Three of Scotland's most-discussed links courses, four nights, one Fife base. May's longer daylight hours stretch the golfing day well past a typical 18-hole round, letting a late tee time still finish in good light. Carnoustie's closing stretch has decided Open Championships, Dumbarnie Links weaves through wetland and dune ridges shaped by Clive Clark, and Kingsbarns adds a cliffside finish that rewards accurate iron play. Rooms at Hotel du Vin mix original architectural details with contemporary furnishings, and several open onto private courtyards. Between rounds, St Andrews' old town is close enough to reach on foot for dinner or a browse through its golf shops.