Kwoodfield 84 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hello, Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip. In this order I will play St Andrew - new course St. Andrews - old course Kingsbarn Nairn golf club Carnoustie Western Gailes Royal Troon Gleneagles Prestwick Turnberry Besides golf what else should I do over there for the people who have gone. Any hidden gems? “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've Got to believe.†Jack Nicklaus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. 82 3,873 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I'm sure you'll find a pub or two to reminisce on your golf. Enjoy your spoils! 2 G400 Driver XR 4 Fairway 16.5° Fli-Hi Utility Iron - 21° G Series 5-9 irons SM7 46°, 50°, 54° & 58° Ghost Spider S putter Nexus Laser Rangefinder Garmin Approach S20 GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 5,788 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 In St Andrews, leave the golf tourists behind and have a pint (or more) at the Whey Pat west of the old city gate in South Street, or at the Cross Keys in Market Street. The Whey Pat had a selection of hand-pumped cask ales when I was there a few years ago. Have a nice curry at Jahangir in South Street. In the morning before you play, get a bacon roll at Munch, inside the City Gate in South Street, to take with you for a lunch/snack. In Prestwick, have a pint at the Red Lion pub, where the plans for the very first Open Championship were hatched. Somewhere along the way, be sure to at least try haggis, black pudding, and kippers for breakfast. Most of all, have a great time! 2 Irons Titleist AP2 714, KBS Tour S, 3 flat Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X 52, 56, and 60 wedges B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 5,788 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hello, Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip. In this order I will play St Andrew - new course St. Andrews - old course Kingsbarn Nairn golf club Carnoustie Western Gailes Royal Troon Gleneagles Prestwick Turnberry I was looking at this, I hope you have a driver! Three rounds around St Andrews, fine, then 3 hours up to Nairn, 3 hours back to Carnoustie. Then its around 2 hours to Western Gailes and Troon, backtracking an hour and a half each way to Gleneagles, before finishing up at Prestwick and Turnberry. Oy!! How many days are you there, and where are you staying? 1 Irons Titleist AP2 714, KBS Tour S, 3 flat Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X 52, 56, and 60 wedges B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djahubes 1,263 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hello, Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip. In this order I will play St Andrew - new course St. Andrews - old course Kingsbarn Nairn golf club Carnoustie Western Gailes Royal Troon Gleneagles Prestwick Turnberry Besides golf what else should I do over there for the people who have gone. Any hidden gems? “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've Got to believe.†Jack Nicklaus Enjoyed the Glenmorangie tour and tasting. My family is from the Northern Highlands. Drove from invergordon to tongue. Awesome drive through the north. Lots of small B and Bs on the way for a pint or two. Loved Royal Dornoch. Worth playing. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev 25,711 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Very envious - enjoy!!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Taylor Made Stealth 10.5 Aldila Ascent Red R flex Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Wilson D7 forged 5-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex Edison Wedges 54 and 59 KBS Tour Graphite 80's EVNRoll ER 5 Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Still on that elusive hunt for a 3 wood that I'm able to hit - I don't know why, I crush the 5 wood and it's really a 4 wood anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossman 6 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 If you are going to do the Royal Troon and Western Gailes area then drive for 30 mins up the A77 and head for Eaglesham and play Bonnyton G.C. It's an Alistair McKenzie Course and you'll see a few Augusta traits. Not long but well worth the trip and probably 50%, at least, cheaper than any of the others you mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy Barbajo 9,641 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 That's a hell of an itinerary!!! Not really a hidden gem, but I really enjoyed North Berwick when I was there. It's a great golf course that's really fun to play. You can take the train from Edinburgh to North Berwick, and from there it's an easy 5 minute walk to the golf course. It's a real seaside links course -- and make sure to splurge on a caddy there. See if you can get John ( I forget his last name) - he's an older dude but an excellent caddy and excellent company. Enjoy!!! 