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Tailor made golf vacations to Scotland, Ireland and other very special places. Authorised Provider of St Andrews 2024/25 Old Course tee time’s.

Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined December 2012
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3 years
Humbling experience being voted Scotland’s Best Inbound Golf Tour Operator at the 8th World Golf Awards in #Dubai @WorldGolfAwards @DGgolfguide @GolfTourOpsScot @wheregolfbegan @VisitScotGolf @VisitFifeGolf
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
Crail’s Balcomie Links is a firm favourite or our international clients and with its close proximity to St Andrews, @KingsbarnsGL @dumbarniegolf @lundingolfclub it’s no wonder this part of Scotland is a memorable golf tour experience. @CrailGolf @DGgolfguide @VisitFifeGolf
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Wilkinson Golf
6 months
What’s the hardest course you have ever played? I’ll start you off with Ardfin.
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
Cruden Bay and Royal Aberdeen are both rightly acclaimed as world class courses and not surprisingly both have world class par 3s. Here are just 4 of them. @Crudenbaygolf @RoyalAberdeenPS @wheregolfbegan @DGgolfguide @ewenmurray77 @Iona_Stephen @TonyJohnstone56 @PaulLawriegolf
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2 years
Not sure it gets better.
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2 years
My favourite place to play golf.
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1 year
Two Old Course ballot groups today
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
This weeks #fridayflyover comes from Kent, in South East of England. The course at Royal Cinque Ports in Deal is a complete test of links golf. Absolutely stunning. @RCPgolfclub @DGgolfguide @GolfDigest @GolfTourEngland @Top100golfquest @GolfMagazine @PGAmag #proudtobeamember
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
One of the classic links courses close to St Andrews that will enhance your Scottish golf vacation @lundingolfclub is a must play
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3 months
No a bad view from my room
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2 years
Thought I would share a photo.
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1 year
A bench.
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3 years
A relaxing flyover of the world’s oldest golf course. Musselburgh Links, The Old Golf Course hosted @TheOpen 6 times between 1874 - 1889. More than a must play - it’s a rite of passage. @mocgc_links1982 @DGgolfguide @wheregolfbegan @GolfDigest @Iona_Stephen @kingdomdrones
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3 years
Two classic courses situated to the east of Edinburgh on Scotland’s “golf coast”. Gullane No 1 and Dunbar are 2 courses that are worthy of must play status. These are real tests of Scottish links golf. @GullaneGolfClub @dunbargolfclub @DGgolfguide @wheregolfbegan @VisitScotGolf
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4 years
So many courses are described as great. Today I played a genuine great @Crudenbaygolf . Remarkable layout and holes more diverse than any other course I have played. @VisitScotGolf @Dest_golfguide @Golf_ABDN @CrudenBayPro
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1 year
Just enough time for a quick walk before dinner.
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Brora Golf Club
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5 years
Looking great from 1000 feet above ⁦ @dumbarniegolf ⁩ ⁦ @VisitFifeGolf ⁩ ⁦ @VisitScotGolf
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I am truly honoured to receive the Special Recognition Award 2024 at last nights Scottish Golf Tourism Awards. To receive this, and to have it happen in front of so many industry colleagues who I am privileged to call my friends, was a humbling experience. Just when I thought I
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A very special mention to the recipient of the 2024 Special Recognition Award, Gary Wilkinson! Gary received this award for his unwavering contributions to the golf tourism industry. Congratulations Gary, it's very well deserved!
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Wilkinson Golf
2 years
The 3rd @RCPgolfclub 566 yard par 5 to a punchbowl green. Do par 5s get any better?
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Wilkinson Golf
2 years
Thank you to everyone who voted for us for Scotland’s Best Inbound Tour Operator 2022 at the @WorldGolfAwards @DGgolfguide It was an impressive list of nominees so to get the award was humbling.
