The par-fect guide ahead of the ASI Scottish Open

A new guide to Scotland’s Golf Coast has been launched. ahead of the ASI Scottish Open.

Distribution of the bookley en just been completed to guide visitors to all the tourist hotspots, golf courses and accommodation providers in the East Lothian area as the world’s eyes fall upon Scotland’s Golf Coast for the ASI Scottish Open (11-15 July), the ASI Scottish Ladies Open, the Staysure Scottish Seniors Open and World Hickory Open later this summer. An online copy of the brochure will also available on the Scotland’s Golf Coast’s website this week.

Scotland’s Golf Coast is one of the best regions for golf in the World, with 21 must-play golf courses along 30 miles of stunning East Lothian coastline, offering choice to golfers of all standards and tastes. Offering year-round golf, the county offers traditional links and classic inland golf courses, many steeped in history and complimented by modern, challenging, courses.

Coupled with friendly clubhouses and affordable green fees, Scotland’s Golf Coast Road provides easy access for visitors and short journeys between courses.

Scotland’s Golf Coast also has a diverse offering of accommodation to offer golfers, providing the perfect opportunity to rest, relax and unwind before enjoying another round of golf. It is a dream for visiting golfers, with all accommodation providing easy access to golf courses.

Golfers will be spoiled for choice with 5-star luxury hotels, family-run bed and breakfasts, self-catering apartments or even centuries-old stately homes all on offer.

No matter where you choose to stay you are guaranteed a very warm welcome and an authentic experience whilst they will look after all your golfing needs; booking golf, transport and offering advice on courses.

Located just 30 minutes east of Edinburgh, the historic capital of Scotland, East Lothian provides easy access by air, rail and road. Scotland’s Golf Coast is the sunniest and driest golfing destination in Scotland and home to the world’s oldest continuously played golf course, offering ‘The Perfect Golf Destination’.

The cover to the Golf Coast booklet

Andrew Coltart, Ryder Cup, European Tour Winner and TV commentator, said: ‘Designed by Mother Nature Scotland’s Golf Coast, East Lothian, is simply some of the best golfing terrain in the World. A must for every golfing purist.’

The Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open is the jewel in the crown of a string of events happening on Scotland’s Golf Coast between July and October this year – making 2018 the ideal time for golfers and golf fans to come and see what this ultimate, ‘must-play’ golfing destination has to offer. Gullane first hosted the Scottish Open in 2015 when Rickie Fowler lifted the trophy.

Gullane then hosts the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open for the first time from 26-29 July. As one of the flagship events on both the LPGA and Ladies European Tour, the 2017 edition hosted some of the best talent from around the world including three of the world’s top five and eight of the world’s top fifteen players.

Craigielaw Golf Club is the next venue to host some of the legends of the sport when it plays host to the Scottish Senior Open, newly re-branded the Staysure Tour, from September 14-16.

Later in the year, and stepping back in time, The World Hickory Open returns to Scotland’s Golf Coast for the 14th consecutive time, taking place from 14-19 October at Luffness New, Kilspindie and, for the first time, Longniddry. The tournament has captured the imagination of players and spectators in previous years with many people turning up, and playing, in vintage costumes to match the historic hickory clubs.

It’s a chance for spectators to really get a flavour of how the game used to be played – even dating back to the time when Mary, Queen of Scots was rumoured to have played at Musselburgh Links. Where, incidentally, golfers can still hire a set of hickory clubs to this day to try out ‘vintage’ golf for themselves!