Scotland Golf Course Trips & Packages

The Home of Golf — and the World’s Greatest Courses

Scotland is where golf began. Five centuries of history are embedded in every links, every blind shot, every stone clubhouse and weathered green.

No other destination on earth offers what Scotland does: 16 of Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses packed into a country the size of South Carolina, each one shaped by the wind and the land rather than a designer’s blueprint.

Every golfer who makes the trip to Scotland quickly learns the same thing — once is not enough. It would take more than a decade of vacations to play all the courses that demand to be played, and another decade to play them just one more time. Scotland is, simply, addictive.

Since 1988, Golf International has been building custom Scotland golf trip packages for American golfers who want to do it right. We know these courses, these hotels, these pubs, and these club secretaries by name. That access — built over 35 years — is what we bring to every itinerary we design.

Scotland’s Finest: Courses We Know and Love

Golf International offers access to more than 30 Scottish courses, from the iconic to the hidden. Here are the highlights.

St Andrews — The Pilgrimage Every Golfer Must Make

The Old Course at St Andrews is the most famous golf course on earth. Hosting The Open Championship 30 times — and scheduled again for 2027 — it is the spiritual center of the game. The Valley of Sin, the Road Hole, the Swilcan Bridge: these are not just landmarks, they are golf history you can walk through.

Booking a guaranteed tee time on the Old Course requires expertise and relationships. Golf International offers a St Andrews Old Course Guaranteed Tee Time Package — no ballot, no uncertainty. We also arrange rounds on the New Course, Jubilee Course, and Castle Course for clients who want the full St Andrews experience.

Royal Dornoch — The Hidden Masterpiece

Ranked among the top 10 courses in the world by Golf Digest, Royal Dornoch sits in the Scottish Highlands, remote and uncompromising. It is arguably the finest links course never to have hosted The Open Championship, and for many golfers, it is the highlight of their trip. We pair Dornoch with nearby Brora, Golspie, and Tain (replace Golspie and Tain with Nairn and Castle Stuart) for clients who want a true Highland golf adventure.

Muirfield — The Honourable Company

Home to the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield is widely regarded as the finest examination of golf in Scotland. It is also among the most difficult clubs in the world to access as a visitor. Golf International’s long-standing relationship with the club allows us to arrange play here for our clients — an access that most independent travelers simply cannot secure.

Turnberry (Ailsa Course) — Duel in the Sun

The Ailsa Course at Turnberry, set against the backdrop of Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre, is one of the most visually dramatic golf courses in existence. Four-time Open Championship host. Ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Golfers’ Choice public course rankings for the second consecutive year. A must-play for anyone serious about Scottish golf.

Carnoustie — The Toughest Test in Scotland

Carnoustie is not a course designed to be liked — it is designed to be conquered. Ranked 16th in the world by Golf Digest, it has broken more Open Championships than any other venue. Barry Burn. The 17th. The closing stretch. Carnoustie demands respect, and rewards it.

Kingsbarns — The Modern Classic

Since opening in 2001, Kingsbarns Golf Links near St Andrews has earned its place among Scotland’s elite. Carved from coastal farmland overlooking the North Sea, it combines traditional links character with stunning scenery. Consistently ranked in the top 50 courses in the world.

Castle Stuart (Cabot Highlands) — The New Legend

Golf Digest’s Best New Course of 2009 has grown into one of Scotland’s most talked-about experiences. Perched above the Moray Firth near Inverness, Castle Stuart delivers dramatic elevation changes and panoramic Highland views unlike anything else in Scottish golf.

The Rest of Our Scotland Portfolio

Our Scotland courses also include:

• East Lothian Golf Coast — North Berwick West Links, Gullane No. 1, Cruden Bay
• Fife & St Andrews Area — (add Dumbarnie Links, Lundin Links) The Dukes, Ladybank, Crail Balcomie, Elie, Scotscraig
• Angus & Dundee — Royal Aberdeen, Murcar, Panmure, Monifieth, Montrose
• Gleneagles — The King’s Course, Queen’s Course, and PGA Centenary Course
• Argyll & The Islands — Machrihanish Champioinship, Machrihanish Dunes, Machrie
• The Highlands — Royal Dornoch, Brora, Golspie, Tain, Moray Old Course, Boat of Garten
• Southwest Scotland – Royal Troon, Prestwick Old, Western Gailes, Dundonald

How We Build Your Scotland Golf Package

No two Golf International itineraries are identical. When you contact our New York office, you are speaking directly with a golfer who has played these courses and knows what makes each one extraordinary. We design your trip around:

• Which courses are on your bucket list — including guaranteed Old Course tee times where required
• How much golf you want per day — most clients play 18 holes daily; some want 36
• Where you want to stay — from five-star resort hotels to historic country houses and cozy B&Bs
• Your group size — we operate trips for two golfers to groups of 100
• Your travel style — self-drive, private car, or private deluxe coach with driver/guide

When you land in Scotland, a Golf International staff member — always a fellow golfer — will meet you at the airport, help you collect your rental car, and answer any last-minute questions. That is a service most golf travel companies simply do not offer.

Why Choose Golf International for Scotland

• 35+ years operating Scotland golf tours — we were there before it was fashionable
• Only American company to receive the Icons of Scotland Award from the Scottish Government Tourist Board
• Founding member of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) – take out
• Recognized by VisitScotland as an approved golf travel company
• Featured in Frommer’s Scotland — “Golf International has pioneered golf travel to Scotland, successfully providing clients with access to the most private of Scottish golf clubs”
• Access to private clubs most American visitors cannot book independently — including Muirfield
• 80%+ post-trip evaluation return rate — our clients respond because they want to say it was perfect

When to Go to Scotland

Scotland golf courses are generally open April through October, with the peak season running May through September. For the best combination of long daylight hours, firm fairways, and milder weather, June and early July are ideal. The Old Course at St Andrews operates April through October; green fees run £340 per person in peak season.

If The Open Championship is on your bucket list, Golf International offers hospitality packages for the host venue each year. The 155th Open returns to St Andrews in 2027 — demand for tee times and packages will be exceptional. Contact us now to begin planning.

Start Planning Your Scotland Golf Trip

Tell us your dream courses and we will build the rest. Whether it is a week at St Andrews or a two-week tour from Turnberry to Dornoch, Golf International will design an itinerary that exceeds every expectation.

Request Your Custom Scotland Golf Itinerary

Or call our New York office to speak with a Scotland specialist today.

According to Golf Digest Magazine’s latest ranking of The World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses, tiny Scotland is home to an impressive 16 of the very best. The Scottish courses selected for this honor by Golf Digest’s world-wide Course Ranking Panels are marked with a flag on the following regional listing of Golf International’s recommended Scottish golf courses.

For our St. Andrews Old Course Guaranteed Special Offer Package Click Here.

Click on the course name in the list below for Scottish course details and suggested itineraries: