Ship Sponsored Golf Outings

[spongerob]

I'm interested in any experiences people have had with cruise-sponsored golf outings in Ireland and Scotland. Many courses require a registered handicap with a local club; is that necessary with a ship's tour? Also, any comments on tour costs would be appreciated.

[FinelyRetired]

highlander2006:

 

Thanks for posting the link. We're not golfers, but see other tour opportunities that might be appropriate for us.

 

Martha

[spongerob]

Thanks Highlander. We'd about lost hope that we might be able to play during our cruise. We'll look into it. :)

[Shogun]

HI spongerob,

 

Have family that is a golf pro here,

 

if you need info just ask,

 

yours Shogun

[AliceS]

What do you recommend for someone interested in playing golf while in port?

[scottie99]

I'm interested in any experiences people have had with cruise-sponsored golf outings in Ireland and Scotland. Many courses require a registered handicap with a local club; is that necessary with a ship's tour? Also, any comments on tour costs would be appreciated.

 

 

The only course I have played in Scotland where I have been asked for a handicap certificate in the last 35 years is The Old Course St Andrews.

 

Almost certain you will not be asked otherwise.

 

That said, many of the 'big' names ie St Andrews, Carnoustie, Turnberry etc need booking well in advance

[Noodle & Sadie]

What do you recommend for someone interested in playing golf while in port?

 

Hi, Alice.

Just doing my research too:D

[scottie99]

If anyone needs some suggestions for courses to play near any of the ports, let me know which ports you are calling at and I will try to help with suggesting some which are nearby.