Its a content bonanza right now and I'm here for it. Thanks NLU team for new and unique content. hope everyone has a blast at the Big Randy wedding & hope everyone's kids are doing well!
Visited St Andrews last year. 'Slept' overnight on the bench to get a tee time on the old course in late September despite having a place on the scores 30 seconds away. Got a noon tee time and met some great people. Wouldn't change anything about it.
I planned the first tour of our golfing company to Fife - on a budget, and with a high handicap group. It was just a short one, but we played Eden at St Andrews - absolutely great fun, pedigree course. We also played Kinghorn (which I love!) and Anstruther. Just two and a half day but what an experience. Stayed at the Bank Hotel in Anster, just 10 mins from St Andrews. I can highly recommend you don't just hit the top tier courses in Fife, but take in at least one 'locals' course: Burntisland, Kinghorn, Anstruther (Anster), Aberdour, Pitreavie, Scotscraig, Ladybank etc etc. So many options!
Something that you only touched on a little was timing. Some courses being “closed to tourists play” in certain times would be great to know but also any tips and tricks for seasonal weather. When have you found in the best time to visit a certain region be it for weather or low (off season) travel to get more favorable tee times? Side note the train from London to Edinburgh is one of my favorite experiences. Then the train from Edinburgh up to fife is great. Getting a cab from there is pretty easy but it’s not cheap and most don’t have a ton of space for clubs. Great pod cannot wait for the next one.
I have only been to Scotland once, it was not really a golf trip but more of visiting the country my family came from but I did manage to squeeze in some golf with my parents. Played The Old Course, Jubilee, Panmure, and Peebles Golf Club. Obviously playing The Old Course was a spiritual experience and is a must for anyone going over. Panmure was my favorite we played, it is a magnificent piece of land and was just a joy. We tried to play the New Course but they had a club championship going on the week I was there. I did play my second shot on #2 at The Old Course from a fairway of the New Course haha.
This was so helpful. Literally booked my first flight to Scotland yesterday. Had a general plan but this kinda confirmed everything. Hope for the Old Course but just as excited to play the New and Elie.
Played Dumbarnie and Kingsbarns on my first trip a couple years ago. Both are beautiful with great amenities and we enjoyed them both…the turf is also easier to hit fairway metals off. KB isn’t a great value for the money though….skipping it on next trip.
Going in July as a single staying in east lothian for 4 days then st andrews for 6 days. Planning on doing montrose & arbroath in one day & Fraserburgh another while I try my luck at singles at old. New & jubilee on the list. But going off the beaten path seems like the way to go for me & what I want out of this trip even if a little extra driving a day or two while giving myself plenty of time in st andrews area. Good to hear TC mention Kinghorn that one caught my eye while doing some research.
You won't be disappointed with Fraserburgh. Fantastic 2nd/3rd tier course. Enjoy it! New and Jubilee are also great courses and a great choice to experience St Andrews.
(East Lothian) gullane 1 & 2 (mixed) was used for scottish open when rickie fowler won gullane 2 is half the price of 1 & still exceptional gullane 3 is a short course but a great course to start if you've never played links 1/3 price other 2 kilspindie - short links course -stunning luffness is a private course right next door - use to use it qualifying for the open too short now adays in todays world - an off the rota trying to play is like getting on Augusta - BUT you could be surprised - turn up say your from abroad - and might give you a tee time these 4 courses within 2 miles north berwick west course is probably the best after muirfield to play weather east coast is generally the best/ playing gullane if weather changing you can see from miles away
Yeah I got kilspindie, NB, Glen, gullane 3, Dunbar locked up already. Very excited! Booked north berwick then pretty much planned the whole trip around that. All the courses have been super helpful and great at responding when I have emailed them.
Seems like I’m slightly in the disadvantage as a single because you can’t book any of the st andrews courses in advance more than the day before. Also From what i understand the new way old course does singles is you have to be there in person to use the kiosk 9-5 the day before you want to play as opposed to if you have two or more you can do it remotely. Let me know if anyone had had luck with that this year.
Writing off the west highlands and the islands is a mistake. The west coast north of Glasgow provides a totally different experience. Last trip included a trip to Islay and Campbeltown. Played The Macrie, Machrihanich and Machrihanich Dunes. Great golf, great scenery and great whisky tours.
Writing off the west highlands and the islands is a mistake. The west coast north of Glasgow provides a totally different experience. Last trip included a trip to Islay and Campbeltown. Played The Macrie, Machrihanich and Machrihanich Dunes. Great golf, great scenery and great whisky tours. 1:53:34
If you’ve already done your st Andrews trip you should make the North East your 2nd. Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen, Murcar, Trump Menie Links, Fraserburgh
Hi i love your stuff but this episode has so many bad takes its unreal. Just terrible. I know everyone has their own views but your so off its laughable
Its a content bonanza right now and I'm here for it. Thanks NLU team for new and unique content. hope everyone has a blast at the Big Randy wedding & hope everyone's kids are doing well!
This format would be fantastic for everywhere you've done Tourist Sauce, then work through Strapped...
Visited St Andrews last year. 'Slept' overnight on the bench to get a tee time on the old course in late September despite having a place on the scores 30 seconds away. Got a noon tee time and met some great people. Wouldn't change anything about it.
Loved this, great summary of Fife. Kinghorn is amazing fun TC! You will enjoy. Also shoutout Burnside at Carnoustie, underrated for sure.