2 What's in the bag: Driver: TSi3 FW Wood: PXG Gen4 2-wood Hybrids: PXG Gen4 18-degree Utility Irons: Staff Model Utilities 18, 21, 24* Irons:; PXG 0211; Pro Combo; FTX Combo;'99 Apex Plus; '99 Apex blades; 2010 VIP irons; VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; Wedges: RTZ ZipCore: Riviera 52-56-60 Putter: Newport Special Select; Willamette, BB8; Buckingham; MATI Monto Ball: Tour B X; Z-STAR XV; Triad Stat Tracker/GPS Watch: Follow @golfspybarbajo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garush34 1 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 When in St Andrews, go to the Jigger and the Dunvagen, lots of cool pictures in there to have a look at. Playing Gleneagles myself at the start of September, really looking forward to it. 1 WITBTitleist 913 D3 Grafalloy blue 2013 stiff shaftTitleist 910F 15 degree Diamana Kai'li 75 mid stiff shaftTaylormade burner rescue 17 degree stiff shaft Cobra Fly-Z Plus 4-PW KBS Tour Stiff Taylormade Tour Preferred 52/9 KBS Tour-V 125Callaway mack daddy 2 54/14s KBS tour-v 110Callaway mack daddy 2 58/10s KBS tour-v 110Rife 460 Tour Blade/Odyssey White Ice No. 7Handicap - 18.1Home club - www.stboswellsgolfclub.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatlandsanta 16 Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Kwoodfield, When do you leave on this epic trip? I've played about half the courses you listed - you will undoubtedly enjoy them all, for different reasons. While in St. Andrews, if you have time to add Crail that is worth a visit. And the patio outside the Jigger, leaning up against the wall along 17 of the Old Course, is a once in a lifetime experience. You almost have to pinch yourself that you are there. Dinner at Forgan's in town is a must. Go with an open mind. The deep fried haggis balls with a dram of scotch are incredibly good. I would be curious to hear what some of your takeaways are from the trip, once complete. I am now planning another trip in 2020 to St. Andrews and Carnoustie, but will also include Cruden Bay and Royal Dornoch. So many great places to choose from. Stick to ScotRail, if you can, as opposed to renting a car. Santa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 34,034 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Hello, Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip. In this order I will play St Andrew - new course St. Andrews - old course Kingsbarn Nairn golf club Carnoustie Western Gailes Royal Troon Gleneagles Prestwick Turnberry Besides golf what else should I do over there for the people who have gone. Any hidden gems? “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've Got to believe.†Jack Nicklaus So how did it go? Would love to see some pics and here some stories. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy TSi1 Aldila Ascent 40G shaft TSi2 18 FW with GD AD IZ 6 Shaft TSi1 20 and 23 degree hybrids Aldila Ascent Shafts R T300 5-P Tensei R flex shaft 1/4 long SM8 48F/54/58 D Grinds Tyne 4 ProV1X Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwoodfield 84 Posted September 18, 2018 Author Share Posted September 18, 2018 Hey everyone I have returned. I will post a long write up soon. Needless to say it was an amazing trip! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfriday101 1,162 Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 Royal Dornoch. If you are going north to play Nairn, you should keep going up the coast another 45 minutes and play the best course on the planet. Cruden Bay is tops on the fun-o-meter and can be played on route north from St. Andrews. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryM 5 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Hi ALFRIDAY101 I live in Fife scotland only 12 miles from St Andrews. Born in London moved up 5 years ago, wife's family here, not necessarily for the golf but an added bonus. Some Courses you may want to look at : although there are many more.... Royal Dornach 9.9/10 wonderful course..... Trump International Aberdeen 9.5/10 (3-4 years) Mussleburgh - arguably the old course in Scotland? 9.5/10 Castle Course (St Andrews) 9/10 Dukes Course (St Andrews) 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitnhunt 21 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 One of my favorite courses in the world is in the small town of Stonehaven, just a little north of St. Andrews. 14 of the 18 holes are on a cliff looking over the ocean. The other 4 "inland" holes are accessed by walking under a train bridge that looks like it came from a Harry Potter movie. Not long but certainly not easy, quite hilly, and the wind can certainly be a factor. A small cemetery and chapel ruins are just off the 18th green. The first green is on a small peninsula that sticks out over the ocean, and the second tee shot is back over onto the "mainland". The first hole as a grass bunker in the fairway they call "Hitler's bunker", as it's a WWII bomb crater where the bomb missed the town and hit the course. As much charm as you could ask for, a real Scottish cliffside course experience, and the people are so small-town friendly it hurts. 