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Bonnie Wee Golf ... Best Golf Tour in Scotland

If you can't go independently, go Bonnie Wee Golf
Mary-Alice with Dave Harris, owner of Bonnie Wee Golf, in his Edinburgh tartan kilt at PGA Show in Orlando.
Yes, Golf Nook Scotland's mission is to promote independent golfing travel and an experience of the "real" Scotland. Maybe you want this Scottish experience but don't want to create or conduct your own tour?

We've found the perfect solution--Bonnie Wee Golf. The name gives you a clue...good, fine, pleasant...and just the right size. Genuinely personal yet always professional. Most golfing tours have a commercial feel to them with little or no feeling for the traditions, the history, the people, the beauty of Scotland.

Bonnie Wee Golf
is something quite different, and you will come away with a feeling for not only the greatest golf courses in the world but also a personal feeling for the people and the country itself. Bonnie Wee Golf will design a golf package tailored exactly to you. A first class journey around Scotland, playing some of the finest courses and experiencing the very best in Scottish hospitality, and all in the care of a Bonnie Wee Golf tour manager who will be your chauffeur, tourguide, photographer, information centre, and friend! A rich experience at a very "bonnie" price.

David Harris is the delightful owner of Bonnie Wee Golf. He has caddied at Royal Aberdeen, loves golf and the great courses of his country, and knows their secrets. He is committed to having you experience Scotland beyond the golf...the majestic beauty of the land, the warmth of the people.

"Unique" is an over-used word, but we assure you Bonnie Wee Golf truly is unique and we are elated to tell you about it. Those who experience a Bonnie Wee Golf tour have only the highest praises and appreciate the difference. We recently met up with Dave and one of his tour groups. The fun they all were having and the fantastic extras and the expertise Dave contributes were unlike any tour company we have ever seen.


You will appreciate David's kindness, integrity and excellent work. We heartily endorse Dave and his Bonnie Wee Golf, and invite you to visit his bonnie website for more details. www.bonnieweegolf.co.uk


dBrush-Golf -- handiest little tool for cleaning grooves

Don't be fooled by the size of this little brush. It's the handiest, most useful piece of equipment to clean clubs I've ever used. Delane Woods, inventor of dBrush and owner of Brush-Golf, challenged me to "use it for just one round, you'll love it" when I met her at the Orlando PGA Merchandise Show. She gave me a sample of the dBrush and, three days later, I did as she asked. It was love at first use and it immediately became a "must have" in my pocket. What I love most is its availability. It's as close as my pocket and does a fabulous job cleaning every bit of dirt off the grooves. I highly recommend it. Do yourself a favor and get yourself one. www.dBrush-Golf.com

Have you ever placed a brand new shiny golf ball on the tee and then taken a mighty swing only to see that brand new golf ball disappear into the lake or the woods? Of course you have. That's what keeps Dr. Mulligan's in business, because he sells what he claims are used golf balls but they look like new. In fact his used golf balls don't even appear to have been hit at all! What a find.
I'd been waiting a long time to find a used golf ball source that grades golf balls honestly, and am glad to know my search is over. Dr. Mulligan's Golf Balls has only one grade -- "like new." If you're looking for a top-notch supplier of golf balls, I think you'll be as pleased as I am with these folks. www.drmulligans.com


Lodging in North Berwick area (Scotland's Golf Coast)



North Berwick
Golf Lodge


Tom and Emma Hill, North Berwick Golf Lodge


www.northberwickgolflodge.co.uk

Thank goodness for the internet so you can visit their website, because we couldn't possibly convey to you the perfection Tom and Emma HIll, the gracious owners/hosts, have created here. Comfort...service...food...decor...convenience...quality golf packages at great prices...the North Berwick Golf Lodge is a delight.

The Hills, with high-level experience in the hospitality field before they opened the 5 star Lodge in 2007, know how to do it "right." Tom is an award-winning chef, with the coveted 2AA Rosettes, so you can imagine his breakfasts. They also offer dinners upon request.

North Berwick Golf Lodge is exquisite in every way. Our friends Tom and Emma are dedicated to providing their guests the very best, and they have several plans from which you can choose. Between the Lodge with its garden, hot tub and even a putting green, and then the world's great Scottish golf links minutes away, you may never want to leave!

North Berwick Golf Lodge is very popular, so if you are interested you must book ASAP, often a year in advance.
North Berwick Golf Lodge North Berwick Golf Lodge
Sitting room, one of the bedrooms, and dining room.
North Berwick Golf Lodge



Perfect for up to four people -- your own private cottage next door to Muirfield golf course

Muirfield Green

in Gullane, on
Scotland's Golf Coast

Very unusual, very private, very comfortable, very quiet.
Muirfield Green B&B, in  Gullane

Luxurious B&B but complete with kitchen, 2 large and cheerful en suite bedrooms with ultra comfortable beds, large attractive sitting room, garden, and private parking.

