A release just hit my desk announcing nominees for this year’s Golf Tourism Scotland’s Gold Standard Awards. The nominees for Golf Course of the Year are: Ailsa Course at Turnberry Balcomie Links (Crail) Castle Stuart Golf Links (Inverness) Duke’s Course (St Andrews) Kingsbarns Golf Links Muirfield North Berwick West Links Prestwick Torrance Course (St Andrews) So what say ye, guys? Got a pick? If you were planning a golf trip to Scotland, any of these on your absolute must-play list? BTW, winners will be announced in November at Turnberry Resort. full post »