Scotland Golf Trip Guide: Courses, Packing Tips, Caddies & More

Season 2, Episode 16 – Join Bob Kitchen, owner of Maple Hill Golf, as he sits down with Doug Imrie from Scratch Golf Tours to relive an unforgettable Scotland golf adventure. From the world-famous links of St. Andrews, Kingsbarns, Muirfield, North Berwick, Gullane, and Dunbar — to the incredible Scottish people, the food, the caddies, and the stories — this episode covers it all.

Doug shares how Scratch Golf Tours started, their philosophy of fully customized golf trips, and why 30–40% of their clients keep coming back. Bob breaks down every detail of the trip: where they stayed (Old Course Hotel & Archerfield), the courses they played, the weather, what to pack (and what NOT to pack), tipping culture differences, and the legendary Dunvegan pub where Steph Curry once visited.

Plus, Doug announces an exclusive opportunity to play Royal County Down — the #1 ranked course in the world — and a special offer: every group that books through Scratch Golf Tours receives a $100 Maple Hill voucher per person!

If you've ever dreamed of golfing in Scotland, this is your roadmap.

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Connect with Scratch Golf Tours:

Website: https://www.scratchgolftours.com/
Email: bookings@scratchgolftours.com

What-to-bring List:
https://www.scratchgolftours.com/what-to-pack

Special Offer:

Play the Home of Golf - Scotland, Ireland & England Await

Maple Hill Golf has partnered with Scratch Golf Tours to help you experience the best golf that Scotland, Ireland, and England have to offer. From windswept Scottish links to Ireland's dramatic coastlines and England's historic clubs, Scratch Golf Tours builds custom golf trips to the courses every golfer dreams of playing. We handle the tee times, lodging, and logistics so you can focus on your game.

Limited tee times are also available at Royal County Down in Newcastle, Northern Ireland - the No. 1 ranked golf course in the world. Availability is extremely limited, so reach out early if it's on your list.

Plus: A $100 Maple Hill Golf Gift Card

Book any golf trip through Scratch Golf Tours by December 31. 2026 and each golfer will receive a $100 Maple Hill Golf Gift Card once the trip deposit has been received.

Wherever your next golf adventure takes you across Scotland, Ireland, or England, book with Scratch Golf Tours and get rewarded by Maple Hill Golf.