Scotland Golf Camp, Craigielaw Golf Club
- Overnight
- Co-Ed
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
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The 2025 Junior Golf Experience at Craigielaw - Independently Owned and Operated by College Links Golf and Elite Level Golf
The 2025 Scotland Golf Camp offers a premier and exclusive golfing experience designed to enhance each camper's understanding of the game while also immersing them in a unique cultural adventure. Participants will receive top-notch golf instruction from experienced teaching professionals, gaining insights into advanced techniques and strategies. Beyond the golf course, campers will explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Scotland, making this truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
This four-day camp covers everything you need: accommodations at Craigielaw Lodge, airport transfers, daily instruction covering all facets of the game, transportation throughout camp, all meals, pre-booked golf fees and a city tour of Edinburgh. Camp Directors, Jon Whithaus and Dan Wesley, will serve as your guide throughout the trip.
*Please note: the camp tuition does not include airfare. All participants will be responsible for booking their own airfare to and from Scotland.
Highlights Include
- Instruction from NCAA D1 & D3 coaching staff covering all aspects of the short game and the long game
- Three 18-Hole rounds at Craigielaw Links with a concluding 18-hole competition
- Mental training and strategies will be woven throughout all aspects of the camp promoting self-belief and success skills
- Accomodations at the Beautiful Craigielaw Lodge
- Cultural experience with a Edinburgh city tour
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Camp Coaches
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Associate Head Women's Golf Coach, Duke University Jon Whithaus
Jon serves as the Associate Head Women's Golf Coach at Duke University and also owns and operates Elite Level Golf. He will serving as Camp Director for the Nike Junior Golf Camps at Duke University.
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Head Men's Golf Coach, University of Rochester Dan Wesley
Dan Wesley is the Head Men's Golf Coach at University of Rochester. Dan has also directed Nike Junior Golf Camps in Rochester, NY in previous years and serves as co-camp coordinator for the Nike Short Game Camps.
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Camp Details
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates: June 2-5, 2025
- Age Group: 12-18
- Gender: Co-ed
- Camp Type: Overnight
- Meals: Overnight campers will receive all meals during camp (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- Program: The All Abilities program is designed to improve the fundamental skills needed for golf including putting, chipping, bunker play, and full-swing. On the first day of camp, all participants will be evaluated by the instructors and placed into groups based on age and ability level in various individual, small group and full group settings.
Please note: Camp schedules and details may be subject to change.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- The Scotland Golf Camp price includes...
- Airport and Ground Transfers throughout your trip
- Four-night stay at the Craigielaw Lodge
- Welcome reception, Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner each day of camp
- Collegiate Discussions provided by Jon Whithaus & Dan Wesley
- Daily instruction at the grass academy practice grounds
- Welcoming course play at the Academy course
- Three 18-Hole rounds at Craigielaw Links with a concluding 18-hole competition
- Edinburgh City Tour
- Prize-giving dinner at the Edinburgh Venue
- The Scotland Golf Camp & St Andrews price includes...
- Inclusive of the Scotland Golf Camp price
- Transfer by private coach to St Andrews
- Two night stay at University of St Andrews campus
- Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner each day of camp
- Two 18-hole rounds at the Eden Course, Jubilee Course (and/or St Andrews Links)
- Rest of day at leisure in St Andrews (options include British Golf Museum, open-top bus tour, Old Course walking tour)
- The Golfing Companion Add-on price includes...
- Golf at two prestigious golf courses: Dunbar Golf Club and Turnberry Golf Club
- Ground transfers by private coach
- Meal options throughout the trip
- Watch final day's 18-hole competition at Craigielaw Links
- Edinburgh City Tour and dinner
- The Golfing Companion & St Andrews Add-on price includes...
- Inclusive of the Golfing Companion Add-on option
- Transfer by private coach to St Andrews
- Two night stay at University of St Andrews campus
- Breakfast, Light Lunch, and Dinner each day of camp
- Two 18-hole rounds at the Eden Course, Jubilee Course (and/or St Andrews Links)
- Rest of day at leisure in St Andrews (options include British Golf Museum, open-top bus tour, Old Course walking tour)
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio.