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2 years
Does it get any better ? @RCPgolfclub
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2 years
One of England’s golfing jewels. @RCPgolfclub
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
A room with a view
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Wilkinson Golf
7 months
After a broken down train, a mid Atlantic turn round of my flight back to Manchester finally made to a round in Pinehurst at @PineNeedlesGolf A Donald Ross design
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Wilkinson Golf
4 years
On the flight path today into #invernessairport superb view of ⁦ @FortroseGC1793 ⁩ a must play course when playing in the #highlands of #scotland @ACSflight ⁩ ⁦ @golfhighland ⁩ ⁦ @Dest_golfguide
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8 months
Day 5 of our #golfadventcalendar takes us back to the Highlands of #Scotland . Fortrose & Rosemarkie is as good as this aerial image makes it look. As their web site says “links golf since 1793” making it the 15th oldest recorded club in the world. As good as the course itself is
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2 years
I am a member @lundingolfclub . It has been suggested that Lundin is the only course in the world where you can see all 18 greens from one point on the course. Are there any others? please RT @DGgolfguide @GolfDigest @SHistorians @TheTodaysGolfer @PGAmag
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Wilkinson Golf
8 months
Day 8 of our #golfadventcaledar and it’s the magnificent Silloth on Solway Golf Club. The most underrated golf course I have ever played. If you are travelling between the Royal’s of Birkdale, Lytham and Liverpool on the way to Turnberry, Prestwick and Troon a stop off at Silloth
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Wilkinson Golf
8 months
Day 16 of our #golfadventcalendar and hardly seems worth posting anything as no one reads tweets on a Saturday. But there is a job to be done. So how about a bit of golf course furniture? And to prove it’s all about location, location, location then here we have what I think is
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Wilkinson Golf
2 years
Is there a better achievement in golf more worthy of a plaque. @Hunstanton_Golf @DGgolfguide @EnglandGolf @GolfChannelPR @SHistorians
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
The infamous "foxy" @RoyalDornochGC
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5 years
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4 years
One of Scotland’s treasures @BroraGolfClub in still warm conditions. Already checking the diary to see when I can return. A James Braid classic. @VisitScotGolf @Dest_golfguide @golfhighland
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7 months
Hard to beat a roaring fire on a chilly Scottish day at Luffness New Golf Club. @OTMTrail
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
Another fiery looking classic. @AberdoveyGC a traditional, glorious links. No better way to link a tour between north and south wales but having been around the village it’s well worth at least one night and probably two as you will want to play the course more than once.
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Wilkinson Golf
8 months
Day 23 of our #golfadventcalendar and I have saved the best to last - Royal Cinque Ports. (Day 24 is a bit different) This is my favourite place to play and I manage 6 or 7 rounds a year and each time it gets better and each time I start planning my next visit. Historically it
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Wilkinson Golf
6 months
Lundin Links was bathed in glorious sunshine this afternoon and was easily the best day of the year so far. Greens were incredible- quick and true and consistent on all holes. The upgrade of the course is progressing well with phase 1 of a three phase renovation already taking
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
Do as you are told @PrestwickGC
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5 months
I don’t think it gets any better than this.
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Wilkinson Golf
4 years
Don’t ask me to chose my favourite child and don’t ask me to rank my favourite courses. But, world wide @RoyalDornochGC is somewhere in my top 5. @VisitScotGolf @golfhighland @Dest_golfguide
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Wilkinson Golf
4 years
Let’s start by saying my preference is for links golf and I have played a lot of links courses. Occasionally I play one new to me and today’s was exceptional. Rye Golf Club is old school and all the better for it. Truly memorable. @Dest_golfguide @GolfTourEngland @TheRyeGolfClub
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Wilkinson Golf
8 months
Day 11 of my #golfadventcalendar and it’s a visit to my home club - Lundin Golf Club at Lundin Links here in #Fife #Scotland Another classic links founded in 1868. It’s a mix of holes designed by Old Tom Morris and James Braid. Not long at 6400 yards but a thoroughly enjoyable
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Wilkinson Golf
4 years
A room with a view. @RoyalGolfHotel overlooking @RoyalDornochGC
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Wilkinson Golf
2 years
Founded in 1864, Royal North Devon is the oldest golf club in England and still sits on the same piece of land. It’s proximity to Saunton, Burnham & Berrow make a tour to the south west of England a true links experience @RNDGolfclub @DGgolfguide @SauntonGolfClub @BurnhamBerrow
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
If you are making the golf journey between the Lancashire Open venues and those in the South West of Scotland you have to stop off and play @sillothgolfclub . Not because it’s en-route but because it’s a brilliant, classic links golf course. One of the very best.
