Welcome To Hidden Links®

Once upon a time in this greatest of all games, golfers traveled across oceans to two enchanted islands, drawn by the magic that awaited at destinations like the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland and Ballybunion Golf Club in County Kerry, Ireland. There, the welcome was great, the courses uncrowded, and the golf beyond their wildest imagination. They returned home proudly proclaiming their discoveries, inspiring myriad other pilgrims to follow in their footsteps.

There lie in Ireland and Scotland, indeed throughout the British Isles, golf courses that these explorers overlooked, hidden in the heather, where discovery still awaits. Incomparable golf settings like Royal West Norfolk Golf Club in the “Hidden” England, Machrihanish Golf Club on Scotland’s Mull of Kintyre, and Ireland’s gloriously remote Carne Golf Links, where the welcome is just as great, the courses are still uncrowded, and the entire golf experience perhaps even more special.

Today, that same spirit of discovery takes our travelers from Ballybunion to Ballyliffin, from St. Andrews to St. Enodoc, and on to Portugal, Spain, Italy, Canada, the Caribbean and the USA.

Every Hidden Links tour is built on expertly designed itineraries and seamless logistics, with guaranteed tee times at iconic courses like Royal Troon, Turnberry and Ballybunion.

Our website features what may be the world’s most comprehensive library of golf course photography and video. Browse our country, region and course pages and sample tours, and you’ll find the famous shrines alongside the hidden links that will make your trip stand out. When you’re ready, our exclusive Tour Fitting℠ form is the first step toward a golf vacation you’ll remember forever.

Hidden Links—The Golf Tour of Your Imagination™

Hidden Links—The Scotland and Ireland Experts™

 

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Why Hidden Links

Since 2001, Hidden Links has been planning golf trips to Scotland, Ireland, England and Wales. The game is in our roots. Our President, Iain McLean, grew up in Scotland playing Elie, one of the Hidden Gems we include in itineraries whenever the fit is right. His grandfather was a world-class amateur who competed in The Open and The Walker Cup, and played many a round with Bobby Jones! Michelle McGreevey, Managing Director of Ireland, represented Ireland internationally and once shot 66 on The Old Course in competition.

We have longstanding relationships with the courses our clients dream of playing, and that starts with The Old Course at St Andrews, where we have been selected as an Authorised Provider, allowing us to offer guaranteed tee times. Those relationships extend to Royal County Down, Royal Portrush, Ballybunion, Carnoustie and the other great courses across the UK and Ireland. Our team in Scotland and Ireland greets you on arrival and is there if anything unexpected comes up.

Today we also plan trips to Portugal, Spain, Italy, Canada, the Caribbean and the USA. Since 2022, we’ve been very proud to have Sir Nick Faldo as our global brand ambassador, and our commercials have run on the Golf Channel ever since.

When you’re ready, share your trip preferences, and we’ll design a tour around them!

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