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Players should supply their own golf clubs, glove, golf balls, and tees.
- Facilities: Craigielaw Golf Club
- Medical Protocol: Camp will have on-site staff to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
- Housing:
- Campers Per Room: Campers will be housed in double rooms at the Lodge.
- Roommates: Campers stay in two-person rooms and are assigned by age, gender and roommate requests. If you have a roommate request, and have not previously provided us with the information, please do so no later than 14 days prior to the camp start date. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Linens: Linens will be provided.
- Air Conditioning: All rooms are air-conditioned.
- Spending Money: We recommend that each overnight camper bring $75-$100 per week of spending money to cover incidentals like snacks, souvenirs and other activities.
*Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
US Sports Camps, College Links Golf, Elite Level Golf, and Craigielaw Golf Club are NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money. Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment and personal items. We recommend that you do not send unnecessary items, which can get lost. Camper bags may be inspected upon check in or at any time during camp to ensure no drugs, alcohol or other improper substances are brought to camp.
- Golf clubs
- Golf Balls/tees/glove
- Golf shoes and tennis/athletic shoes
- Athletic clothing (t-shirts, shorts)
- 5-6 collared shirts (recommended)
- 4-6 golf appropriate shorts/pants
- 6-8 pairs of socks
- Casual clothes/pajamas
- Sweatshirt/warm up jacket and pants
- Raingear and/or umbrella
- Toilet/personal items
- Insect repellent
- Laundry bag
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat/visor
- Snacks (optional)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers provided by College Links Golf and Elite Level Golf
CAMP INFORMATION
After registering for camp, you will receive a short confirmation email and communication from College Links Golf and Elite Level Golf. Between registration and camp, please be on the lookout for important emails about ground transfers, accommodations and other necessary information. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Elite Level Golf at [email protected].
TRANSPORTATION
College Links Golf will provide airport transfers and ground transfers throughout the day for the group. The times of the airport transfer shall be determined when Elite Level golf has all flight details. *Please note: the camp tuition does not include airfare. All participants will be responsible for booking their own airfare.
PAYMENT
In order to confirm your trip, a $1,000 non-refundable deposit will be required with the remaining balance due on the first day of the month, three months prior to the start of camp.
Four-day camp at Craigielaw Golf Club:
- Camp participant: $2,230
- Golfing companion: $3,950
- Non-golfing Companion: $1,590
Four-day camp at Craigielaw Golf Club & St Andrews Links
- Camp participant: $3,950
- Golfing companion: $5,450
- Non-golfing Companion: $2,230
All payments will be taken in U.S. Dollars (USD) and converted to the British Pound Sterling (GBP). Due to the fluctuation in conversion rates, pricing may be subject to change. *Please note: You may be required to make an additional payment if pricing changes.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please see below for the cancellation charges prior to your travel date. Cancellations, for any reason, will result in:
- Cancellation more than 90 days: Forfeit $1,000 non-refundable deposit
- Cancellation from 90-61 days: Forfeit 50% of total tour cost
- Cancellation 60 days or less: Forfeit 100% of total tour cost
Note: US Sports Camps, Inc. and Nike, Inc. are not sponsors, co-sponsors, owners or operators of the Scotland Golf Camp, Craigielaw Golf Club. The Scotland Golf Camp are owned and operated by College Links Golf and Elite Level Golf. US Sports Camps, Inc. is a marketing and registration service for these camps and it and Nike have no control over the operation of the camps or the acts or omissions of College Links Golf and Elite Level Golf.
This camp is open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level, and/or gender).
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*Sample schedule subject to change. All participants will receive a full itinerary prior to the camp start date.
Day One
- Morning Transfer from Airport to Craigielaw
- Early Afternoon Instructional Session: Range/Short game/Putting practice/Play Academy course
- Evening Welcome Dinner & Discussion
Day Two
- Morning Instructional Session: Range/Short game/Putting practice/Play Academy course
- Afternoon Play 18 Holes at Craigielaw Links
- Evening Dinner & Discussion
Day Three
- Morning Instructional Session: Range/Short game/Putting practice/Play Academy course
- Afternoon Play 18 Holes at Craigielaw Links
- Evening Dinner & Discussion
Day Four
- Morning 18-hole competition at Craigielaw Links
- Afternoon Transfer to Edinburgh for city tour
- Evening Prize-giving dinner, Edinburgh Venue
Craigielaw Golf Club
Craigielaw Golf Club is a modern links in the heart of East Lothian’s Golf Coast. Just 30 minutes from Edinburgh International Airport and Edinburgh City Centre, it is ideally located for a short break in Scotland. The club includes a championship course, pro-standard practice facilities, a par-three teaching course, on site accommodation and a variety of clubhouse catering options.
