The Golf Independent Blog
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Costs of playing Open Championship venues in Scotland
Does the recent large increase in green fees at the St Andrews Old Course put them in, or out of, line with other Open Championship venues in Scotland?
Tuesday 08 February 2022 -
Some interesting statistics about the daily ballot for the St Andrews Old Course
Some statistics you might find useful from our analysis of the allocation of daily ballot tee-times on the St Andrews Old Course over a 2 year period.
Wednesday 02 February 2022 -
How does the St Andrews Old Course daily ballot work?
What golfers need to know to enter the daily Ballot for tee-times on the St Andrews Old Course.
Wednesday 29 April 2020 -
10 non-golfing things to do in North Berwick
There's a lot more to North Berwick than golf (although the golf is very good). Here are ideas for how to spend time off the course during a North Berwick stay.
Friday 17 April 2020 -
Save on green fees with an April golf trip to Scotland
Travel earlier in the year for savings on a Scottish golf trip. Here's a list of golf courses across Scotland where April green fees are less than high season.
Friday 10 April 2020 -
Top tips for planning a Scottish golf tour
Some essential points to bear in mind when planning your Scottish golf tour - from booking Open Championship courses to travel insurance, here are our top planning tips.
Friday 03 April 2020 -
Playing golf in Scotland for less - Golf Passes
Golf Passes, or combined green fees deals, offer savings for playing multiple courses, normally in the same area. Here's what's available at Scottish courses.
Wednesday 25 March 2020 -
Playing golf in Scotland for less
A few ideas that could be useful for playing golf in Scotland for less than the normal high season green fees – from April golf trips to amateur opens.
Tuesday 24 March 2020