EXPLORE THE 2026 AWARD CATEGORIES
The Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2026, in association with Luxe Scot, will take place on 12 March 2026 at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
The awards celebrate outstanding achievements within the Scottish golf tourism industry, recognising the finest courses, hotels, and experiences that have helped establish Scotland as a world-class golfing destination.
Any eligible business in Scotland can enter the awards—attendance at Scottish Golf Tourism Week is not required.
3 STAR OR EQUIVALENT
BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY HOTEL
Awarded to a budget-friendly venue which best caters to the needs of visiting golfers.
4 STAR OR EQUIVALENT
BEST PREMIUM HOTEL
Awarded to a premium hotel or eligible accommodation provider which best caters to the needs of visiting golfers.
5 STAR OR EQUIVALENT
BEST LUXURY HOTEL
Awarded to the Exclusive Use Venue which best caters to the needs of visiting golfers.
SPONSORED BY
BEST EXCLUSIVE USE VENUE
Awarded to the Exclusive Use Venue which best caters to the needs of visiting golfers.
NEW CATEGORY FOR 2026
BEST MUNICIPAL OR COMMUNITY-OWNED COURSE
Awarded to a municipal or community-owned golf course in Scotland that has provided an exceptional experience for visitors and members alike.
SPONSORED BY
BEST 9-HOLE COURSE
Awarded to a nine-hole golf course that has provided an exceptional experience – both on and off the golf course – for visitors and/or members alike.
BEST COURSE UNDER £100
Awarded to the golf course under £100 that provides the very best playing experiences to visiting golfers.
BEST COURSE £100-£200
Awarded to the golf course that provides the very best and most memorable playing experiences.
BEST COURSE £200 AND OVER
Awarded to a golf course that provides the most iconic and memorable playing experiences for visiting golfers.
SPONSORED BY
BEST CLUBHOUSE
Awarded to the golf club or facility that provides the best provisions within its clubhouse.
SPONSORED BY
BEST PRO SHOP
Awarded to the professional shop attached to a golf club that best meets the needs of golfers, both visitors and members alike.
SPONSORED BY
BEST GOLF MARKETING / SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Awarded to the business that executed the best golf marketing/social media campaign in 2025.
BEST SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT
Awarded to a golf club or facility that has undertaken a demonstrably successful sustainability project in the past year.
BEST OFF THE COURSE EXPERIENCE
Awarded to an exceptional visitor attraction or non-golf experience that complements a golf trip to Scotland.
BEST TOUR OPERATOR
Awarded to the tour operator which best caters to the needs of visiting golfers, as voted for by our attending suppliers to Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2026.
If you need to get in touch with the SGTW Team, please contact
info@scottishgolftourismweek.co.uk