The last 2 months have seen Scotland benefit from a surprisingly long spell of nice weather, and golf courses all over the country are reaping the rewards.  Scotland has a diverse climate and the weather is unpredictable even in the summer months, so the recent high temperatures and sunshine have been welcomed by everyone.

I haven’t played many rounds away from my home course this year, but when I have, the condition of the courses has been superb.  I’d actually say that some courses would benefit from a touch of rain as approach shots to greens can be unpredictable with the hard ground conditions.  I’m not complaining about the hard fairways though, as drives are gaining 30-40 yards in some cases.  I never thought I’d see the day when I’d be hoping for rain in Scotland…but it has arrived.

On the run up to trips I am often asked by clients what kind of weather they should expect and I generally respond with the same answer – prepare for all conditions and hope for the best.  It is a difficult question to answer as you can literally experience all 4 seasons during the same day.  Clients who have travelled in the last 7-8 weeks have definitely enjoyed some of the best weather Scotland has to offer.  I struggle to enjoy golf when it’s raining, the wind is blowing so hard I can’t put my umbrella up, and I play badly, but this has not been an issue so far this year.  Here’s hoping it keeps up!

By Gary Sheppard.  Gary has been with PerryGolf for over 4 years and is one of our Golf Travel Specialists.