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
My personal course rankings have just been thrown a complete curve ball.
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Wilkinson Golf
9 months
In one. Congratulations Stewart French with his ace @RCPgolfclub on the 8th
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Wilkinson Golf
3 months
Good morning from @TheHomeofGolf
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1 year
Good morning from @KingsbarnsGL
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Wilkinson Golf
4 years
A remarkable day @AskernishGolf . If you enjoy the history of golf & course design then this is a must visit. Be transported back in time and enjoy the test. don’t bother bringing new balls, you will find plenty of the ones I lost. @VisitScotGolf @Dest_golfguide @golfarchitects
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1 year
Perhaps the sun will cooperate after all @RoyalDornochGC
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5 years
Just a photo!
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4 years
Brora is one of Scotland’s classic links courses.Cows & sheep roam freely adding to the uniqueness of the experience. A trip to this part of the Highlands could well be the highlight of your Scottish golf vacation @BroraGolfClub @Dest_golfguide @VisitScotGolf
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
Three superb courses, this time in South Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 to round of our #fridayflyover I don’t think there is any better value anywhere in U.K. than Wales . #affordable #BucketList
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
If you were to only play courses based on ranking then you will probably never chose to play @StAnnesOldLinks . What a mistake! It is superb. Best conditioned and best greens so far this year. A proper must play. @GolfTourEngland @DGgolfguide
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Wilkinson Golf
2 years
Great to catch up at @dumbarniegolf with the team from @DGgolfguide Professionalism is the hallmark of what they do. Just a shame I couldn’t match up to the broadcast and golf skills of @ChloeAllyn - 😞 I have a face (and swing) for radio.
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2 years
Got lucky this week with a ballot time to play The Old Course. Not so lucky with the weather 😞 We still have a few Old Course times this summer check here
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Evolve and adapt. We are off to @TheMachrie . Transport and weapons of choice @VisitScotGolf @DGgolfguide @davidjfoley
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9 months
Loch Lomond
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2 years
What a treat. Curry night at the Proctors and a sneaky look round the golf study. Thank you @SProctorGolf for your hospitality and the tales from the @BonnieWeeGolf @OTMTrail in the company of @MrDaveKerr of @MortonGolfing
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My last round of golf before today was three weeks ago @BelleairCC . Today I played @AnstrutherGolf , tomorrow it’s @lundingolfclub and next Friday it’s @RCPgolfclub . In my happy space.
