Two weeks ago, this column described hill station golf options around India. For the more adventurous - there are a dazzling variety of options abroad. However, in the summer, the best option is Europe and more specifically, Scotland, the home of golf. Scotland with its old world links courses is a refreshing experience - different from the slick holiday resort destinations that are common in most holiday towns.
One way to enhance your golf holiday experience is to actually time it so well that you can go watch the best players in the world play. What better tournament than the British Open which this year is being played at the venerable Mecca of golf - the game’s birthplace at St. Andrews, Scotland. This year’s Open and a golf holiday around it is my choice for golf holiday pick of the summer and here’s a sample of what your itinerary could look like.