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No Laying Up × East Sands: A shared philosophy
No Laying Up has chosen East Sands Golf Co. as their preferred travel partner based on our shared philosophy on golf travel. We love to pair the iconic with the undiscovered—or as Nick likes to say… mix in a cheeseburger.
If you’ve ever watched a season of Tourist Sauce and wished you could go on an NLU golf trip, this is your chance.
“We didn’t think a tour operator existed who shared our priorities and perspectives around golf travel. Then we met Nick and Haley.”
— Tron Carter
Meet Nick & Haley
We’re the husband/wife team behind East Sands Golf Co.
In 2023 we spent 6 months living in St Andrews, Scotland—an extended “honeymove” built around our shared obsession with links golf.
The experience included some curveballs (like Nick caddying for the St Andrews Links Trust when he was laid off)—but it all led us to one core realization: nearly every golf tourist visiting Scotland was on the same cookiecutter trip, and missing out on some of the best Scottish golf as a result.
We decided to start planning golf vacations ourselves, to share our love of links golf and some of the hidden gems we’ve found along the way.
Not your average tour operator
With experience golfing in every corner of Scotland, plus plenty of reps throughout the rest of the British Isles, we’re confident that we can design your perfect itinerary—not just another copied and pasted trip.
Why book your trip with East Sands Golf Co.?
Unmatched local knowledge
We’ve played more than 50 courses across Great Britain & Ireland alone—which means that our recommendations span far beyond the copied and pasted itineraries you’ll find elsewhere. And we love nothing more than sharing these insights with fellow golf geeks.
Detailed upfront discovery
We take time to get to know your group—including swing speeds, budgets, and past travel experience—to design the trip that makes most sense for you. We understand what different golf demographics want from their experience and include off-course ideas, too.
Hands-on support
You’ll be working directly with the two of us at all times—never handed off to an account manager who doesn’t share your love of golf. Customers have listed our attention to detail, creativity, and hands-on customer service (at any hour of the day) as reasons they’d book with us again.
Exclusive offer for the NLU community
The first 20 No Laying Up followers to book a trip with East Sands Golf Co. will save 10% off their total trip cost.
Nest members save $500 per person on every East Sands trip, including group events. This can be paired with the above intro offer. Learn more about becoming a Nest member here.
The trip of a lifetime
“I am especially grateful for the personal touch you both exhibited in working with us.
When I was researching companies to book with, I came across a number of bigger operations. However, I was really drawn to your story and felt you would really understand the significance of this trip to my mom and me. That feeling was solidified when Nick spent a couple phone calls (some of them lasting an hour or so) trying to gauge what we were looking for and firm up the details of our trip. And then furthered by both of your email communication in finalizing details, as well as your text communication during our trip.
I can't think of a single other company who would show this level of personal commitment and touch. I could feel your dedication to sharing your love of golf and Scotland, and it felt like my mom and I were more than just another business client to you. Our experience was made that much better because of it.”
— James M.
A personal and detailed touch
“I am both incredibly grateful for and deeply impressed by Nick and Haley’s thoughtful and detailed efforts in making this trip happen.
They listened carefully to our ideas during the planning stages, and used their expertise to curate the trip of a lifetime. Every detail was seamless—the travel, accommodations, and most importantly, the tee times. The care and attention they put into making sure our trip was amazing, from daily itinerary emails to WhatsApp group chat availability shows a personal and detailed touch that I’m not sure can be found anywhere else.
I’m dreaming of returning to Scotland, and would not even think about going back without Nick and Haley organizing the trip. They’re that great!
— Tim D.
Ready to plan your golf trip?
So are we.
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