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
Incredible weather for a round at one of the Highlands’ of Scotland best courses - @NairnGolfClub @Nairn_ProShop what we would describe as a proper links course and with amazing Championship pedigree hosting both Walker and Curtis Cups @DGgolfguide @golfhighland @CaraBanksGC
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2 years
If you play @SauntonGolfClub East Course in the morning what do you do in the afternoon? Have wheels so play the West. #splendid @ukgolfguy that will be 59. @DGgolfguide
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Wilkinson Golf
8 months
Day 18 of our #golfadventcaledar and it’s time for a return journey back to the Highland’s of #Scotland where there are abundance of wonderful courses with a few truly world class. Top of the list is Royal Dornoch and each time I play it the better it gets. A case of familiarity
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Wilkinson Golf
4 years
Love a flyover. This time it’s @KingsbarnsGL a course that continually scores highest in our clients #feedback . With a couple of #oldcourse tee times available April 20 & 28th why not combine the both for a great start to 2020 @VisitFifeGolf @Dest_golfguide @ACSflight #linksgolf
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1 year
The dark side of the dune
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
First time playing @panmuregolf today. Superb course and in immaculate condition. Some great holes including three top notch ones to finish. @wheregolfbegan @VisitScotGolf @DGgolfguide
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Wilkinson Golf
7 years
Who has right of way on a golf course? Clearly not me @BroraGolfClub moving from 14th green to 15th tee @VisitScotGolf @sgtw2017 @sreesanth36
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Wilkinson Golf
5 months
A bit chilly and a bit windy but The Castle Course today @TheHomeofGolf was in great shape for this time of year. Having wintered well, spring golf will be a treat for our visiting clients. Taking a few £s off @MrDaveKerr and @Platinumgolfsco playing “Bisque” made a wonderful
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Wilkinson Golf
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Well we made it to @TheMachrie 13 holes before we needed to be back for our flying window back to Perth. Course is in amazing shape. Can’t wait to go back. Proper photos to follow. @VisitScotGolf @sterlinggolf @Bengerman96
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
A quick flyover @AnstrutherGolf this afternoon with view from 2nd green back to clunhouse and the town beyond. @VisitFifeGolf @Lundin_Pro_Shop @VisitScotGolf @ansterfishbar @Ansterharbfest @Dest_golfguide
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Wilkinson Golf
5 years
First time playing the wonderful @GolspieGolfClub and I regret not playing it many times before. It is a James Braid classic. A stunning mix of true links with a few with a heathland holes. @VisitScotGolf @Dest_golfguide #linksgolf #scotland
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Wilkinson Golf
3 years
It is a special place.
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4 years
Self isolating families go in same car to play #golf . Pay by contactless, change in car park, Putt with flag in (do we need flags) . encourage this with reduced family visitor/guest fees & allow members more guests. Families playing golf - now there is an objective @ScottishGolf
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
It’s my favourite place to play in Scotland. @PrestwickGC @prestwickgcpro
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11 months
Splendid!
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8 months
Day 4 of our #golfadventcalendar is a little bit different. As well as being my favourite course in Scotland it also has in many clients’ opinion the best lunch. A round at Prestwick Golf Club is an absolute must for visitors playing in Scotland’s south west and indulge
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Wilkinson Golf
5 months
A privilege to see @SpeyBayGC during the first stage of its 3 stage renovation upgrade. A lot of work already underway, none of which interfere with a very good and thoroughly enjoying round of golf. This is a course which you need to keep an eye on as it’s going to become very,
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
Good morning from @PrestwickGC
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2 years
Just a breeze @AnstrutherGolf , enough to blow the cobwebs away. Playing with my great friend Mac Logan @Jyngs (read his books) on the infamous #rockies Played off the forward winter tees so only 177 yards rather than the summer 235. @VisitFifeGolf @VisitScotGolf @DGgolfguide
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1 year
Three classic courses that we can include in your highland’s of #scotland golf tour in 2024 and all within an easy drive of @RoyalDornochGC . 1) @BroraGolfClub 2) @GolspieGolfClub 3) @TainGolfClub @DGgolfguide
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7 months
What a splendid way to spend a Tuesday afternoon at the rather wonderful @BelleairCC . Thank you @SHistorians for setting us up. With @MortonGolfing
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Wilkinson Golf
1 year
Another @PrestwickGC aerial from behind 2nd green @prestwickgcpro @VisitScotGolf
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3 years
High tide for the 5th hole, 240 yard par 3 Rockies @AnstrutherGolf A great hole but give due respect to the clifftop 4th which can be seen on the return flight. @VisitFifeGolf @wheregolfbegan @VisitScotGolf @Dest_golfguide thanks to @kingdomdrones
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