Muirfield Green cottage and rear garden area Richard and I are enthusiastic about Muirfield Green, and urge you to visit their website because their layout is unique and they offer so much to guests, all at very fair prices. You will be delighted with your stay at Muirfield Green. www.muirfieldgreen.com Both Muirfield Green bedrooms have GREAT mattresses




Garleton Lodge, Golf Coast Garleton Lodge ... overlooking the entire Golf Coast
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Garleton Lodge, Scotland
See their website for a sense of the size and splendor of the Lodge.
Just 20 minutes from Edinburgh in peaceful rural surroundings with spectacular views over the Golf Coast, Garleton Lodge offers luxury accommodation perfect for golfing groups.

Enjoy great food? You'll appreciate their wonderful traditional Scottish breakfasts and delicious evening meals, all made with fresh ingredients from local award-winning food producers. The Garleton Lodge offers this and so much more at very fair prices.
Garleton Lodge for golfing groups

www.garletonlodge.com



.Green Craig
On Scotland's Golf Coast -- A luxuriously appointed private estate for up to 12 guests.

Green Craig luxury haven for golfers

So elegant, so exclusive, yet so ultra-comfortable and relaxing, Green Craig is all a golfer could want in upscale accommodations. A special bonus is their competent and highly helpful concierge, Fleur. She can answer any questions you might have, and also plan and book various activities (golf, etc.) in advance to make your stay "perfect."

Green Craig, Aberlady Scotland Sitting directly on the seafront (the Firth of Forth), most bedrooms have gorgeous views. The sumptuous sitting room (left) is the perfect setting for a relaxing evening after a good (or even a "bad'") day of golf). Normally available by the week, but now also abailable for a two-night minimum for a group of 4 and with the same superior services they offer to week-long stays. Green Craig has it all--even a helicopter pad. Ideal lodging for a group of friends or family. Highest kudos for Green Craig. www.greencraig.com Green Craig luxury accommodation



Fenton Tower
Sumptuous lodging in an ancient castle
Fenton Towers
At North Berwick, near Edinburgh, this 16th Century castle provides luxury accommodation for up to 12 people. Also rooms on a B&B basis. An exclusive Scottish retreat for you and your group...a world apart, yet with its own helicopter pad! A magical place... www.fentontower.co.uk
West Fenton Court
West Fenton Court, on the Golf Coast of Scotland


3 Luxury Cottages amid some of world's best golfing.

Located just outside of the centre of Gullane on the North Berwick Golf Coast, West Fenton Court is Ideal for golfers, walkers, cyclists, horse riders, nature lovers, artists and anyone who wants to spend some time away from the "madding crowd" yet be close to everything!

These wonderful cottages are rented by the week, and they are fully equipped to provide you with every deluxe comfort. (Great for a group traveling together.) Once you stay here you'll find it hard to leave. The exquisite accommodations plus the fabulous golfing so close at hand make this an unbeatable place.

West Fenton Court extends a warm wecome to all Golf Nook friends.
www.westfenton.co.uk


Kaimend on Scotland's Golf Coast
Kaimend Kaimend is a delight to the eye. A Scottish mansion sitting right next to one of the finest links courses in the world...North Berwick golf course...and overlooking the sea. The only way to stay closer to the course would be to sleep on the green. Elegance is carried through the entire house, which is filled with artwork and antiques. Every room is beautiful and luxurious. The owners, Charlotte and Nigel, are avid golfers and they specialize in golfing catering to golfing groups. Please visit their website to find out more.. www.kaimend.com



Lodging in St Andrews area


The Golf Pad ...spectacular inside and out..
Our words cannot do justice to this magnificent place. If you want to treat yourself to an elegant (yet casual) lodging, you will definitely want to visit their website. There are numerous options for renting the entire house. Created and owned by Chris and Claire Toll, renowned for their previous St.Andrews Golfing Lodge. An easy drive to St Andrews or Carnoustie. www.thegolfpad.com



Rufflets Country House Hotel

Old World charm with modern day comfort. Delightful rooms and suites, and superb dining in three venues. Set in ten acres of award-winning gardens, Rufflets is a gem. If you appreciate the good life, you will find it here. A beautiful place to stay. A world apart yet only a five minutes drive from St Andrews. Five stars from Golf Nook.

Visit their appealing website. www.rufflets.co.uk


Lodging in Aberdeen area


The Marcliffe at Pitfodels
Aberdeen


Luxurious lodging in the Aberdeen area, this little gem of a hotel set in 8 acres of wooded grounds features two top-of-the-line restaurants in addition to its beautifully appointed rooms. The chefs specialize in local Grampian produce, Aberdeen Angus beef, game, and fish from local waters. The wine cellar holds over 400 wines and the Drawing Room is stocked with more than 100 malt whiskies. The entire hotel is quietly elegant with antiques and fine paintings, and the bedrooms all have satellite TV and direct-dial telephones. Putting green on the premises and great golfing very nearby. We personally know nothing in this area as exquisite as The Marcliffe at Pitfodels.

Perfect for weddings and corporate events. Be sure to visit every page of their enticing website, especially "Special Guests" (click on "About Us.)www.marcliffe.com

Stewart Spence, host and owner of the Marcliffe, has created a sumptuous atmosphere for his distinguiehed guests. Stewart Spence, owner, Marcliffe, Aberdeen



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Chosen destination of all VIPs and celebrities visiting the northeast of Scotland"


The Marcliffe at Pitfodels, near Aberdeen