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As the 'home of golf' there is no better place to play than Scotland. The scenery is magnificent, the roads are quiet, the people are friendly and of course the golf is without par! Whilst everybody thinks of St. Andrews, Troon, Gleneagles, Carnoustie etc and imagines themselves playing in the footsteps of the great Open winners, these courses can be extremely difficult to obtain tee times and the green fees might not fit everyone's budget. However, there are many wonderful 'hidden gems' set in beautiful Scottish valleys and glens or along the coast.Our Scottish office has all the local knowledge to organise a full itinerary for you including accommodation to suit both your budget and preferences.
Courses
Alyth / Blairgowrie / Boat-of-Garten / Carnoustie / Cruden Bay / Downfield / Gleneagles Hotel / Glenisla / Kirriemuir / Montrose / Murcar / Nairn / Newmacher / Royal Aberdeen / Royal Dornoch / Strathmore / Tain / Taymouth Castle / Carnegie (Skibo Castle)
* Soft spikes are mandatory. As we anticipate that more clubs will change to a soft spike policy, we recommend that you consider having your spikes changed before you travel.
1 Royal Dornoch Golf
Club
Tom Watson's favourite course. Beautiful location, great championship links course
together with the shorter Struie course make Dornoch certainly worth the journey!
Located: 45 miles north of Inverness, just north of Dornoch.
Length: Championship 6514 yards SSS 73; Struie 5438 yards SSS 66
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
2
The Carnegie Golf Club at Skibo Castle
Skibo Castle was formerly the home of Andrew Carnegie and within its 7,500 acre
estate sits a magnificent course. First class on-site accommodation is available
in the castle and non-resident visitor play is restricted to one hour per day
Monday to Friday. Conveniently located for play at Royal Dornoch GC.
Located: 4 miles Southwest of Dornoch
Length: 6671 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
3 Tain Golf Club
Overlooking the Dornoch Firth, Tain GC arguably offers one of the best settings
available in the Highlands of Scotland. Originally designed by Old Tom Morris
in 1890 it now boasts a brand new clubhouse to complement its historic course.
Located: 8 miles south of Dornoch
Length: 6311 yards SSS 70
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
4 Boat-of-Garten
Golf Club
Designed by James Braid at the end of the 19th century the Boat of Garten GC is
wonderful inland test that offers a respite from the ever-present breeze experienced
at links courses. A popular choice in many itineraries.
Located: 27 miles Southeast of Inverness on A95
Length: 5866 yards SSS 69
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
5 Nairn Golf Club
Scene of the British & Irish victory in the 1999 Walker Cup, Nairn is a great
championship links course. Need we say more?
Located: Nairn west shore, A96
Length: 6722 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
6 Cruden Bay GC
A classic championship links test that has recently celebrated its centenary,
worthy of any itinerary.
Located: 22 miles Northeast of Aberdeen on A90
Length: 6395 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
7 Newmacher GC
A 36-hole parkland facility designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas with tree
lined fairways, water hazards and well-bunkered greens to make the player think
about every shot.
Located: 12 miles north of Aberdeen on A 947
Length: Hawkshill 6623 yards SSS 74; Swailend 6388 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
8 Murcar GC
Murcar is a traditional links course set amongst sand dunes and enjoying great
views across the North Sea. Voted in the top 100 courses in the UK.
Located: 5 miles north of Aberdeen, off A92
Length: 6241 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
9 Royal Aberdeen GC
The writer has had the pleasure of playing this classic links and can testify
to its status as one of the best in Scotland.
Located: 2 miles north of Aberdeen, off A92 Ellon road
Length: 6372 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
10 Montrose GC
Montrose is the 5th oldest golf club in the world having had golf played there
for over 400 years. The course is a majestic layout in a classic links style.
Located: 1 mile from Montrose off A90
Length: Medal 6470 yards SSS 72; Broomfield 4815 yards SSS 63
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
11 Carnoustie GC
Scene of many Open Championships and regrettably especially memorable for Jean
Van de Velde snatching defeat from the jaws of victory in the 1999 Championship.
Except for hotel residents, tee times can only be confirmed 8 weeks prior.
Located: 12 miles east of Dundee
Length: 6941 yards SSS 75
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
12 Downfield GC
Downfield is recognised as one of the finest inland courses in the UK having hosted
many major professional and amateur championships. It is an inland gem that no
visitor should miss. No weekend visitor play.
Located: North of Dundee off A923
Length: 6822 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
13 Kirriemuir GC
Kirriemuir is a pleasant mixture of heathland & parkland set in some beautiful
countryside, designed by James Braid over 100 years ago. Restricted weekend play.
Located: Northeast outskirts of Kirriemuir, 17 miles north of Dundee
Length: 5510 yards SSS 67
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
14 Alyth GC
With over 100 years of history Alyth provides a challenge that demands accuracy
rather than length. The course enjoys excellent views across the Angus glens and
towards the Perthshire hills as it makes its way through many tree-lined fairways.
Located: 16 miles Northwest of Dundee on A926
Length: 6205 yards SSS 70
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
15 Glenisla
This modern course is a quality golfing venue set amongst 180 acres of undulating
parkland. Glenisla is rapidly establishing a reputation as one of the finest courses
in Perthshire.
Located: 16 miles Northwest of Dundee on A926
Length: Yards SSS
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
Strathmore is an excellent modern course designed by renowned golf course architect John Salvesen. Set amongst an ocean of mature trees it provides a stern test for the accomplished player whilst remaining fair to the less experienced.
Located: 5 miles east of Blairgowrie off A926
Length: 6454 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
17 Blairgowrie
The Rosemount course is the work of the great James Braid whilst the more recently
constructed Lansdowne course was designed in the 1970's by Peter Alliss and Dave
Thomas. On each golf is played over beautiful heathland fairways lined by forests
of pine and silver birch. A liberal sprinkling of purple heather, broom and gorse
add considerable colour to an already majestic setting.
Located: 1 mile south of Blairgowrie, off A93. 15 miles north of Perth
Length: Rosemount 6588 yards SSS 72; Lansdowne 6895 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
18 Taymouth Castle GC
Golf at Taymouth Castle is not only an exercise in golfing skills it is an experience.
A beautiful setting with quality accommodation available in nearby village.
Located: 6 miles west of Aberfeldy on A827
Length: 6066 yards SSS 69
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
19 Gleneagles Hotel
With 54 holes of championship standard golf together with a superb on-site hotel,
Gleneagles is a place at which to spoil yourself. Recently opened to non-residents
for visitor play.
Located: 16 miles Southwest of Perth on A9
Length: King's 6471 yards SSS 71; Queen's 5965 yards SSS 69; The PGA Centenary 7081
yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
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