Pebble Beach Golf Vacation 

  • By Kim Flannagan
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  • 09 Apr, 2019
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5 of my favorite things 

In addition to the beautiful accommodations (Inn at Spanish Bay, Lodge at Pebble Beach and Casa Palmero) and the fantastic golf (Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course and The Links at Spanish Bay), there is a lot do and enjoy in and around Pebble Beach. 

Here is a list of things I enjoy with every visit -

1.  The Spa at Pebble Beach – hands down, my favorite spa in the world.

2.  The Bagpiper at the Inn at Spanish Bay – plays evenings before sunset, walking along The Links at Spanish Bay to the large patio with seating and fire pits at the Inn, then stops to play for a bit. Check with the Front Desk for exact times.

3.  Poppy Hills Golf Course – located within the Del Monte Forest and the town of Pebble Beach, making it the closest non-resort, public course you can play when staying at the resort.

4.  The drive along the water on 17-Mile Drive (photo above), between the Inn at Spanish Bay and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

5.  Sticks Restaurant on arrival day - for a bowl of soup before check-in and a great view of the Links at Spanish Bay.

The 120th U.S. Amateur at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon

By Kim Flannagan • August 13, 2020
Watch coverage on the Golf Channel or NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock. Due to covid, the event is closed to spectators.
Click here for the broadcast schedule.
Best of luck to all the amateurs!

The Sheep Ranch at Bandon Dunes is open!

By Kim Flannagan • June 1, 2020
The Sheep Ranch opens June 1, 2020 at Bandon Dunes golf resort in Bandon, Oregon USA

Dunbarnie Links - Scotland's newest course

By Kim Flannagan • December 11, 2019
Dunbarnie Links in Scotland

Should you take a caddie?

By Kim Flannagan • November 20, 2019
Tips on when and why to take a caddie on your next golf vacation

Private Advance Old Course 2020 Tee Times

By Kim Flannagan • August 29, 2019
There are several ways to play the Old Course, St Andrews and one of the easiest and most economical ways is to apply online via the official St Andrews Links website.  Click here for the St Andrews Links website and their details on how to apply, prices and FAQs.

Deadline to apply for 2020 is Wednesday, September 4, 2019 midnight BST.

Let us know the dates you are working toward now and we will build a custom golf package around your dates with courses such as Carnoustie, Kingsbarns, Crail, North Berwick.

If you don't get tee times through this application, don't despair! We can still help you with a Scotland package. And there is always the ballot....

As always, please  contact us anytime with any questions. We look forward to helping you with your next Scotland golf experience!

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Kingsbarns Golf Links, Scotland

By Kim Flannagan • December 17, 2018
I visited Kingsbarns Golf Linksand the nearby Kingsbarns Distilleryin late October. I didn't get to play the course this time, but I did enjoy some tastings.

The distillery offers tastings, tours and even a gin school where you can make your own bottled gin, flavored as you like, to take home. The tour was interesting, rich in history and quite entertaining.  I did the shorter tour, about 30 minutes. 

The highlight of this visit however was hearing from David Malcolm at Kingsbarns Golf Links. I highly recommend his 15-20 minute talk! David is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic presenter of history. Among other things, he explained the history of medals and the Claret Jug.   If you're interested, let us know and we will pre-arrange some time with David for you and your party. 

St Andrews, Scotland

By Kim Flannagan • November 21, 2018
Did you know that the Old Course St Andrews is closed on Sundays to golf but open to the public to walk and enjoy? It's true and it's brilliant. 

I arrived in St Andrews on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Here is a photo from that afternoon, taken by my new Swedish friend, Sanna.  What a perfect Fall day, crisp with no wind or rain! With weather like that, it was a little hard to believe I was in Scotland....except for the fact that I was walking on the 18th fairway of the Home of Golf.