Thanks to the current unprecedented demand for travel, many golfers have already started to look ahead to 2024 golf trips across the pond.
If early inquiries and bookings are any indication, 2024 will once again see a record number of H&B travelers play the great links courses overseas.
In this guide, we’ll cover some of the best destinations for 2024 golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England.
We’ll also provide some of the important dates and other things to keep in mind during the planning process.
2024 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England
St. Andrews
The afterglow of the 150th Open Championship is certain to spike demand for St. Andrews tee times in 2024.
Although demand has outstripped the supply of Old Course at St. Andrews tee times for years, 2024 is a little different.
Golfers around the globe were inspired by the scenes from The Open to plan a trip to St. Andrews, only to find that guaranteed tee times were already sold out for the coming year.
Some opted to visit another destination, while others chose to begin planning for St. Andrews in 2024.
Besides record demand, the supply of guaranteed tee times may tighten slightly due to The Old Course staging the Women’s Open Championship.
As a result, the booking window for 2024 Old Course tee times is likely to move even further in advance.
We simply can’t stress this enough…
If you’re hoping to play The Old Course at St. Andrews in 2024, you’ll need to start working with one of our Expedition Planning Managers before the calendar turns to 2023.
Update: Our tee times for The Old Course are completely sold out for 2024. We are currently fielding inquiries for 2025 Old Course at St. Andrews tee times.
Group Captain John Strong and Friends from The Hawthorns, The Woodstock Club, Sleepy Hollow, and Monarch Bay at The Home of Golf.
West Coast of Scotland
With The Open Championship at Royal Troon, the West Coast is certain to be a popular choice for 2024 Scotland golf trips.
Of course, there are numerous reasons to visit Ayrshire and the West Coast besides the home of the Postage Stamp.
Next door to Royal Troon is the birthplace of The Open: Prestwick Golf Club.
Also nearby is Turnberry and its magnificent Ailsa course. Not to mention one of the best golf resorts in Britain.
And then there are the enigmatic links courses at Shiskine and Machrihanish Golf Club. Both of which are just a ferry ride away.
But if you’re hoping to play Royal Troon before or after The Open, remember that the course will close roughly a month before the tournament.
As a result, you and everyone else with the same goal will have fewer visitor tee times to fight over in 2024.
Jeff Seltz, PGA and the members of The Club at Rolling Hills at Royal Troon.
England’s Golf Coast
As the host of The Open Championship in 2023, Royal Liverpool and England’s Golf Coast will take center stage in the year ahead.
But the appeal of this region in 2024 isn’t just one, but three Open Championship courses.
Royal Birkdale – host of the 2026 Open Championship – and Royal Lytham & St. Annes are both just up the street.
So are Formby and Hillside. Two courses that would have no trouble fitting in on The Open rota.
With history as a guide, demand for 2024 golf trips to England’s Golf Coast will surge both during and after the tournament at Hoylake.
If you’re aiming to play Royal Liverpool in 2024, we suggest getting ahead of the crowd.
Jim Larkin, PGA with his Fieldstone Golf Club members at Royal Liverpool.
The Highlands of Scotland
The combination of Royal Dornoch and Brora Golf Club will continue to drive demand for golf trips to The Highlands of Scotland in 2024.
The splendor of The Highlands as a whole will certainly continue to attract buddies and couples golf trips alike.
But all eyes are on Castle Stuart, which recently joined the Cabot collection of golf destinations.
The change in ownership brings with it a 2nd course designed by architect Tom Doak.
The course is scheduled to open in 2024 at the newly rechristened Cabot Highlands resort.
Although the timeline is far from etched in stone, it’s yet another reason to put The Highlands on your next itinerary.
The Expedition led by Hugh Andrews of Mission Hills Country Club at Royal Dornoch.
Northwest Ireland
Speaking of Tom Doak, his design at St. Patrick’s Links is certain to be a popular choice for 2024 Ireland golf trips.
Top 100 rankings are funny that way.
Located at the Rosapenna Resort, St. Patrick’s Links is the first course in Northwest Ireland to crack any of the World Top 100 lists.
But Northwest Ireland is far from a one act play.
Thanks to a recent redesign by architect Gil Hanse, Narin & Portnoo Links has quickly become a fan favorite.
When combined with places like Carne, Enniscrone, County Sligo, Donegal, and Ballyliffin, many golfers are left to wonder why they waited so long to visit Northwest Ireland.
We expect more golfers than ever to embark on Northwest Ireland golf trips in 2024.
Group Captain Gregg Rosenblatt and Friends from the University of Texas Golf Club at Donegal Golf Club.
Important Dates for 2024 Golf Trips
Old Course at St. Andrews Tee Times
Haversham & Baker and other Authorized Providers will likely receive our allotment of guaranteed Old Course at St. Andrews tee times around this coming April.
But by January, perhaps even earlier, our entire allocation of tee times will be completely sold.
Simply put, the time to begin planning for 2024 St. Andrews golf trips has already arrived.
Muirfield Tee Times
Aside from The Old Course, Muirfield is the hottest ticket in Scotland.
Nearby, the spellbinding West Links at North Berwick isn’t far behind.
Muirfield tee times for 2024 will likely become available this coming March.
Last year, the summer months at Muirfield were fully booked within a matter of hours.
It’s little wonder why… Muirfield is home to the best single day experience in golf.
One that is increasingly reserved for those who planned their trip early.
Royal Portrush & Royal County Down Tee Times
At the moment, Royal County Down finds itself atop the Golf Digest World Top 100 list. Meanwhile, Royal Portrush will host The Open Championship in 2025.
For both reasons, 2024 golf trips to Northern Ireland will again be a hot commodity.
Tee times at both courses will become available in May of this coming year, and like the rest of the marquee destinations across the pond…
They won’t last long.
The Expedition led by Andrew Moley from Monterey Peninsula Country Club on the brilliant 4th hole at Royal County Down.
2024 Open Championship
The 152nd Open Championship will be held at Royal Troon from July 18-21, 2024. The effect on trips to the west coast of Scotland and Kintyre will stretch through the entire 2024 golf travel season, as golfers descend on the region both before and after The Open.
2024 Women’s Open Championship
The 2024 Women’s Open Championship will be held at The Old Course at St. Andrews. Dates for the championship have yet to be released, but if the event keeps its current place on the calendar, it should be held from August 1-4, 2024. The Old Course will likely be closed in the days leading up to and immediately following the tournament.
R&A Fall Meetings
It’s probably a good idea to avoid the month of September if you’re planning a golf trip to St. Andrews in 2024. The R&A holds a variety of meetings and competitions throughout the month, which closes The Old Course for numerous days in September.
2024 Dunhill Links
On the heels of the R&A fall meetings in September, the 2024 Dunhill Links will see The Old Course closed for a week or better. Dates for 2024 have not been determined, but the Dunhill Links is usually held around the last weekend in September or first weekend in October.
In summary, if you’re hoping to enjoy a 2024 golf trip to Scotland, Ireland, or England, you should begin the planning process sooner rather than later.
Scores of the H&B Forces have done exactly that of late, and early signs point to another record-breaking year for golf travel.
If you’re ready to get the ball rolling, click the Let’s Talk button below, tell us a little about your trip, and start the countdown to your 2024 Expedition.
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To continue planning your golf trip to Scotland, visit the pages below or have a look through our Yardage Book, where you’ll find answers to many of our most frequently asked questions.
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