Need to Know
Golf Bars
Dunvegan Hotel: www.dunvegan-hotel.com
Scorecards Bar: www.bw-scoreshotel.co.uk
Jigger Inn: www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk
Road Hole Bar: www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk
1 Golf Place: www.1golfplacestandrews.co.uk
Golf Courses
Kingsbarns: www.kingsbarns.com
Castle Course: www.thecastlecourse.com
Balcomie Links: www.crailgolfingsociety.co.uk
Duke’s Course: www.oldcoursehotel.co.uk/golf/the-dukes
Kittocks Course: www.fairmont.com/standrews
Torrance Course: www.fairmont.com/standrew
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