Nicky hesketh, Author at Scotland's Golf Coast

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July 29, 2022

PAST SCOTTISH OPEN CHAMPIONS

EAST LOTHIAN'S PAST SCOTTISH OPEN CHAMPIONS July saw the arrival of the world’s best men’s golfers to Scotland’s Golf Coast, as the Renaissance Club once again hosted the Genesis Scottish Open. This was the sixth consecutive year that the Renaissance has held the event and the eighth time in ten years that the Scottish Open has been on Scotland’s Golf…

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July 5, 2022

BEER AND GIN

POST-ROUND, SIT BACK, RELAX, ENJOY A BEER OR A GIN Over the course of time, whisky and golf have always gone together. East Lothian is no exception, so much so, we have a dedicated blog to the best whisky spots on Scotland’s Golf Coast. The lowland home of Johnnie Walker, Glenkinchie, is in East Lothian too. There’s a whisky for…

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June 30, 2022

PLAYING LINKS GOLF ON SCOTLAND’S GOLF COAST

HOW TO PLAY LINKS GOLF With the greatest concentration of Championship links golf courses in the world, when visiting Scotland’s Golf Coast, it is important to understand how to play links golf. We know that golf is difficult enough, but by appreciating how to play certain shots, it will give you a helping hand on the first tee. NATURAL CONTOURS…

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June 23, 2022

IMPROVE YOUR GAME ON SCOTLAND’S GOLF COAST

LEARN AND PRACTICE GOLF IN EAST LOTHIAN THE HARDER YOU PRACTICE, THE LUCKIER YOU GET We talk a lot about golf on the coast. We talk a lot about what there is to do on the coast, if you’re not a golfer. But, what about someone who wants to learn to play golf, or, or a golfer who wants to…

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June 13, 2022

GOLF HISTORY ON SCOTLAND’S GOLF COAST

GOLF HISTORY ON SCOTLAND'S GOLF COAST The history of golf. East Lothian, Scotland's Golf Coast. It's where it all began! Sure, there are some doubters, but we all know golf began in Scotland! From 1672 to the present day, East Lothian is a cornucopia of golf history. We're sure there was plenty of golf played on Scotland's Golf Coast before 1672, but…

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May 28, 2022

WHERE TO EAT IN EAST LOTHIAN

THE BEST PLACES TO DINE ON SCOTLAND'S GOLF COAST "GOLF IS LIKE COOKING. YOU SLICE IT. YOU CHIP IT. THEN YOU PUT IT ON GREENS." There’s so much to talk about when it comes to where to eat in East Lothian – Scotland’s Food and Drink County. A county proud of its local produce, creativity, and atmospheric dining experiences. So…

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