Golf Summer Study Abroad Program in Scotland - Sports

This whole experience with Adelante Abroad was an absolute blast. I was able to learn so much about the game of golf and I now have a much deeper appreciation for the sport after being able to experience the home of golf first hand. We were able to play many nice courses for discounted rates and managed to golf almost every day we were there. I also loved coaching the school kids because they were very into the activities we had planned. The city of St. Andrews is very nice and I loved calling it home for a month.

I got to play some of the best golf courses the country and the world can offer and my game improved a noticeable amount. I met a lot of great people (in the program and from around the world) who made the trip memorable. I saw a lot of great scenery from castles to lakes and rivers to beautiful golf courses. Our instructors Gary and Graeme were helpful, fun, knowledgeable, easygoing, and truly wanted to do everything they could to make it the best possible month in Scotland. Finally, I learned a lot about the history of the game, rules, and instruction.

This was my first time traveling abroad and it was amazing. They make you feel at home during the whole trip and answer any and all questions you have. You also have enough free time to go explore other places while you are studying here. Overall it was an amazing experience!

SRUC Elmwood provided a great experience through informative classes and uniquely planned experiences. I truly enjoyed having the opportunity to play so many different courses in the home of golf. We were provided with great accommodations and put in a great location. I was lucky to be placed with an awesome group of friends some who I even consider family now. Although the administration side in Scotland was great, there was a huge lack of communication from the Adelante side on what activities would be included. There were multiple false promises on what this program would include and a lot of inorganization on there side. A lot of things that sold the program to me when I initially signed up were not included once I arrived abroad which was disappointing.

I love this trip and would recommend it to anyone looking to pursue a career in golf somewhere down the line. Although, if you are going on this trip purely for golf matters, expect to spend a lot of money paying for all of the courses that you want to play, only a few of the green fees are provided for you.

When I first heard I could study abroad in Scotland and get to play so many cool golf courses, I knew I had to sign up. When I first got to Scotland, I felt a little bit of culture shock and was a little nervous for what was to come. As soon as I met Gary, Graeme and Ian all of those worries went away and they helped me get accustomed to it and from then on I had an amazing time!

While in Scotland I have had a wonderful time, not only do i feel that i have learned about all aspects of the golf industry I also got to play some of the most reputable golf courses in the world by the likes of The St. Andrews old course, Kingsbarns Golf links, Dumbarnie, and many more.

Scotland was an amazing experience! Trying new things and being in a new culture was great and I would recommend everyone go abroad. I grew and changed in so many ways during my time in Scotland and I will take that experience with me throughout my life. The staff at SRUC Elmwood where I studied were extremely professional and helpful. They did their best to make sure we had what we needed and were enjoying our stay at all times.

We had an amazing time while we spent a month in Scotland. We got to play tons of dream courses and meet lots of amazing people. I also could not have asked for a better group of people to go on this trip with.

It was an amazing time. I golfed some of the most historic and beautiful courses and it blew me away with how they are on a different level. Gary, Graeme, and Ian are awesome instructors and we learned a lot from them with coaching, site visits, etc. The only trouble I had was before I left for the trip, the deposit was kind of sketchy and the predeparture meetings were a little misleading with information. For example, we were paying for golf most of the week (with a local discount, but still expensive), and it was harder to get on the old course than I expected.

The study abroad program was a great time! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. It's an awesome way to get to know others interested in the same things you are, while also being guided through a new area and culture of the world. Highly recommended for anyone interested in golf and the world around it.

This was by far the best trip that I have ever been on!! With the help of all the staff at SRUC Elmwood is was very easy and quick to get integrated into the program and comfortable in a new country. They also taught us about so much about the world of golf. From the history of golf itself, to the coaching, to taking with General Managers and Head Greenskeepers of facilities to get a behind the scenes look at the workings of a golf course. On top of that playing some of the best golf courses the world has to offer. There was so much information and experiences that were done over the month in Scotland that created countless memories that I will remember forever.

I never could have imagined this trip ending up the way it has. I have don't everything I imagined I would up here and so much more. I have learned a ton, improved my game, and made friends for life. I highly encourage anyone who can to take this opportunity.

Everything about this trip was worth it! I was able to play my dream courses (The Old Course and Carnoustie), as well as explore courses that are true hidden gems, but you will have to come see those for yourselves... The instructors care so much about seeing you succeed, and I have made connections here that I hope will last a lifetime. This trip is a MUST for anyone who is interested in pursuing something in the golf industry, or simply just loves the game of golf. There was also plenty of free time to be able to explore all the beauty Scotland has to offer. We went into Edinburgh for the weekend and were able to learn so much about the culture and history of the place we were calling home for a month. This trip can be whatever you make it. There are countless opportunities to personalize it to fit each person with the common denominator of loving golf!

This has been the experience of a life time! I am not a great golfer by any means but the high level training we have access to and world renowned courses we have played are top notch. The courses are also very informative from the deep history of golf to coaching kids in golf the classes use real world experience at an excellent level.

This study abroad trip blew away my expectations. From start to finish it just got better and better as the days went on. I loved every aspect of this trip, the classes that we took and the courses that we were able to play and see. I would recommend this opportunity to anyone that is interested and I would say to take advantage of the opportunity while you can. I never thought I would be able to do something like this and I am just really happy I chose to do it. 10/10 would recommend.