No carts. No cart girls. Nobody telling you what tee to play from. Scottish golf operates by a different set of rules, and overseas visitors who arrive prepared for the differences will have the trip of a lifetime. Those who do not may spend the first three holes wondering where the drinks cart is.

Founded in 1892, Palmetto Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina is the second oldest 18-hole golf course in America on its original site. Designed in part by Alister MacKenzie immediately after he completed Augusta National, Palmetto opens its gates to visitors for a single week each year. That week is Masters week.

The Masters Tournament is one of the hardest sporting events in the world to obtain tickets for. Volunteering remains one of the few legitimate routes inside Augusta National’s gates, with the added reward of an opportunity to play the course on appreciation day. Here is everything you need to know for the 2027 tournament.

In April 2026, I went to The Masters for the first time. Travelling with my brother Abhishek and uncles Sunil and Amit, following in the footsteps of my late grandparents who first made the pilgrimage in 1997. Find out why “There really is nothing like The Masters”.

While the USA boasts opulent halfway houses as a norm, the UK’s approach blends tradition with quiet innovation. From a converted lighthouse on the Ayrshire coast to an unmanned bothy in the Highlands serving Baileys hot chocolate, here is a curated journey through the finest halfway houses in British golf, and the unwritten etiquette that makes them work.

Every golfer visiting Scotland dreams of the famous names. But the courses next door, the ones the locals quietly prefer, might just be where the real magic happens.

Golf and railways have been inseparable in Scotland since the very first sleeper was laid. From holes named after the tracks that border them to an entire coastline of courses born because Glaswegians could take the train to the seaside, here is the story of Scotland's railway golf trail.

Learn more about links golf, which is golf played on coastal courses.

Historic Wykagyl Country Club delivered my best round in ten years. The secret? World-class caddies, Tillinghast's strategic design, and the kind of quiet prestige you rarely find anymore. From dress code essentials to hole-by-hole strategy, here's your complete guide to playing this East Coast treasure.

Spring golf begins with preparation. Clean your clubs, refresh your golf sweaters, inspect your shoes, and rediscover your swing. Our comprehensive guide covers six essential pre-season rituals that blend practical maintenance with the romance of golf's return. The fairways are waiting.

Discover the world’s finest 19th holes span from Portugal’s award-winning Palmares to California’s iconic Pebble Beach, each offering distinctive post-round experiences. These five legendary clubhouses combine architectural excellence with golfing heritage.

Forever the source of contention amongst golfing family and friends at golf clubs across the country, we dive into the pros and cons of submitting your golf score. With Scottish golf reporting an overall 14% rise in the number of scores posted in 2025 vs 2024, we explore the benefits which include fairer play and progress tracking and the drawbacks such as pressure in this journal article.

Escape the winter freeze or simply start a new festive tradition with our guide to the best golf courses open on Christmas Day 2025. From the sunny fairways of Gran Canaria to the tropical greens of Mauritius, discover six world-class destinations welcoming golfers on December 25th, along with essential tips for securing your holiday tee time.

Heading overseas for a golf getaway? Ensure you are prepared for every fairway and forecast. We explore the essential packing lists and dress code requirements for the world's most popular golfing destinations.

“Weather The Game” – Sunderland of Scotland’s new Sky Sports Golf TV campaign – spotlights the relentless spirit of links golf and the outerwear engineered to master it.

Nestled on the rolling moorland of South Lanarkshire, home to Glenmuir, Lanark Golf Club is steeped in nearly two centuries of history, tradition, and charm.

Time slows down at Cabot Cape Breton, days feel shaped by tide and wind more than any clock. There’s something special about stepping off the 18th green and strolling straight to the beach, salt spray still in your hair. Come with us on a journey to Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs.

Glenmuir, the Scottish golf clothing brand which blends heritage and performance golf clothing, is proud to announce its return to Sky Sports Golf with a new TV advert part of its “Discover Why” campaign.

Loch Lomond, with its breath taking landscapes and rich history, is among the world’s most prestigious golf clubs. Yet, many remain unaware of its grandeur. Join us as we delve deep into this golfer’s paradise in Scotland.

Take a peek through the keyhole of these upmarket clubs to discover what it’s like to be a member.