Golf Facilities:
- Championship Links –6,600 yard, par 72 championship course.
- South Links –custom-built par three practice course designed by Donald Steele & Co.
- Practice grounds –More than 6,500 square meters of teeing area, practice bunkers and chipping mounds
- Covered driving range with Trackman performance software
Off Course:
- Craigielaw Lodge –30double/twin ensuite rooms, located in clubhouse.
- Dining options –formal dining area, café-style tables and casual lounge. Potential to host outdoor barbecues on lawn.
- Spacious team room for meetings/classes
- On site pro shop can arrange rental of equipment, trolleys, etc.
St Andrews Links® Golf Courses
St Andrews is famously known around the world as the Home of Golf. In total the town has 189 holes of golf to choose from which offers juniors on our golf camps an exciting variety of links golf to experience. St Andrews Links Trust currently operates six courses on the links – the world-renowned Old Course, the New Course (established in 1895), the Jubilee (1897), the Eden (1914), the Strathtyrum (1993) and the nine-hole Balgove. A seventh – The Castle Course – has been built in a panoramic coastal setting to the south of the town.
The Eden
One of the six courses under the guidance of the St Andrews Links Trust, the Eden is a delightful links course and one of the Links' more popular tracts. The fairways are not especially tight, although there are bordered by whins with thick semi rough just in front. The greens are one of the highlights round this course and if you get on the wrong side you can be left with a treacherous 30-footer that's full of curves and contours. The closing stretch of holes are superb, with the long 17th featuring out of-bounds on the right and the 18th, which has a wonderful, teasing approach shot into an undulating green.
Jubilee Course
The third championship course at the Home of Golf, the Jubilee is considered by many to be the most challenging course on the famous Links. Built in 1897, it was originally intended for use by ladies and beginners; however, after seeing its prime golfing location between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was converted to a championship layout in 1988.
Camp Questions & Answers
What is the cancellation policy?
Please see below for the cancellation charges prior to your travel date. Cancellations, for any reason, will result in:
- Cancellation more than 90 days: Forfeit 30% non-refundable deposit
- Cancellation from 90-61 days: Forfeit 50% of total tour cost
- Cancellation 60 days or less: Forfeit 100% of total tour cost
Are flights included in the price of camp?
College Links Golf will provide airport transfers and ground transfers throughout the day for the group. The times of the airport transfer shall be determined when Elite Level golf has all flight details. *Please note: the camp tuition does not include airfare. All participants will be responsible for booking their own airfare.
Why is the Camper Participant and Golfing Companion add-on a difference in price?
The Golf Camper Participant entails guests staying, eating and playing at one golf club for the duration of the trip. Camper Participants are receiving a discounted young person's rate for their golf. The Golfing Companion package is a bespoke tour, encompassing golf at two prestigious Scottish courses, transport to and from those courses, and meal options. The Golfing Companion Add-on program is different and separate to the Camper Participant. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Elite Level Golf at [email protected].
Will the Add-ons stay in the same room or separately from the campers? Is there a maximum number of add ons a single camper can have?
Yes, Add-ons will stay in the same room as campers. The maximum number of guests that can be accommodated in each room is three.
What if I have a younger child that wants to participant?
If a family wishes to travel with a child, the child may select the Non-Golfing Companion Add-on. Children under 12 years old cannot participate as a Golf Camper Participate or Golfing Companion.
Will I receive more information about my camp?
After registering for camp, you will receive a short confirmation email and communication from College Links Golf and Elite Level Golf. Between registration and camp, please be on the lookout for important emails about ground transfers, accommodations and other necessary information. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Elite Level Golf at [email protected].
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