I planned the first tour of our golfing company to Fife - on a budget, and with a high handicap group. It was just a short one, but we played Eden at St Andrews - absolutely great fun, pedigree course. We also played Kinghorn (which I love!) and Anstruther. Just two and a half day but what an experience. Stayed at the Bank Hotel in Anster, just 10 mins from St Andrews. I can highly recommend you don't just hit the top tier courses in Fife, but take in at least one 'locals' course: Burntisland, Kinghorn, Anstruther (Anster), Aberdour, Pitreavie, Scotscraig, Ladybank etc etc. So many options!
Some great suggestions …. Kinghorn, Burntisland and Aberdour what a trio😊
Something that you only touched on a little was timing. Some courses being “closed to tourists play” in certain times would be great to know but also any tips and tricks for seasonal weather. When have you found in the best time to visit a certain region be it for weather or low (off season) travel to get more favorable tee times?
Side note the train from London to Edinburgh is one of my favorite experiences. Then the train from Edinburgh up to fife is great. Getting a cab from there is pretty easy but it’s not cheap and most don’t have a ton of space for clubs.
Great pod cannot wait for the next one.
You love Elie so much that you put that drone footage on when speaking about crail
Great insights lads, very useful for our 2026 Scotland trip that is in planning! Hoping East Lothian is next up!!
I have only been to Scotland once, it was not really a golf trip but more of visiting the country my family came from but I did manage to squeeze in some golf with my parents. Played The Old Course, Jubilee, Panmure, and Peebles Golf Club. Obviously playing The Old Course was a spiritual experience and is a must for anyone going over. Panmure was my favorite we played, it is a magnificent piece of land and was just a joy. We tried to play the New Course but they had a club championship going on the week I was there. I did play my second shot on #2 at The Old Course from a fairway of the New Course haha.
This was so helpful. Literally booked my first flight to Scotland yesterday. Had a general plan but this kinda confirmed everything. Hope for the Old Course but just as excited to play the New and Elie.
Going next year and TC just convinced me to add Elie to the agenda. Booked.
The NLU boys would love The Macharie on the Isle of Islay.
With a prospect of getting lairy at the distilleries pre/post round.
I'm all in on the long form content.
This is fantastic, more of this!
Eile looks so awesome
Played Dumbarnie and Kingsbarns on my first trip a couple years ago. Both are beautiful with great amenities and we enjoyed them both…the turf is also easier to hit fairway metals off. KB isn’t a great value for the money though….skipping it on next trip.
Going in July as a single staying in east lothian for 4 days then st andrews for 6 days. Planning on doing montrose & arbroath in one day & Fraserburgh another while I try my luck at singles at old. New & jubilee on the list. But going off the beaten path seems like the way to go for me & what I want out of this trip even if a little extra driving a day or two while giving myself plenty of time in st andrews area. Good to hear TC mention Kinghorn that one caught my eye while doing some research.
You won't be disappointed with Fraserburgh. Fantastic 2nd/3rd tier course. Enjoy it!
New and Jubilee are also great courses and a great choice to experience St Andrews.
(East Lothian)
gullane 1 & 2 (mixed) was used for scottish open when rickie fowler won
gullane 2 is half the price of 1 & still exceptional
gullane 3 is a short course but a great course to start if you've never played links
1/3 price other 2
kilspindie - short links course -stunning
luffness is a private course right next door - use to use it qualifying for the open
too short now adays in todays world - an off the rota
trying to play is like getting on Augusta - BUT you could be surprised - turn up say your from abroad - and might give you a tee time
these 4 courses within 2 miles
north berwick west course is probably the best after muirfield to play
weather east coast is generally the best/ playing gullane if weather changing you can see from miles away
Yeah fraserburgh really catches my eye-trying to avoid diving too deep into pictures/videos to leave from for surprise.
Yeah I got kilspindie, NB, Glen, gullane 3, Dunbar locked up already. Very excited! Booked north berwick then pretty much planned the whole trip around that. All the courses have been super helpful and great at responding when I have emailed them.
Seems like I’m slightly in the disadvantage as a single because you can’t book any of the st andrews courses in advance more than the day before. Also From what i understand the new way old course does singles is you have to be there in person to use the kiosk 9-5 the day before you want to play as opposed to if you have two or more you can do it remotely. Let me know if anyone had had luck with that this year.
First trip to Scotland in May is booked! We got all afternoon tee times, are we gonna get baptized in the wind?
Writing off the west highlands and the islands is a mistake. The west coast north of Glasgow provides a totally different experience. Last trip included a trip to Islay and Campbeltown. Played The Macrie, Machrihanich and Machrihanich Dunes. Great golf, great scenery and great whisky tours.
Writing off the west highlands and the islands is a mistake. The west coast north of Glasgow provides a totally different experience. Last trip included a trip to Islay and Campbeltown. Played The Macrie, Machrihanich and Machrihanich Dunes. Great golf, great scenery and great whisky tours. 1:53:34
Ru is a member at a club in St. Andrews and lives in Scotland and he has only played the Old 12 times? None of us have any chance lol
If you’ve already done your st Andrews trip you should make the North East your 2nd.
Cruden Bay, Royal Aberdeen, Murcar, Trump Menie Links, Fraserburgh
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I can offer a local "fixer" service. Tips and even arrangements made for restaurants and bars etc. Let me know
Great pod. Soly please learn how to pronounce Edinburgh hahaha. Edin-bruh
Where do I even start with how much is wrong this is
Agree. You have 2 Americans and a guy with a huge Cruden Bay/North East bias.
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Hi i love your stuff but this episode has so many bad takes its unreal. Just terrible. I know everyone has their own views but your so off its laughable