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Golf course reviews and information
for the independent traveler in Scotland

Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla, owners of Golf Nook
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Richard & Mary-Alice Jafolla

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Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay...

Ayrshire
Royal Troon, Turnberry, Prestwick...

Just east of Edinburgh
Scotland's Golf Coast
North Berwick, Muirfield, Gullane...

Northern Highlands

Royal Dornoch, Brora, Nairn...

St. Andrews area

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Machrihanish, Pitlochry...

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A unique website. It saved me a great deal of money, and golfing in Scotland was the best holiday ever.
Lars Petersson, Halmstad, Sweden

Do-it-yourself golf vacation in Scotland,
home of golf...

The Saltire, flag of Scotland
We created this website for one reason only -- to offer you free information on how to create your own independent golfing holiday in Scotland. Where to play, where to stay, what to do all day.

Do you have the desire and time to play golf in Scotland and want to travel independently but don't quite know how to go about it? You want the freedom to be on your own--to play and stay where you wish--but also the feeling of security and comfort? Then Golf Nook Scotland is for you, someone who not only plays golf but also wants to see and appreciate the local scenes, the history, the people and their culture...and do it your way.

Independent golf travel in Scotland has two superb advantages.
You spend less and see more when you plan your own Scottish golf tour.

1. You can save large amounts of money
2. You can play hidden Scottish golf treasures that commercial tour groups do not.

Kingsbarns makes for a great day of golf

Scottish links golf courses grow out of the land. To appreciate them and fully enjoy them, it helps to know something of the history and the culture out of which they were born.

The little things are what define a place--the small details
that most golfing travelers in Scotland (especially those in golf tour groups) never have the time or opportunity to enjoy. But you will, because as an independent golfing traveler your aim is not to play and bolt (or should we say hit and run?) these great Scottish links courses, but to experience the richness and unexpected delights of the local Scottish culture.

Benefit from our golfing and non-golfing experience in Scotland

Are you like us...one (Richard) who loves the game of golf and plays to a mid-handicap, the other (Mary-Alice, obviously) who is not a golfer but loves the architecture, aesthetics, and tradition of Scottish golf courses as well as spending time in the British Isles? But how do you create an independent golf vacation in Scotland to please both the golfer and non-golfer? Well, we have found a way. If you are committed to independent golf travel, blending in with and savouring the local scene, you can benefit greatly from our golfing/non-golfing experiences.

Golf Nook Scotland explains how both of you end up happy because while the golfer is enjoying the delights of the incomparable Scottish links golf courses, the non-golfer is enjoying the delights of the area. And keep in mind this good news...
Independent golfing travel saves you lots of money.

Classic links golf - North Berwick West Links

Does this sound like you? Someone who really loves the game of golf--the history and tradition of golf, the great players and famous courses, the skill involved, the game itself with all its frustrations and rewards. The one who maintains a respectful silence at golf tournaments while the person next to you screams "GET IN THE HOLE" or the one who replaces divots and repairs your own ball mark and then looks for another to repair, or the one in your foursome who suggests letting the group behind you play through. Do you love the lore and the aesthetics of the great courses? If so, we believe you will enjoy and benefit from this website. Please click here for detailed information on independent golfing in Scotland and read about --
  • Why independent golfing in Scotland is a huge advantage
  • Golfing with a local
  • Specific example of independent golfing in Scotland
  • Why a DIY golfing trip in Scotland is highly do-able
  • A recommendable alternative to independent golf travel, if needed
  • What you can expect from Golf Nook Scotland
  • Getting started
If you are considering an independent golf vacation in Scotland, Golf Nook Scotland provides solid information you can trust for how to plan your trip. You will return home with not only memories of these spectacular links golf courses, but also of the culture and beauty of Scotland.

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(An old Scottish term.) We update our information, so we invite you to check back with us.
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Richard and Mary-Alice Jafolla
golfnook@gmail.com