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It’s Burns Night and not long until 2025 Golf Season

Posted: 27th January 2025
Saturday 25th January is Robert Burns birthday. Around the world there will be plates of haggis and drams of whisky served at traditional Burns suppers to celebrate Scotland’s national poet. Although there is no reference of Robert Burns being a golfer, I’m sure Rabbie would approve of how our wee ball and stick game also became synonymous with Scotland. Here are 5 essential things to do before you travel to Scotland. 
3. Book your Caddies and Rental Items

  • Service of a local caddie invaluable especially when playing many of the traditional links courses like The Old Course, St Andrews or Prestwick Golf Club with notable blind shots.
  • Most courses offer single caddies priced £75 plus gratuity – all paid in cash post round.
  • Golf cart bookings generally require a medical certificate
  • Electric GPS trolleys limited in number and should be pre-booked if not taking a caddie

4. Dinner and the 19th Hole

5. Sightseeing away from the course
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