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Algarve vs St Andrews

Two great golf trip destinations — but which one is right for your crew? Here's a head-to-head comparison using real data from our database.

Algarve, PortugalVSSt Andrews, Scotland
5Courses6
2Bucket-list courses3
$183Avg green fee$345
$260/nightLodging from$400/night
3Restaurants3
3Bars3
3Late-night bars3
2Activities2
Spring, FallBest seasonSpring, Summer, Fall
FAO (25 min)Nearest airportEDI (75 min)
The verdict

Choose Your Trip

Choose Algarve if you want lower green fees, or you're drawn to International golf.

Choose St Andrews if you want more course variety, more bucket-list courses, or you prefer International golf.

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