St Andrews Core | Northern, Southern & Western Championship Extensions
The Home of Golf Championship Collection is based in St Andrews, the world's most renowned golfing destination, with optional championship extensions across Scotland's iconic links corridors.
Guests begin in historic St Andrews, the birthplace of golf, then may continue north to Aberdeenshire's coastline, south to East Lothian's historic championship coastline, or west to Ayrshire's renowned Open Championship venues.
Every trip features efficient routing, architecturally significant courses, and private-member level service.
All itineraries are custom-designed for groups of 4–20 golfers, with flawless coordination of golf, accommodation, transport, and dining.
15+
Championship Courses
4
Regional Bases
4–6 Nights | Championship Base
Base: St Andrews. Travel time between courses is typically 15 to 30 minutes.
Natural Evolution
The most famous golf course in the world, the Old Course is the spiritual home of golf with over 600 years of history and championship pedigree.
Kyle Phillips
Modern championship links with stunning coastal views, Kingsbarns combines strategic design with breathtaking scenery along the Fife coastline.
Allan Robertson / Old Tom Morris
Known as "Carnasty" for its brutal challenge, this Open Championship venue demands precision and strategic course management throughout.
Clive Clark
Scotland's newest championship links offers modern design excellence with panoramic views across the Firth of Forth.
These hotels offer walkable Old Course access, resort-style amenities, boutique atmosphere, and strong private dining capacity.
Iconic position overlooking the 17th Road Hole
Historic hotel with direct Old Course views
Resort-style luxury with spa and dining
7 Nights | 6 Rounds
4 Nights – St Andrews Core
3 Nights – North OR South Direction
The itinerary includes a single transfer and follows a linear route.
10 Nights | 8 Rounds | Built-In Rest Day
The itinerary progresses north in a linear fashion.
Nights 1–6 – St Andrews & Fife
4–5 championship rounds
1 built-in rest day (St Andrews town, practice, or leisure)
Transfer north
Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
Nights 7–10 – Aberdeenshire Coast
3 championship rounds
Departure: Aberdeen Airport
Martin Hawtree
A dramatic modern links carved through towering Aberdeenshire dunes, offering a spectacular and challenging championship test along the North Sea coastline.
Martin Hawtree
A second championship links at the Trump estate, providing additional variety and course options for extended Aberdeenshire stays.
Robert Simpson / Archie Simpson
One of Scotland's oldest clubs, Royal Aberdeen presents a classic links test with natural terrain, deep rough, and a demanding front nine running along the North Sea.
Old Tom Morris / Tom Simpson
A hidden gem of Scottish links golf, Cruden Bay winds through dramatic dunes with blind shots, natural contours, and an unforgettable sense of place.
Estate luxury with championship golf access
Five-star country house with refined service
Historic estate with golf course and grounds
All hotels offer group capacity, private dining, easy routing to courses, and elevated service standards.
10 Nights | 8 Rounds | Built-In Rest Day
The itinerary progresses south in a linear fashion.
Nights 1–6 – St Andrews & Fife
4–5 championship rounds
1 rest day
Transfer south
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes
Nights 7–10 – East Lothian
3 championship rounds
Departure: Edinburgh Airport
Old Tom Morris / Harry Colt
Home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield is widely regarded as one of the fairest and most demanding Open Championship tests in the world.
David Strath / Ben Sayers
One of the most characterful links in Scotland, North Berwick has influenced golf course design worldwide with its quirky features and stunning coastal setting.
Willie Park Jr. / James Braid
Gullane No.1 is a classic Scottish links with panoramic views across the Firth of Forth, offering a stern test of golf in a spectacular setting.
Tom Doak
A modern masterpiece by Tom Doak, The Renaissance Club has quickly established itself as one of Scotland's finest links and a regular Scottish Open venue.
Edwardian elegance beside Muirfield
Coastal luxury with championship access
Private estate with exclusive atmosphere
These hotels offer coastal positioning, private estate feel, strong dining capacity, and short transfers (10–20 minutes).
10 Nights | 8 Rounds | Built-In Rest Day
The itinerary progresses west in a linear fashion.
Nights 1–6 – St Andrews & Fife
4–5 championship rounds
1 built-in rest day (St Andrews town, practice, or leisure)
Transfer west
Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours
Nights 7–10 – Ayrshire Coast
3 championship rounds
Departure: Glasgow Airport
Charles Hunter / James Braid
One of Scotland's most revered Open Championship venues, Royal Troon features the iconic Postage Stamp hole and a demanding links test along the Ayrshire coast.
Mackenzie Ross / Martin Ebert
A legendary Open Championship venue with dramatic coastal scenery, the Ailsa Course at Turnberry offers breathtaking views and world-class championship golf.
Old Tom Morris
The birthplace of The Open Championship, Prestwick is a historic links with quirky blind shots, deep bunkers, and authentic Scottish golf character dating to 1851.
Willie Park Jr. / Fred Hawtree
A classic Ayrshire links with natural routing through dunes, Western Gailes offers a pure links experience with minimal blind shots and stunning coastal views.
Kyle Phillips
A modern championship links designed by Kyle Phillips, Dundonald combines strategic design with spectacular views across the Firth of Clyde and Arran.
Iconic resort overlooking the Ailsa Course
Historic hotel with Royal Troon access
Five-star castle hotel with estate grounds
All Scotland journeys are privately operated. We manage Old Course access strategy, private club introductions, secured tee times, caddie coordination, and championship presentation evenings.
Pre-Arrival Management
We coordinate every element of the journey.
Seamless Transfers
Routing is designed to be geographically efficient.
Scottish Culinary Excellence
Dining schedules are planned to complement competitive play.
Beyond the Course
For accompanying guests, we coordinate cultural and leisure experiences.
Scotland's temperate maritime climate offers authentic links golf conditions year-round, with peak season running May through September.
Scotland enjoys a temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters, offering authentic links golf conditions year-round.
May through September offers the warmest temperatures (13–18°C) and longest daylight hours, ideal for extended championship play.
April–May and September–October provide excellent playing conditions with fewer crowds and authentic Scottish golf weather.
Scottish weather is famously changeable — be prepared for wind, rain, and sunshine in a single round, adding to the authentic links experience.
Peak Season
May – June
Long daylight hours, ideal conditions
Autumn Peak
August – September
Warm, settled, excellent value
Shoulder Season
April & October
Quieter courses, authentic conditions
Choose the format that best suits your group's ambitions and schedule.
A focused championship experience in St Andrews.
4 Nights St Andrews Core + 3 Nights Directional Extension (North, South, or West).
6 Nights St Andrews Core + 4 Nights Directional Extension. A rest day is included.
Tell us your travel dates, group size (4–20 guests), preferred format, and regional preference. We will create your private luxury golf itinerary.