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Our motto, “The Best Golf Vacations on the Planet”, is our promise to you to deliver an exceptional golf travel experience each and every time you travel with us.
For those who seek genuine interest in their golf experience and fanatical attention to detail, we believe you’ll appreciate our absolute commitment to you and your golf travel plans.
Your trip includes 5 days, 4 nights and 3 rounds of great links golf for 2 golfers... Kingsbarns Golf Links, Dumbarnie Links & The Jubilee Course at St Andrews. A daily Scottish breakfast is also included for all travelers.
Your lodging is deluxe king guest rooms at the 5 Star Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews.
Transfers for 4 travelers to and from the Edinburgh Airport and for 2 golfers to and from both Dumbarnie Links and Kingsbarns Golf Links are included in this quote. For play at The Jubilee Course, the Fairmont Hotel provides their own shuttle service.
Our prices INCLUDE ALL TAXES, VAT AND RESORT & LODGING FEES, there are no hidden costs of any kind!
Once you have reviewed your itinerary and are ready to book, I will forward an invoice for your deposit payments. I look forward to your thoughts and please reach out with your questions or comments.
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Experience the Ultimate Luxury Golf Getaway in Scotland
Golf developed along the east coast of Scotland in the 15th century, and the Rules of Golf were laid down in 1744. Check out the British Golf Museum to learn how the sport evolved and flourished despite opposition from a succession of Scottish kings. Getting a tee time across the street at the Old Course, the world’s most famous golf course, requires patience, luck and no more than a 24-handicap.
The St Andrews Links Trust oversees 7 courses in town, including The Old Course. And there are at least a dozen more courses within a 20 minute drive that are "must-plays" when you are vacationing here. So, don't just focus on The Old Course, enjoy your trip to St Andrews and what the entire Kingdom of Fife has to offer.
Trip Pricing
$5,440.00 USD per couple
Based on 4 nights deluxe king guest room lodging at the 5 Star Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews
Trip Summary & Inclusions
- 5 Days / 4 Nights / 3 Rounds / 2 Golfers / 2 Non-Golfers
- September 3, 2026 - September 7, 2026
- 4 nights deluxe king guest room lodging at the 5 Star Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews
- 3 rounds of golf at Kingsbarns Golf Links, Dumbarnie Links & The Jubilee Course at St Andrews
- Transfers to and from the Edinburgh Airport and to and from Dumbarnie Links and Kingsbarns Golf Links are included in this quote.
- A daily Scottish breakfast is included at your hotel
- Destination Travel Pack w/ information on traveling to the UK & Ireland
- Complete services of Epic Golf Travel and their partners in Scotland
- All lodging and golf course surcharges, resort fees & taxes
- Optional full-size self-drive passenger van is available
The Old Course
Although not included in your trip, we will enter you into the Daily Ballot for The Old Course once you are in St Andrews. If drawn, we will rearrange your existing course and tee time to another day or time, if available.
Not Included
Airfare, Caddie Fees, Transportation, Gratuities, Travel Insurance, Food & Beverage not listed above, Golf and/or Lodging not listed above & Trip Incidentals.
Non-golf activities listed in your itinerary (such as dinners) are suggestions and are not included in your trip pricing.
Deposits
A 25% deposit per person is due in order to confirm your trip.
Quote Notes
All quotations are subject to availability, we are not holding any tee times or lodging at this time. A 25% deposit per person is due now to confirm your trip. Final balance is due 120 days prior to arrival.
Transportation
Transfers for 4 travelers to and from the Edinburgh Airport and for 2 golfers to and from both Dumbarnie Links and Kingsbarns Golf Links are included in this quote.
For play at The Jubilee Course, the Fairmont Hotel provides their own shuttle service.
Travel Insurance
Trip cancellation and interruption insurance is available to you through 3rd party travel insurance companies. To protect your financial interests, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to make use of this service.
YOUR ITINERARY
YOUR ITINERARY
YOUR GOLF COURSES
YOUR GOLF COURSES
THE OLD COURSE
BY BALLOT & NOT GUARANTEED OR INCLUDED
Ranked #5 in Top 100 Golf Courses in the World
Simply put, the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. The Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognizable names across the globe, yet the greatest feature of the Old Course is that despite its grand status, it remains a public golf course, open to all.
Rarely is the Old course ranked outside the top ten in the world, it’s a very special links, designed by Mother Nature. It is probable that golf was played here back in the 12th century, what is certain is that the Old Course is one of the oldest golf courses in the world.
It's unlikely that the Old Course will feel familiar when you play it for the first time (except perhaps the 1st, 17th and 18th). Television tend to make the ground look very flat, but the humps, hollows and ripples in the fairways are much deeper when you get out onto the course, as indeed are the pot bunkers.
