panmure Golf Club is not to be missed on a trip to the Angus region of Scotland. The club was founded in 1845, making it […]
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World’s Largest Golf Library To Be Created In St Andrews
Golf bibliophiles can rejoice. The world’s largest library of golf books is set to be created in St Andrews, Scotland. The key contribution to get it started comes courtesy of Alastair Johnston, for which the […]
2019 Solheim Cup Draws Record Crowds
The results are in and to little surprise for anyone who followed coverage of the competition, the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles Resort was a resounding success. VisitScotland reported on Monday that over the week […]
TeeTalk Podcast: Episode 13 – Featuring TJ Rule, Golf Away Tours
This week of the Flagstick.com TeeTalk Podcast Scott returns from Northern Ireland and gives some details on his travels, the boys talk about the surprising PGA TOUR win by Max Homa, and touch on slow […]
Scotland Paying Extra Attention to Female Golf Travelers
With studies showing golf participation by women at about 24% with numbers hitting as much as 35% in some nations, Scotland is taking steps to grow the number of women visiting there to enjoy a […]
Construction of Dumbarnie Links Near St Andrews, Scotland Ahead of Schedule
Golfers looking to visit the hallowed golfing grounds of Fife, Scotland will have yet another option within two years. The construction of Dumbarnie Links, located near Leven, is ahead of schedule thanks to warm temperatures […]
Golf Travel: Carnoustie Golf Links Open New Clubhouse
Open Championship venue, Carnoustie Golf Links, has officially opened its state-of-the-art new clubhouse which they say will provide a world-class visitor experience to match Carnoustie’s reputation as one of the finest links courses in the […]
The Open Will Return To St Andrews For 2021
12 February 2018, St Andrews, Scotland: History will be made once again at the home of golf in 2021 when The 150th Open is played at St Andrews from 11-18 July. Marking a true celebration of golf’s original […]
Scotland: Historic Gleneagles Completes Queen’s Course Reno
Gleneagles has completed an 18-month renovation programme – including the installation of innovative drainage technology inspired by the heart’s response to atmospheric pressure – to take the iconic Queen’s Course back to its design roots. […]
Lifestyle Look: Scotch Whisky Fan? Prepare To Be Overwhelmed
Golf and Scotch Whisky seem to go hand and hand. On a cool Fall day (or just about any day in Scotland) a wee dram of the good stuff goes a long way to warming […]
Talking Golf Travel With T.J. Rule Of Golf Away Tours (Video)
Anybody who has planned a golf trip knows that it can be a complicated process. When you’re spending your hard-earned money, and maybe travelling to a place for a one-in-a-lifetime experience, you want to get it […]
Kingsbarns Golf Links
In honour of the Dunhill Links Championship being played this week I thought I would post this video from Kingsbarns Golf Links, one of the host courses. This was from a sunny but frosty visit […]
Changes For Ailsa Course at Turnberry Revealed
Since Donald Trump swallowed up the iconic (Trump) Turnberry Resort in Scotland last summer we’ve heard whispers about the proposed changes he planned to make on his new Ayrshire property. Most notable has been the discussion […]
The Emergence of Scotland’s Next Golf Destination
by Ru Macdonald, 2013 Golf Scotland Young Person of the Year It’s been fascinating to watch the growth of Scottish golf tourism around the modern developments of Kingsbarns, Castle Stuart, Trump International and The Renaissance Club. […]
Golf In Scotland – Family Style
“When I have kids I’m going to bring them here.” It was day two of our summer vacation and our daughter, Ailsa, was in love. With Scotland. My wife and I had been yearning to make […]
A Dozen Great 19th Holes
One must admit that the ceremony of the post round beverage is a long and popular tradition. While it’s not a must to play golf, relaxing with your golf partners after a day on the links (and […]
5 Star Luxury Awaits In St. Andrews
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND — As managing director of a new and unique accommodation designed specifically for American golfers visiting the game’s storied Scottish birthplace — appropriately named “St Andrews Golf House” — Eddie Papczun said he […]
Scotland’s First Minister Supports “Home of Golf” Celebrations
The St. Andrews Golf Festival, golf’s first-ever organised celebration, will take place between March 28-April 1st in this historic town where golf has been played for over 600 years. The creative Festival, which hopes to attract international […]
The Ultimate Golf Playground? A Visit To Gullane Golf Club
As a golfer, have you ever dreamed of a place where golf is integral in each and every day and where the land is resplendent with one fabulous golf hole after another? Of a place […]