Scotland is famed for golf and it is one of the main reasons that people visit Scotland year after year. With the recognition of golfing holidays continuing to rise, Scotland is likely to see an ongoing stipulate for holiday packages that include golf activities, tourist activities like visiting castles and taverns and generally seeing the sites of the region. There are lots of breathtaking places for playing golf, but there is one realm of golf. Fife, with the golfing Mecca of St Andrews is the perfect destination for the one who enjoys golfing and travelling as well. St.Andrews golf vacation will give him/her the best amalgamation of this two.
If you love golf, you will almost certainly be planning a golf vacation in St Andrews. St. Andrews draws golfers and golf fans all over the world. It is known as the heart of golf to golf fans the world over. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, one of the oldest golf clubs in history, is houses in St Andrews. This club governed the game until 2004.
Any devoted golfer would like to visit St Andrews and play at the famous links – the oldest golf course in the world. Golf has been played here since the 15th century. Dating back to the medieval ages is the Open Championship, which is held here. You have to win, as Open Championship winner (1970 and 1978) Jack Nicklaus said, at St Andrews to be remembered. Tiger Woods also won the event n 2000 and 2005.
Spending your golf vacation at St Andrews will not be a disappointment. It has seven golf courses. Unless it’s the time for the championships, you can book tee time and enjoy playing at the course. So don’t worry.
Even when you find the fees on the most popular golf courses too steep, you can certainly find a course in the St Andrews area. You can be sure you’ll find a spot with a reasonable price. As alternative, you can practice at the local St Andrews Links golf driving range.
The charm, lore, and lure of golf are what draws golfers from all over the globe. Suppose your family is not as into golf as you are, they can still savour the other attractions of St Andrews. Tourists also enjoy St Andrews’ many lovely beaches. Be ready to take a break from golf and visit the East Sands beach.
St Andrews has a relatively mild temperate maritime climate. Winters are not as cold as you think. But temperatures can drop below zero during daytime. What’s rare in St Andrews is snow. If you’re visiting St Andrews for your golf vacation coming from a region with tropical climate, you are advised to prepare for cold weather.
St Andrews is a place associated with history; best estimates say that golf was being contested here 100 years before Columbus discovered America. Another interesting titbit is that the course was originally 22 holes, until 1764 when the Society of St. Andrews Golfers, the predecessor to the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, decided to combine some holes and shorten the course to 18 holes, the standard number we play today. Don’t leave St. Andrews golf vacation off your Scotland trip: you’ll regret it!