Planning my 'bucket list' golf trip

**skywaterbanjo** · February 18, 2015

Four of us guys are going to Scotland in October for a boys' golf outing, something I've wanted to do since I took up golf 11 years ago.

I used a fabulous booking agent in Scotland to help us get everything arranged. PM if you want his contact info.

Here's the itinerary:

Saturday	10-Oct	Arrive, Check in Old Course Hotel
Sunday	11-Oct	Kingsbarns	10.30am
Monday	12-Oct	New	12.48pm
Tuesday	13-Oct	Old	12.40pm
Wednesday	14-Oct	Carnoustie	10.30am
Thursday	15-Oct	North Berwick(2 hr from St Andrews)	10.45
		Check in The Roxburghe Edinburgh x 1 night (4*)
Friday	16-Oct	Gleneagles PGA	*11.00am*
		*Check in Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport x 1 nights*
Saturday	17-Oct	Home \\

**Hardballs** · February 18, 2015

The weather can be a bit fierce around October, but who cares man! Sounds like an awesome week!

**skywaterbanjo** · February 21, 2015

I just met someone from Glasgow who said it will either be beautiful or fierce as you say. He said make sure I bring at least 2 pairs of golf shoes so they can dry out. I play a lot of banjo and will be taking that with me, as well, for the pubs at night. Can't wait.

**DaveP043** · February 21, 2015

You'll have a brilliant time, no matter what the weather. I went to Scotland for golf in both 2011 and 2012. If you're interested, I posted a rather lengthy trip report on Tripadvisor:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g1-i15987-k6162102-Trip_report_St_Andrews_and_Dornoch_way_too_long-Golf_Vacations.html

I talked about the golf course, the restaurants, and the pubs. I do remember an Open Mic night at the Criterion, in Market Street, you might have fun there with your banjo.

I second the suggestion for 2 pairs of golf shoes, along with a good umbrella, waterproof jacket and pants, and a waterproof hat.

Feel free to message if you want to pick my brain about anything, I have great memories of Scotland.

Dave

**bkuehn1952** · February 21, 2015

Have a great trip. My trip to Scotland was a dream come true. Check out the "Observation Deck" on the 4th floor of the Old Course Hotel if weather permits. Nice views, especially of players teeing off over the "railroad shed" on the Road Hole.

**skywaterbanjo** · February 22, 2015

Thanks, Dave. I might do that as it gets closer.

Mark

cfempire · February 22, 2015

I've been living in Scotland for years member at St.Andrews,Carnoustie and Panmure Golf Club..home for a few months{Michigan) and down in Miami(South Beach) for a couple of weeks..looking to play..I have a tee time Monday am it's a comp...free bee.. If anyone wants to play out there..I can give you loads of info on Scotland and Golf...And how to go about getting on without the tour companies.. thanks...cf

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