40 pounds to play it, and 45 pounds for a day pass. Wonderful experience all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrass 61 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 On 8/10/2018 at 11:47 AM, Kwoodfield said: Hello, Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip. In this order I will play St Andrew - new course St. Andrews - old course Kingsbarn Nairn golf club Carnoustie Western Gailes Royal Troon Gleneagles Prestwick Turnberry Besides golf what else should I do over there for the people who have gone. Any hidden gems? “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've Got to believe.†Jack Nicklaus Got to go to St. Andrews. Played on all three courses. The Old, New and Castle. Had the best time of my life playing on courses that have so much history. You would love playing any of the three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaDawg 1,760 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I have played most of the courses he listed and have to say that Gleneagles was the hardest for me. Maybe it was the wind blowing 30+ mph, rain and cold too, but that's golf in Scotland. Driver: Stealth Plus - 10.5*, Oban Kiyoshi Purple O4Flex-65 Grams Purred 3 Wood: SIM - 15*, Graphite Design Tour AD DJ5 Stiff Hybrid: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Irons: 7 - PW T100S, 4 -6 T200 all with Nippon NS Pro 880 AMC Chrome Stiff Irons: 4 - PW King Forged Tec with Aerotech Steelfiber I95 Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 8 - 50*, 56*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Ball: Pro V1 or Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patpott 14 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 2/4/2019 at 6:49 AM, JerryM said: Hi ALFRIDAY101 I live in Fife scotland only 12 miles from St Andrews. Born in London moved up 5 years ago, wife's family here, not necessarily for the golf but an added bonus. Some Courses you may want to look at : although there are many more.... Royal Dornach 9.9/10 wonderful course..... Trump International Aberdeen 9.5/10 (3-4 years) Mussleburgh - arguably the old course in Scotland? 9.5/10 Castle Course (St Andrews) 9/10 Dukes Course (St Andrews) 9/10 Jerry, Is it feasible to get from Edingurgh and play Carnoustie, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Trump International, Castle Stuart, and Royal Dornoch without renting a car? I notice that the Scottish rail/bus system goes to locations that are very near the course. I'm just not sure whether taking clubs/luggage on the bus/trains is a huge pain in the bum. Your thoughts? Thanks, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy187 17 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 4 hours ago, Patpott said: Jerry, Is it feasible to get from Edingurgh and play Carnoustie, Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Trump International, Castle Stuart, and Royal Dornoch without renting a car? I notice that the Scottish rail/bus system goes to locations that are very near the course. I'm just not sure whether taking clubs/luggage on the bus/trains is a huge pain in the bum. Your thoughts? Thanks, Pat Pat this will help... I live in st andrews... and use this website for getting around men's opens in scotland https://scottishgolfbytrain.co.uk/ hope this helps Brett (Putt-Putt) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy187 17 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 8/10/2018 at 4:47 PM, Kwoodfield said: Hello, Getting ready to go do a bucket list trip. In this order I will play St Andrew - new course St. Andrews - old course Kingsbarn Nairn golf club Carnoustie Western Gailes Royal Troon Gleneagles Prestwick Turnberry Besides golf what else should I do over there for the people who have gone. Any hidden gems? “Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've Got to believe.†Jack Nicklaus Royal Aberdeen (Aberdeen City) Brora (Aberdeen(ish)) North Berwick (Edinburgh(ish)) Scotscraig (Fife) Elie (Fife) Lundin Links (Fife) Letham Grange (Angus) Craighead @ Crail (Its wayyyy better than Balcomie...)(Fife) Panmure (Angus) The Rosemount @ Blairgowrie (Angus) Btw... You are probably going to play the Centenary course @ Gleneagles (which was ryder cup course).... The Kings & The Queens courses are better!... Just saying. There is a whole heap more brother but they were the ones that are most prominent in my wee head. Kind Regards Brett (Putt-Putt) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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