Golf in Scotland

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. 

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.