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Frequently Asked
Questions
Golf
Simply send an enquiry here, contact our sales team on info@mygolfgrouptravel.com or give us a call on +353 (0)1-904 1130.
No. Old Course tee times are sold within a fully managed luxury golf tour programme which includes a set of minimum requirements, usually 6 Nights, 5 Rounds, and transportation.
When you book your golf tour with us, our fulfilment team will be in touch to arrange all additional requirements such as caddies, buggies etc. All booked caddies will be added to your itinerary. Please note that caddies are not guaranteed but we have an excellent record of securing them for all our golfers. Caddies are paid in cash at the end of each round, so please ensure you have enough Euros or British Pounds to pay them.Should you wish to know the cost for caddies at each course, please contact our team on info@mygolfgrouptravel.com or give us a call on +353 (0)1-904 1130.
All buggy requests are managed through our fulfilment department. Please note that there are a number of courses across Ireland and Scotland are walking only courses. Please speak to our fulfilment/operations department for furture details on golf buggies.
While its more common for clients to bring their own clubs, it is possible to hire sets of golf clubs. This is handled through our fulfilment/operations department.
Many golf courses, including St Andrews Links do not accept advanced bookings for single golfers, however single golfers can play as part of our escorted tours. If you're a single golfer, contact our sales team on info@mygolfgrouptravel.com.
Most golf courses acorss Ireland and Scotland do not require a handicap cert. The Old Course is one that does - Make sure you bring your handicap certificate to the first tee and present it to the Starter. (Generally, a GHIN card or similar is what is expected). The maximum handicap is 36 for men and ladies on the Old Course.
The Old Course is closed every Sunday (apart from when there are tournaments taking place). It closes in early May, the middle two weeks in September and during the Dunhill Links Trophy which is alternately last week of September or first week of October.
Each golf course sets its own inclement weather policy and therefore all decisions regarding partial refunds or green fee vouchers are solely at the discretion of the supplier.
Booking & Reservations FAQs
The best way to book a golf trip is to submit a request through our website, email us directly at info@mygolfgrouptravel.com, or call our office on +35319041130. A member of our team will be delighted to discuss your golf travel plans with you.
We are proud members of the IGTOA (Ireland Golf Tour Operator Association) and IAGTO (The Global Golf Tourism Organisation). We are also the winners of The Best Inboud Golf Tour Operator at the 2025 World Golf Awards.
We occasionally employ the services of a professional photographer/videographer to capture images for use by mygolfgroup Travel in marketing activities and programme fulfilment. Please speak to a member of our team before your arrival date if you wish to be exempt from any of this activity.
You should begin to plan your trip 12-18 months in advance to be sure of getting onto the golf courses that you would like to play. Golf Courses open their tee sheets at different stages throughout the year, so it can be a long process to get everything in place.
The ideal group size for a bucket list golf trip to Ireland or Scotland is 4, 8 or 12.
Once we receive your request, a member of our team will conduct an informal call where we'll gather important information such as preferred dates, numbeer of nights, number of rounds, the type of accommdations, and most important of all what courses you'd like to play.
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Accommodation FAQs
Check-in times can vary for each hotel; however, the standard check-in time is from 15:00 onwards. Early check-in and late check-out may be available, but this can be subject to a charge.
All prices advertised on the website are based on two people sharing unless otherwise stated. Groups of an odd number or those wishing to stay in their own room may incur a single supplement charge.
Yes, you can book a trip with non-golfers. For online bookings please select the desired number of non-golfers or alternatively make a note on the inquiry form when contacting us via email.
We offer a number of different packages for non-golfers specific to the tour they are joining. We are also able to create bespoke itineraries, for more information please contact info@mygolfgrouptravel.com
Travel & Transportation FAQs
No, unfortunately we are unable to book or include flights within your chosen experience.
Yes - please inform us of your flight details and we will organise the transport according to group size and let you know the cost. Please note that some of our set experiences will include airport transfers, so please check the package inclusions listed on the website.
Yes; from April 2025, all visitors to the UK from the EU, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan will need to have a valid ETA form. You can find out more on application, cost and other useful information on the UK Government website.
When you arrive, one of our ground team will meet you in the arrivals hall at the Airport. They will explain how the programme will run over the duration of the trip, and will be in touch at different points throughout your trip.
Booking Amendments FAQs
Yes, you may request amendments to your booked programme, however these need to be carried out by the lead booker. We always do our very best to work with our clients as much as possible.
No, there is not any additional charge for making adjustments to your booking. Our team will do our very best to accomadate any request that you have.
All non-refundable deposits will be held in accordance with our cancellation terms. The group may also incur increased costs as a result of numbers reducing.
Amendments can be made up to the day you travel. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur increased costs to your trip.
Should you cancel your trip more than 16 weeks out your deposit is retained. If you cancel 16 weeks to 60 days out 80% of the booked programme cost is retained. If you cancel 60 – 30 days 90% of the booked programme cost is retained and if you cancel less than 30 days out 100% of the booked programme cost is retained.
Our full terms and conditions can be found here.
Payments & Deposits FAQs
A non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit of 40% must be paid to mygolfgroup Travel within 14 days from the date of the invoice sent by mygolfgroup Travel, otherwise the booking may be cancelled and the space resold at the sole discretion of mygolfgroup Travel.
You can pay using a credit or debit card via a secure payment link or alternatively you can arrange for a bank transfer.
All non-refundable deposits will be held in accordance with our cancellation terms. The group may also incur increased costs as a result of numbers reducing.
Yes, members of your group can make their own payments, they simply need to quote the lead bookers name and confirmation number.
Firstly, check all the details you are entering are correct, if you are still having problems, then please contact us at info@mygolfgrouptravel.com or give us a call on +353 1 9041130.
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