St Andrews, Scotland
5 nights / 5 rounds
From $1,450 USD pp
KINGSBARNS GOLF LINKS
Ranked #42 in Top 100 Golf Courses in the World
Located directly on the North Sea coast only six miles from St. Andrews, Kingsbarns is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking links courses ever developed. Though it only opened for general play in July 2000, it's fair to say that the links appears to have been in place for the past century.
Kingsbarn is a real one of a kind and contrasts with Scotland's other famous links courses in that it is a new, man-made development. The significance of the development was highlighted by Sir Michael Bonallack, winner of 5 British Amateur Titles and present captain of the R & A when he indicated that "Kingsbarns might well be one of the last true seaside links sites capable of development in Scotland".
DUMBARNIE LINKS
Ranked #17 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Scotland
Other than Pebble Beach, there are few world-class courses able to offer such an expanse of beach and water frontage as that we have been blessed with at Dumbarnie Links. This rare piece of land has a mile and a half of sea frontage with panoramic views over the Firth of Forth.
At first glance Dumbarnie Links may have the appearance of the classic links courses where The Open Championship has been played since 1860. However, the 345 acre site is particularly special. Its dual elevations have provided the opportunity to create a number of elevated tees where holes play directly towards panoramic views of the Firth of Forth. Fourteen of the holes have views of the Bay and the Firth of Forth.
The clubhouse is situated 100-feet above sea level with spectacular sweeping views across the golf course and the Bay.
THE JUBILEE COURSE AT ST ANDREWS
Ranked #50 in Top 100 Golf Courses in Scotland
18 holes, 72 par, 6,742 yards
In 1997, the Jubilee Course celebrated its centenary. In the space of 100 years, it had developed from a 12-hole basic layout into one of the toughest tests of golf at St Andrews.
Created on a narrow strip of land between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was originally a 12 hole course intended for ladies and beginners. It was the result of an initiative by the Town Council who had re-acquired the Links under the 1894 Links Act.
It was extended to 18 holes in 1946 and was now 6,020 yards long. In 1988 the re-design of the Jubilee to championship standards was carried out by Donald Steel of Cotton, Pennink, Steel & Partners, golf course architects. The teeing grounds were raised, not only providing wonderful views of the Links, but also exposing the golfers to the winds which sweep in from the bay. Mr. Steel's redesigned course was 6,805 yards and now a real test for all golfers.
YOUR LODGING
YOUR LODGING
THE FAIRMONT HOTEL, ST ANDREWS
Set on a 520 acre estate with a unique coastal setting, the 5 Star Fairmont St Andrews encapsulates luxury, elegance and truly breath-taking surroundings in the 'Home of Golf'. A truly unique and special venue that makes your visit one to remember with its peaceful setting and stunning cliff top views of St Andrews and the North Sea.
The Fairmont rooms and suites combine updated classic decor and subtle tartan accents with comforts like Nespresso coffee machines and satellite TVs.
The resort has a wide range of facilities, including two world-class golf courses, The Torrance and The Kittocks, diverse and luxurious eating facilities, including the two AA Rosette St Andrews Bar & Grill and the magnificent La Cucina, serving authentic Italian recipes by authentic Italian Chefs.
The Fairmont Spa comprises a fully equipped gymnasium, 16 meter indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
YOUR TRANSPORTATION
YOUR TRANSPORT
MERCEDES SPRINTER COACH TRANSFERS
The Mercedes Sprinter Coach is a large van that comfortably handles 6-8 golfers, their luggage and golf clubs.
Vehicle appearance and amenities may be different than the information provided herein. Vehicle size, amenities and style will depend on the time of year the trip is confirmed and deposits are paid and availability of vehicles with transportation companies.
THINGS TO SEE & DO
THINGS TO DO
THE R&A WORLD GOLF MUSEUM
From the 16th century to the present day, the whole history of the great game is explored at The British Golf Museum. Discover the equipment, personalities and prizes of our much loved sport. Brought to life with hands on activities, interactives and modern interpretation, this is a must see attraction.
Visit their new flagship exhibition space, 'The Open Gallery', exploring the rich history of golf's oldest Major. Also in the Museum there are two exciting temporary exhibitions on golfing greats Sir Henry Cotton and Freddie Tait. Please visit throughout the year for their program of weekly events and lecture series.
The museum is a 5 minute walk from the town centre and is situated directly opposite The Royal and Ancient Clubhouse. There is a large car park behind the museum, operated by Fife Council and a coach drop off point.
