Celebrating Fife Success at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards

Fife businesses once again shone at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards, earning national recognition for excellence in hospitality, sustainability, innovation and visitor experience. This year’s achievements highlight the Kingdom’s continued leadership as one of Scotland’s most iconic golf destinations.

Fife Leads the Way in Scottish Golf Tourism

Fife’s strong showing at this year’s awards reflects the passion, creativity and dedication of local businesses that work hard to welcome visitors from around the world. With wins across multiple categories, the Kingdom continues to play a central role in shaping Scotland’s global reputation as the Home of Golf.

Award Winners from Across the Kingdom

Old Course Hotel, St Andrews — Best Luxury Hotel

The Old Course Hotel secured the award for Best Luxury Hotel, reinforcing St Andrews’ international reputation for world‑class hospitality and unforgettable visitor experiences.

St Andrews Links — Innovation, Sustainability and Marketing Excellence

St Andrews Links celebrated several major achievements, including:

• Best Golf Marketing / Social Media Campaign for the Old Course Reversed initiative, which offered golfers a rare opportunity to experience the historic layout in reverse.
• Best Sustainability Project, recognising outstanding long-term work in environmental stewardship and landscape protection.

Dunnikier Park Golf Course, Kirkcaldy — Highly Commended

Dunnikier Park earned a Highly Commended place in the Municipal or Community-Owned Course category, highlighting the strength of publicly accessible golf in the region.

The Hickory Golf Workshop, Leven — Best Off‑Course Experience

Celebrating heritage and craftsmanship, The Hickory Golf Workshop was recognised for one of Scotland’s top off‑course visitor experiences.

Fife Golf Trust — National Sustainability Recognition

The Seven Courses for Nature project won the national award for Best Sustainability Project, demonstrating the Trust’s leadership in protecting natural habitats, improving biodiversity and ensuring that golf and nature thrive together across the Kingdom.

Protecting Public Golf for Future Generations

With national discussions focusing on the challenges facing municipal courses elsewhere in Scotland, Fife stands out as a positive example of community‑centred golf provision.

The Kingdom benefits from:

• A strong network of publicly accessible courses
• Sustainable course management across multiple sites
• Engaged communities and junior pathways
• A commitment to keeping golf open and affordable for all

These principles align closely with the newly announced awards category for Best Public or Community‑Owned Golf Course, which places a national spotlight on the importance of accessible golf. This creates new opportunities for Fife’s municipal courses to gain further recognition in future award years.

A Kingdom Built on Warmth, Welcome and World‑Class Golf

Fife’s continued success at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards celebrates not only outstanding individual achievements but also the wider strength of the region’s tourism and hospitality sector. From championship golf to hidden gems, innovative visitor experiences and sustainable stewardship, the Kingdom continues to inspire — offering unforgettable moments for visitors and industry partners alike.

Congratulations to all of Fife’s winners and highly commended businesses.
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