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Kingsbarns - An Amazing Scottish Coastal Links

August 14, 2024

Our third round of this Scotland golf trip was at Kingsbarns, located just 10 minutes south of St. Andrews. Compared to other courses in the area, Kingsbarns is an infant, having opened its doors in its current form in 2000. Here is our review of what a few have called the “Pebble Beach” of Scotland.

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A Very Windy Round at Dumbarnie Links in Scotland

July 31, 2024

Our second round of this Scotland golf trip was at Dumbarnie Links. Located about 25 minutes south of St. Andrews, Dumbarnie is one of the newest additions to the area and has fast become a favorite among golf tourists. Below is a review of our experience.

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A Round at the Old Course at St. Andrews

July 24, 2024

The highlight of Andrew’s recent trip to Scotland was being able to play the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland, considered to be the home of golf. Spoiler alert, it was even more amazing than he could have ever imagined. Read on to find out what it was like to play possibly the most sought after course in the world.

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Tee Time for Improvement! Our Honest Review of Golf Lessons at Walt Disney World Golf

August 4, 2023

After 25 years of playing golf without any instruction outside of high school level coaching, Andrew had never had a lesson. In order to reach the next step and become a better golfer, he felt it was time to spend some time with an instructor. Find out why we chose to go with golf instruction at Walt Disney World Golf…

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In Things to Do Tags Golf, Walt Disney World
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Gullane No. 1 Golf Course: Our Honest Review of Scotland's Hilliest Links!

December 21, 2022

Our final round on what was an amazing Scotland golf adventure was at Gullane #1. This was our only round on the east coast of Scotland and by far the hilliest. Host to multiple golf championships and great views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh, Gullane 1 was a lot of fun, challenging, but fair…

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In Things to Do, Travel Tags Golf, Scotland
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Our Stay at The George Hotel: Edinburgh City Center Review (Perfect for Exploring Scotland!)

December 14, 2022

Andrew and his brother stayed at theInterContinental Edinburgh George Hotel for the second half of their golf trip to Scotland. Here is our review of the hotel and restaurant located in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland…

InterContinental Edinburgh The George has been welcoming hotel guests since 1881. The hotel occupies five listed Georgian townhouses on George Street, built in 1775 as homes for Edinburgh’s most prosperous citizens. The hotel is an ideal base from which to explore the city, shop, and dine at Edinburgh’s best restaurants. The hotel boasts elegant interiors, 8 meeting rooms, an equipped gym, the Printing Press Bar & Kitchen, and Burr & Co., their quirky coffee shop with a devoted local following.

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In Resorts & Hotels Tags Scotland, Golf, International Travel
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Turnberry Ailsa: Our Review of Scotland's Most Stunning Open Championship Golf Course!

December 7, 2022

The third course on our Scotland Golf Trip was Turnberry Ailsa, home to four Open Championships won by some of the biggest names in history. Below is our review of quite possibly the most stunning golf course we have ever played and why it is ranked #10 on Golf Digest’s Top 100 courses in the world…

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In Resorts & Hotels, Things to Do, Travel Tags Scotland, Golf
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Western Gailes Golf Club Review: Playing Scotland's Toughest Links Course!

November 23, 2022

Andrew and Chris were lucky enough to play Western Gailes Golf Club during their recent trip to Scotland. By course rating, Western Gailes rates as one of the toughest in Scotland (which we can attest to). Here is a recap of our round, the course, and overall thoughts…

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