Category: Scotland
News
Scottie Scheffler Wins the Open Championship! But Who Paved the Way?
Scottie Scheffler took the crown at the 2025 Open Championship, finishing with an incredible 17 under par. Hosted at the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Scotland, a par-71, 36-hole course, Scheffler completed the 4-round tournament in just 267 strokes. This win now puts him only one major away from being the next name on the […]
Aberdeenshire
The Best Golf Courses in Scotland
St. Andrews – Old Course Par: 72 | Designed By: Old Tom Morris | Length: 6,670yd St. Andrews is widely recognised as the “Home of Golf” where the game has been played for over six centuries on the prestigious layout of the Old Course, which has evolved over time on a natural terrain. The Swilcan […]
Algarve
Grab your Friends for an Unforgettable Group Golfing Holiday
Imagine this, you’re on the tee box in the sunshine with your friends, you sink a 30-footer to win the round right in front of them and then you’re on to the clubhouse to relive the moment, have a drink and share the joy! At Golf Escapes, we specialise in providing outstanding group golf holidays […]
Europe
16 of the Best Spa and Golf Breaks UK
The UK is kind of a big deal when it comes to golf vacations. Did you know that? OK, maybe you did, but were you aware that many of these golf courses also pair themselves with spas? That’s right, the spa treatments that these resorts offer are just as incredible as the golf courses. Plus, […]
Belgium
17 Incredible Places for a Golf Holiday
The New Year has only just begun, leaving you plenty of time to start planning your holidays for the remainder of it. Instead of just laying on the beach in the Caribbean, why not plan your holiday around one of your favourite past times; golf. Pair some sporty excursions with some of these stunning destinations […]
Courses
7 Courses for your Golf Bucket List
This week’s blog is a guide to seven courses for your golf bucket list. These seven golf courses are known for their unique layout and the incredible challenge that they offer, making them must-play golf courses for any serious player. Many of these golf courses are widely considered to be amongst some of the most […]
Courses
Best Golf Courses in the UK
This week’s blog is a guide to nine great golf courses situated within the UK that you should consider taking a trip to. The weather is slowly but surely starting to warm up, the days are longer, and summer is fast approaching. If you are not planning on taking a golf escape abroad and even […]
Aberdeenshire
15 of the Most Famous Golf Courses around the World
Well known course designer, Pete Dye, once said, “Golf is not a fair game, so why build a course fair?” This has sort of become a signature, a trademark attribute of every good golf course out there – the challenge, the notorious holes, the twists and turns. Win or lose, some of these golf courses […]
Africa
The 13 Craziest Golf Holes in the World
Golf is a refined and sophisticated sport, with origins dating back as far as the Romans according to some historians. Played with precision and meticulous strategy, the prestigious sport of golf – whilst competitive – can be a quiet, reflective and gentle-paced game. But here at Golf Escapes, we always like to let loose and […]
