Early summer in Fife pairs long evenings with dry, links-firm conditions across all three courses. This window sits just ahead of peak Open-season crowds, so tee sheets and restaurant bookings stay more accessible. Dumbarnie's inland dune holes contrast with Kingsbarns' exposed coastal stretch and Carnoustie's flat, wind-exposed par, giving three genuinely different tests of shot-shaping. Hotel du Vin's bar and bistro draw on a rotating list of Scottish producers, and its snug bar has become a regular after-round stop for guests comparing notes on the day's rounds. Staying four nights allows a rest day to explore St Andrews Cathedral ruins or the harbour without cutting into golf time.