Your Bucket List Scotland Golf Trip Starts Here!

Scotland gave birth to the modern game of golf, perhaps as early as the 15th century, and consequently it is affectionately known as the “Home of Golf.” Remove the historical context though, and the moniker is still appropriate, as golf courses are more intricately woven into the fabric of the country than in any other place earth. Visiting golfers will sense the history tied to the game’s origins, but will also be inspired by the game’s widespread appeal across a nation of golf enthusiasts.

The Old Tom – Historic Scotland

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High Spirits – Northern Scotland

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This tasteful route around Scotland’s north coast circles the country’s mountainous Highlands terrain while weaving through the world’s primary Scotch-producing region. The itinerary showcases the most scenic courses Scotland has to offer, including the towering dunes of Aberdeenshire’s best links along with perennial World top 10 contender Royal Dornoch. An epitome of idyllic Scotland, this trip is always a client favorite.

Fresh Ayr – Ayrshire and Kintyre

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The most concentrated collection of Open venues is actually in Scotland’s southwest, including the championship’s first host Prestwick, as well as its most sumptuous, Turnberry. We recommend spending several days experiencing the history of Ayrshire before journeying to the somewhat remote peninsula of Kintyre, where a magical golfing adventure awaits.

Home Games – The Home of Golf

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Scotland’s crown golfing jewel, St. Andrews, is affectionately called the Home of Golf to honor its ties to the origins of the game. The town is actually home to Scotland’s oldest university but it is its famous golf courses that have shaped its identity. Of course, history is integral to the experience. However, recent modern developments like Kingsbarns and Dunbarnie have elevated the St. Andrews area to new heights.

Walks of Fife – The Kingdom of Fife

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The Kingdom of Fife is home to St. Andrews, the Home of Golf, but it is more than a one trick pony. The area’s North Sea shoreline is littered with some of the world’s oldest golf clubs and, in fact, you can fill just about any length itinerary with courses that have been around for more than 100 years. Above all else, history is integral to the Scottish golfing experience and Fife stands alone when it comes to showcasing the game’s past.

Honourable Intentions – The Lothians

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Less than an hour east of Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh lies some of the country’s most historic and beautiful golfing real estate, highlighted by Muirfield and North Berwick. This trip is ideal for those looking to see the fascinating city of Edinburgh AND play some of Scotland’s best and most famous links.

The Cloud 9 Golf & Travel Story

Our company was founded on a deep-rooted love of golf and travel. Founders Jonathan Alden and Nash Kassam were avid travelers and die-hard golfers long before they were travel industry professionals and so at Cloud 9, planning and organizing world-class golf trips isn’t a job, it’s a passion. Quite honestly, we feel fortunate to get to do it and we hope that our relentless enthusiasm for what we do will serve as an asset to clients as we work tirelessly to ensure each trip meets or exceeds expectations.

Our only mission is to put together the best golf trips possible. We have traveled extensively within each destination we service and we strive to promote golf courses and hotels based on their merit alone and nothing else. If we suggest a certain itinerary or recommend changes to a trip, it is solely for the purpose of improving our clients experience because happy clients are our only measure of success. If you share our passion for golf or travel, we would love the opportunity to help turn you golf trip dreams into reality.