We are delighted to announce that the 13th edition of the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards, in association with Luxe Scot, is set to take place at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh on 12 March 2026.
The Scottish Golf Tourism Awards exist to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Scottish golf tourism industry by recognising the finest courses, hotels, experiences and campaigns that have helped shape Scotland's reputation as a world-class golfing destination.
Our distinguished finalists and guests will be invited to one of Scotland’s most important venues in the heart of Scotland’s capital. Set among some of the most treasured pieces of Scotland’s history and heritage at the National Museum, attendees who are helping to shape the future of our national sport will be right at the heart of Scotland’s long-standing and world-renowned heritage.
Undoubtedly, our golf clubs are the foundation on which a healthy golf tourism sector is built. Scotland, as the home of golf, offers an incredible draw for golfers worldwide, not least because of the breadth, depth and variety of clubs across our nation, but also the people and volunteers who make our golf clubs the standout locations they have become for golfers worldwide.
The Scottish Golf Tourism Awards recognise our prestigious Championship venues, but also the many parkland, heathland and links courses around the country for visiting golfers of all ability levels and price points. The awards also acknowledge the huge contribution that hospitality and experiences offer to visiting golfers – a reflection of what constitutes a truly warm, Scottish welcome.
2026 welcomes a new category to the lineup, dedicated to public golf venues. The Best Municipal or Community-Owned Golf Course will shine a spotlight on these essential parts of the golf ecosystem in Scotland. Positioning our much-loved munis where they deserve to be, shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the industry.
Entries are now open for the 2026 Scottish Golf Tourism Awards in association with Luxe Scot and close on Friday 14 November 2025.
Below is a full list of our 2026 categories:
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 Golf 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 – sponsored by Luxe Scot
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 more information and to submit your entry, visit: www.scottishgolftourismweek.co.uk/awards-categories.html
Scottish Golf Tourism Awards 2026 in association with Luxe Scot: Event Information
Thursday 12 March 2026
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Entries close Friday 14 November 2025
Ticket and table booking information will be announced in due course