THE HIMALAYA'S PUTTING COURSE
A private club founded in 1867, the St Andrews Ladies' Putting Club course is open to the public daily from April to September (and in March and October, weather permitting).
Before 1860 the caddies of St Andrews had laid out a small putting area near where Rusacks Hotel now stands. They would play to pass the time while waiting for a bag. When the course was quiet a few young ladies would play.
There was some tension between the caddies and the ladies, so much so that it was decided a piece of ground be found where the ladies could play away from the caddies. There was an unused piece of ground to the north of the Swilcan Burn. The ground was rough with whins which were used by local washerwomen to dry clothes, and pitted with rabbit holes. A nine hole course was laid out by Old Tom Morris, requiring a cleek and a putter, and so the St Andrews Ladies’ Golf Club was formed in 1867.
The Himalayas lie between the famous Old Course and the spectacular West Sands, only a ten minute walk from the center of St Andrews.
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Edinburgh Castle has played a pivotal role in Scottish history, both as a royal residence and as a military stronghold. The castle last saw military action in 1745 and from then until the 1920s it served as the British army's main base in Scotland. Today it is one of Scotland's most atmospheric and popular tourist attractions.
The brooding, black crags of Castle Rock, rising above the western end of Princes St, are the very reason for Edinburgh's existence. This rocky hill was the most easily defended hilltop on the invasion route between England and central Scotland, a route followed by countless armies from the Roman legions of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD to the Jacobite troops of Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745.
The Entrance Gateway, flanked by statues of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, opens to a cobbled lane that leads up beneath the 16th-century Portcullis Gate to the cannons ranged along the Argyle and Mills Mount Batteries. The battlements here have great views over the New Town to the Firth of Forth.
HALF DAY & FULL DAY EXCURSIONS FROM ST ANDREWS
There are any number of fascinating and historic tours of Scotland, Fife, Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside that depart from St Andrews. Tours lasting from just a few hours to full day tours are available.
Some of the options are listed below:
- Historic St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of East Neuk
- Royal Palaces and Ancient Burghs
- Scotland's Historic Castles
- The Capital City of Edinburgh, including the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Yacht Britannia
- Balmoral Castle, the summer home of The Queen
- The Lochs and Mountains of Scotland
- Lunch and Falconry at Gleneagles Resort
BALMORAL CASTLE, HOME TO THE QUEEN
The royal family is nothing if not consistent. At the end of every summer, Queen Elizabeth II makes her annual pilgrimage north to Scotland for a multiple week-long holiday at Balmoral Castle.
The first home at Balmoral was reportedly built in 1390, but the property didn't enter into the British royal family until 1852, when Prince Albert purchased the estate as a gift for his wife, Queen Victoria, who loved the Scottish countryside. However, when the residence was deemed too small, the royal couple built an additional castle—the one that still exists today—to fit their growing family. The new structure was completed in 1856, and the other building was torn down. Now, the 50,000-acre estate features 150 buildings in total.
In more modern royal history, Balmoral served as the destination for Prince Charles and Princess Diana's less-than-romantic honeymoon. It's also where Prince Harry and Prince William learned of their mother's tragic death in 1997.
KINGSBARNS DISTILLERY TOUR, ST ANDREWS
Realizing there was no nearby whisky distillery to satisfy those visiting St Andrews, and having come across a derelict 18th century farm situated just a short distance from Kingsbarns, former Old Course caddie Douglas Clement decided to build his own.
Kingsbarns Distillery was opened in 2014 and began producing a limited run of single malt scotch whisky each year.
The distillery tour is led by one of their senior guides and is suitable for smaller groups who have time to enjoy a more leisurely visit and a longer tutored whisky tasting.
Start your visit by being shown into the exhibition space which explores the history behind the name 'Kingsbarns’.
Your guide will explain how the spirits inside the distillery are made and then take you into a tasting room for an in-depth tutored tasting of their award-winning single malt 'Dream to Dram' and a selection of Kingsbarns single malt whiskies.
DUNNOTTAR CASTLE, ABERDEEN
If you had to pick just one castle in all of Scotland to trust with your life in a time of great danger then it would without any doubt be Dunnottar Castle. No other Scottish castle comes close in terms of a sense of sheer brooding impregnability. This is a castle which looks across to the nearby coastal cliffs and sea and whose presence, even today, conveys a very simply message: "You are not welcome."
The outcrop of rock on which Dunnottar Castle stands might have been designed specifically to permit the building of the most impregnable fortress in Scotland. Sheer cliffs 160ft high almost completely surround a flat area over three acres in size. The rock was once joined by a narrow fin to the mainland, but even this was carved away to ensure access along it was not possible.
