A Journal for the Thrifty Gowfer
Local golfer reviews
Eighteen holes at Edinburgh's highest golf course, played on a cold bright Wednesday in March. The walk-up, the wind on the 7th, the stretch that makes or breaks your card, and whether it's actually worth the £22.
The Old Course ballot fails most of the time. Here are the courses that fill the gap — and in several cases, give you a better round for a fraction of the price.
Royal Dornoch costs £215–360 and takes four hours from Edinburgh. Here's an honest breakdown of whether it's worth it, how to do it cheaper, and what the Struie course offers instead.