There are over 180,000 golfers in Scotland and over 550 courses for them to play on – including some of the finest in the world.
It can sometimes be tricky getting a tee time though, particularly when you’re not a member of the course you’re playing.
It’s also great to play new courses, although you may have exhausted all the ones easily reachable from home.
A stay at one of Scotland’s wonderful golf hotels can solve these problems, with preferential tee times often offered and the luxury of being minutes away from the first tee when you wake up.
Here are 11 great staycation escapes for golfers that can be booked on www.booking.com.
5. Gleddoch Hotel Spa and Golf, BW Premier Collection
Set in 360 acres of grounds to the west of Glasgow, Gleddoch Hotel Spa and Golf has an 18-hole championship golf course and an indoor pool to ease your muscles after your round. Photo: www.booking.com
6. Carnoustie Golf Hotel 'A Bespoke Hotel'
The Carnoustie Golf Hotel is situated right on the edge of the famous links course of the same name that has hosted the Open Golf Championship on eight occasions, most recently in 2018. There is also a heated indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a gym and a nearby sandy beach. Photo: www.booking.com
7. Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
The 4-star Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa occupies a beautiful location by the River Tweed in the Borders and offers guests an 18-hole golf course, an award-winning restaurant and a spa. Photo: www.booking.com
8. Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club
Aviemore's Macdonald Spey Valley Golf & Country Club is a luxurious hotel that has a championship golf course, swimming pool and spa. Photo: www.booking.com