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The Home Of Golf
With over 550 courses, including the oldest course in the world, the Old Links at Musselburgh, any golfer worth his salt knows that Scotland is the birthplace of golf (or ‘gowf’ as it was first named), and that (and some fine 19th holes) makes Scotland the ultimate golfing destination for golfers everywhere.
Discover more about golf at VisitScotland's official golf website, where you can find your favorite golf course and save money on your golf trip with a wide range of golf passes - some offerings savings of 30-40% on standard green fees. Or learn from the expert himself, former Ryder Cup legend, Sam Torrance. Check out Sam's tips on planning your golf trip, finding the best 19th holes and much more at http://samsscotland.visitscotland.com. Planning a golfing vacation? See our exclusive golfing deals offered as part of our fantastic Drive it Home promotion where you can also claim a free fourball to play at one of Scotland's great courses! For further details, click here.Also, St Andrews' reputation as the Home of Golf has been cemented by an authoritative list of the world's best courses, which has named four of the Fife town's seven in the top 100 for the first time. Scotland has 17 golf courses in the Golf Digest's annual list of the top 100 outside the United States, compiled by more than 900 international experts. The Old Course came in second place, the New Course in 63rd, the Castle Course in 65th and the Jubilee Course in 92nd place. Other Scottish golf courses included in the top 100 include Kingsbarns, Muirfield, Turnberry, Royal Dornach, Carnoustie, Royal Troon, Loch Lomond, Cruden Bay, Machrihanish at Campbeltown, North Berwick, Royal Aberdeen, Western Gailes and Prestwick.
Scotland’s championship courses
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St. Andrews
The ‘Home of Golf’ is the largest golf resort in Europe, with the world-famous Old Course and its five sister courses. Enter the daily lottery for a tee time at St Andrews renowned Old Course where 42,000 rounds are played each year. (Depending on the day, you have approximately a 50/50 chance.) |
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Carnoustie
Location of the upcoming British Open in July 2007. Known as the ‘Killer Links’ due to it being one of Scotland’s most difficult courses.
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Cruden Bay
A classic coastal links, near Aberdeen, this course is ranked in the top 100 in the world.
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Loch Lomond
The 6th hole of this exclusive course, which takes you along the side of the loch, is the longest in Scottish golf.
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Muirfield
Made up of two separate loops, this course impressed Jack Niclaus so much he named his Ohio golf resort, Muirfield Village, in its honor.
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Nairn
Views towards Ben Wyvis and the Sutherland hills make these traditional Scottish links one of the country’s most picturesque courses.
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Prestwick
The location of the very first British Open in 1860. Visit the stone cairn by the clubhouse, said to be on the site of the first original tee.
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Royal Dornoch
Some 40 miles beyond the Highland Capital of Inverness and sometimes described as 'the St Andrews of the north', Royal Dornoch is a tranquil getaway for golfers despite its challenging layout.
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Royal Troon
One of the world’s best courses, the club motto ‘tam arte quam marte’ – ‘as much as by skill as by strength’ – says it all.
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Turnberry
The home of Colin Montgomerie’s Links Golf Academy. This superb coastal setting has magnificient views towards the island of Arran, with the course a past host to the British Open. |
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