Our next course was North Berwick West Links, which we overlook from the hotel. This was Ellen’s holy grail since her father was an apprentice to a club maker from North Berwick.

Happily for me, I got my swing back and had a very enjoyable time. The course has some crazy holes that would be nearly impossible to play without a caddie. One involves hitting over a wall that runs parallel to the green. Another is an up and down green that is the most copied hole in golf.

The course runs entirely along the Firth of Forth so we had constant sea views. Maggie and I created our own hazard by hitting onto the beach. We both made it back to the fairway.

Once again, our caddies were great. Mine was a very regular type of fellow, and we had a lot of laughs. Thanks to him, I made it off the beach, over the wall and out of deep bunkers.

Dinner the night before was at the Lobster Shack, where we had delicious lobster and lobster rolls.

Dinner our second night was at a local pub, the Ship Inn. All of our caddies seemed surprised we were going to such a local spot, but it was just what we wanted – fish and chips in a lively atmosphere.

Round number three was at Kilspindie. When we told anyone that we were playing there, their eyes would light up, and they would tell us we would have a wonderful time on the “wee course.” It’s shorter than all the others, and more a locals course than a bucket list destination.

The forecast was for all day rain, but luck was on our side and we only had rain for the first few holes. At least we got to use the rain gear we had all brought!

After the round, we were off to St Andrews, where we had a day off from golf to do a little touring.