Golf

Scotland, revisited: In the footsteps of Open champions
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Scotland, revisited: In the footsteps of Open champions

The historic venues of Prestwick, Trump Turnberry and Royal Troon PRESTWICK, AYRSHIRE, Scotland — On the Firth of Clyde on the western Scotland mainland, in the region called Ayrshire, separated by a mere 25 miles, are three golf courses that are linked, intrinsically and historically, to the United Kingdom’s most important golf tournament, the Open…

Scotland, revisited: A podcast
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Scotland, revisited: A podcast

With award-winning Ru Macdonald Ru Macdonald, an award-winning expert on Scottish golf travel, interviews the blog host about our recent trip to Scotland, courtesy of VisitScotland. Courses covered include North Berwick Golf Club, Royal Troon, Prestwick, Trump Turnberry, Balcomie Links, Elie Links and Kingsbarns.

Scotland revisited: Rob Perry’s wonderful slideshow
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Scotland revisited: Rob Perry’s wonderful slideshow

Featuring Prestwick, North Berwick, Kingsbarns, The Machrihanish Golf Club and Balcomie Links Professional golf photographer Rob Perry of Bellevue, Wash., part of the foursome that visited Scotland in September, thanks to VisitScotland, has put together a wonderful slideshow of some of the courses we played.

Scotland, revisted: Where all roads lead home, to golf
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Scotland, revisted: Where all roads lead home, to golf

In a place with courses that are spectacular, historic and fun, North Berwick GC is special EDINBURGH, Scotland — The flights have been long, but now you are here. You collect your golf clubs, find the rental van, remember that in the United Kingdom they drive on the left side of the road and plug…

Scotland, day ten: North Berwick GC, thanks for the memories
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Scotland, day ten: North Berwick GC, thanks for the memories

A grand (if bittersweet) finale as our trip ends at an historic, highly regarded course that delivers memorable holes, memorable beauty and memorable hospitality NORTH BERWICK, EAST LOTHIAN, Scotland — Martyn Huish, the head PGA professional at North Berwick Golf Club (West Links), is 47 and was born here, in this town in East Lothian, …

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