There are many reasons why playing golf in Scotland is a beautiful, otherworldly experience. The history, the landscape, the sea, and, of course, links golf are all synonymous with the British Isles.

For a round of 18 holes at the iconic course, for non-members, it costs about the same as your normal PGA Tour venue open to the public. Depending on the exchange rate, the peak green fee for 2024 is $408, in the high season from mid-April to mid-October. During the winter season, it falls to a low of £196 from November 1-March 31.

Gareth Bale saw his golf ball stolen by a dog during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am tournament in Scotland.

Gareth Bale's second round at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship pro-am took an unexpected turn when a dog ran onto the course and stole his ball. The Welsh football icon has been paired with PGA Tour star Dan Brown for the pro-am event this week with the duo among the favourites to win.