The Workshop · Tool № 11
Booking Window Tracker
When and how to secure a tee time at Scotland's top courses — ballot systems, written applications, and open visitor days.
Championship and top visitor courses — updated for 2026. A curated list, not a full directory.
18 courses
Fife
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Daily ballot opens at 14:00 two days prior. Singles and groups apply separately.
East Lothian
Booking window
Written application required
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Apply in writing to the secretary. Visitor days Tuesday and Thursday only.
Ayrshire
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Visitor days Tuesday and Thursday. Handicap certificate required (24 men, 36 women).
Angus
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Online booking available. Handicap certificate required (28 men, 36 women).
Highlands
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Online booking. No formal handicap requirement — recommend 24 or better.
Perthshire
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Public tee times released 10 days ahead. Hotel guests have earlier access.
Ayrshire
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Non-guests can book, but hotel guests get preference. Check availability online.
East Lothian
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Online booking. Summer mornings fill quickly — book as soon as window opens.
East Lothian
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Online booking via gullanegolfclub.com. Summer availability tighter than Nos. 2 and 3.
Ayrshire
Booking window
Visitor days Mon/Wed/Fri
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Visitor days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Contact club directly.
Fife
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Same ballot system as Old Course. Usually easier to win.
Aberdeenshire
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Visitors welcome on weekdays. Handicap certificate required (24 men, 36 women). Contact pro shop.
Aberdeenshire
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Online booking available. One of the north-east's finest links — fills up quickly in summer.
East Lothian
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Visitors welcome most days. Contact the club or book online via their website.
Ayrshire
Booking window
Visitor days Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Visitors on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only. Handicap certificate required. Contact secretary.
Highlands
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Online booking available. Championship links — book ahead for July and August.