Scottish golfers have another opportunity to tick some of the country’s most iconic courses off their bucket lists, with the return of Scottish Golf’s Winter Tee Times initiative for 2026/27.
The popular ballot gives members of Scottish Golf affiliated clubs the chance to play some of Scotland’s finest courses at preferential green fee rates, with all proceeds going towards junior golf development.
Eleven courses are taking part this winter, including Open Championship venues Royal Troon, Muirfield and Prestwick, alongside the likes of Royal Dornoch, North Berwick, Cruden Bay, Gullane, Nairn, Dumbarnie and The Renaissance Club. SCHLOSS Roxburghe is a new addition for 2026/27.
For golfers looking to experience some of Scotland’s most celebrated layouts without paying peak-season green fees, it is an opportunity well worth considering.
The initiative also makes a valuable contribution to grassroots golf. Last year’s ballot raised a record £56,000 for junior golf, with 8,220 applications highlighting just how popular the scheme has become.
Robbie Clyde, CEO of Scottish Golf, said: “We’re so lucky to have some of the world’s greatest courses on our doorstep – and many of these iconic venues are once again participating in the Scottish Golf Winter Tee Times ballot.”
He added: “All money received from this offer is ring-fenced to re-invest in junior golf.”
With some of Scotland’s most sought-after tee times up for grabs, competition is likely to be strong again this year.
How to enter the Scottish Golf Winter Tee Times ballot
The ballot is open to members of Scottish Golf affiliated clubs, who can enter using their Scottish Golf ID by logging into their profile at www.scottishgolf.org.
Entries close on Sunday 25 October 2026.