Isle of South Uist, Scotland. Architect: Old Tom Morris, 1891; assisted by Gordon Irvine, 2008. Yardage: 6,164. Par: 72. Green Fee: $80. Contact: 011-44/1878-700-684, askernishgolfclub.com.
From Glasgow, drive north to Oban to catch a ferry to Lochboisdale. For a longer, more scenic route, drive to Uig on the Isle of Skye and hop a ferry to Lochmaddy, an hour’s drive north of Askernish. For ferry schedules and fares visit calmac.co.uk. A one-hour flight from Glasgow to Benbecula, just north of South Uist, is also available, via Logan Air; visit ba.com for details.
Rooms: from $110. Contact: 011-44/1878-700-444, isleshotelgroup.co.uk.
Rooms: from $84. Contact: 011-44/1878-700-332, lochboisdale.com.
Rooms: from $110. Contact: 011-44/1878-700-215, polocharinn.com.
Copyright © 2008, American Express Publishing. All rights reserved.