Awards Categories

Scottish Golf Tourism Week, DC Thomson and event partners, bunkered and Visit Scotland, are delighted to announce that on 12 March 2026, the 13th edition of the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with ⁠Luxe Scot will take place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

The awards exist to celebrate the outstanding achievements within the Scottish golf tourism industry by recognising the finest courses, hotels and experiences that have helped shape Scotland's reputation as a world-class golfing destination.

Please note that any eligible business in Scotland can enter the awards and are not required to be attendees of Scottish Golf Tourism Week.

Entries close on Friday 14 November, 2025.

Categories are listed below:

BEST BUDGET FRIENDLY HOTEL
(3 star or equivalent)

BEST PREMIUM HOTEL
(4 star or equivalent)

BEST LUXURY HOTEL
(5 star or equivalent)

BEST EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE

BEST MUNICIPAL OR COMMUNITY-OWNED COURSE
Sponsored by bunkered
New category for 2026

BEST 9-HOLE COURSE

BEST COURSE UNDER £100

BEST COURSE £100-£200

BEST COURSE £200 AND OVER

BEST CLUBHOUSE
Sponsored by Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts

BEST PRO SHOP
Sponsored by Golf Genius

BEST GOLF MARKETING / SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

BEST SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT

BEST OFF THE COURSE EXPERIENCE

BEST TOUR OPERATOR

For any awards related enquiries, please contact [email protected]