— CENTRAL SCOTLAND COURSES —
The Trossachs & Perthshire

Greens Fees*
Weekday-Weekend

Take the A84 to Callander, then follow signs for the course on south side of town.

Designed by Tom Morris in 1890 and lengthened by Willie Fernie in 1913, this relatively short, tight 18-hole course offers a good challenge in the scenic Trossachs uplands. 5,208 yards, par 66. Private, but welcomes guests at almost any time. Phone for tee-time.

PER ROUND:
£30 weekdays

£40 weekends

PER DAY:
£40 weekdays

£50 weekends

13 miles east of Lochearnhead on the A85. 6 miles west of Crieff.

Short 9-hole public Highland course of 3008 yards. Play it twice for a par 70 (rating of 69). Hilly, interesting, scenic and mature (built 1891). Club, cart, and pull cart rental available.

£15 weekdays
£18 weekends
9 holes

£20 weekdays
£22 weekends
18 holes

On NW side of the A85 Perth Road, on the NE side of Crieff. Follow the A85 east from Lochearnhead through St. Fillans, Comrie, and Crieff. The course entrance is just outside of town on the left side of the A85.

A classic inland gem on the edge of the Highlands with an impeccable design pedigree. Originally a 9-hole layout by no less a master than Old Tom Morris, Comrie was enlarged and updated by the great James Braid, golf's Johnny Appleseed. A challenging 6,427 yard, par-71 (SSS 72) course from the white tees, Crieff has hills, trees, and fine views over the Strathearn valley. Pull trolleys, carts, clubs and caddies available for rent.

£9-£12
9-hole
Dornock Course

£25-£43
18-hole
Ferntower Course

NE of Crieff and
SE of Aberfeldy.
1 mile North of Dunkeld on A923 Blairgowrie Road east of the A9 (midway between Perth to the south and Pitlochry to the north).

Short (5,511-yard, par 69) 18-hole heathland/parkland course overlooking the Tay River valley. Original 9-hole course built in 1892 to an Old Tom Morris design, but was eradicated by military use during WWI. Second 9-hole course built in 1922 and expanded to 18 holes in 2000. Rolling hills, fair amount of water, and fine views make this inland course a treat. The prices makes it a bargain, too. Guests always welcome.

16mi east of Killin on the A827 Loch Tay road. At the eastern end of Loch Tay, turn left just before the bridge into Kenmore.

Scenic 9-hole public parkland course on rolling terrain along north bank of River Tay. Played twice, it's 6,052 yards, par 70 (rated 71). Built 1992 on a John Duncan design. Visitors always welcome. Club, cart, and pull cart rental available.

£15 weekdays
£17 weekends
9 holes

£20 weekdays
£25 weekends
18 holes

East edge of Killin on Aberfeldy road.

9-hole public parkland course on hilly terrain along north shore of Loch Tay with grand views of Ben Lawers & Tarmachan Ridge mountains. Played twice, it's 5,036 yards, par 66 (rated 65). Built 1913 on a John Duncan design. Visitors always welcome except on competition days.  Club, cart, and pull cart rental available.

£15 weekdays
£17 weekends
9 holes

£22 weekdays
£25 weekends
18 holes

GLENEAGLES
Tel: 0800 389 3737 UK toll-free
Tel: 866-881-9525 US toll-free

www.gleneaglesbookings.com/smsworld/wc.dll?smsWorld-AvailBox

Tee-times mandatory.

This most famous of Scottish inland courses is located south of Crieff on the A823 just north of the A9 near Auchterarder village, half-way between Perth and Stirling. The courses of Gleneagles are the primary attractions of this hotel/resort complex, which is to Scotland what the Greenbrier is to the USA. Expect fancy amenities and equally fancy prices.

Caddies, trolleys, clubs, and shoes available for hire.

Motorized Carts available for the Centenary Course only.

KING'S COURSE: Public course founded 1919. One of James Braid's monuments and perhaps the best inland course in Scotland. Championship tees: 6471 yards, par 71. Middle tees: 6125 yards, par 68. Open always to visitors.
The King's Course features springy moorland turf underfoot, sweeping views from the tees all around, rock-faced mountains to the north, green hills to the south, and the peaks of the Trossachs and Ben Vorlich on the western horizon. Perhaps surprisingly, handicap certification NOT required.

QUEEN'S COURSE: Public course designed by the great James Braid and opened 1919. Championship tees: 5965 yards, par 68. Middle tees: 5660 yards, par 68. Open always to visitors. Threading through high ridges on the north and west sides of the estate, the Queen's offers lovely woodland settings, lochans and ditches as water hazards, as well as many moorland characteristics.

CENTENARY COURSE: New Jack Nicklaus design. From the back tees, the par 72 Centenary measures 7,088 yards, the longest inland course in Scotland. However, the tees are graded at each hole in five stages, including a challenging par 72 6,558 yards from the white markers down to a par 72 5,072 yards from the red.

APR—15MAY
£105

16MAY—15OCT
£160

South of Crieff and six miles north of Gleneagles, 500 yards off Stirling-Crieff road A822, signposted at the west end of Muthill village on Peat Road.

Another inexpensive 9-hole public course, this one shorter and flatter than the upland Trossachs courses. Par 66, 4,673 yards (when played twice), with a rating of 63. The nearest golf course to Gleneagles is also the antithesis of Gleneagles, although they do share the same undulating terrain and some of the same sweeping views.

£10 weekdays
£12 weekends
9 holes

£15 weekdays
£18 weekends
18 holes

7 miles east of Lochearnhead on the A85 in St. Fillans village

Largely flat 9-hole parkland course (6,054 yard, par 70, when 18 holes are played). Designed by the legendary Willie Auchterlonie in 1903, the course is wedged between the mouth of Loch Earn and the neighboring hills. Club, cart, and pull cart rental available.

£10 weekdays
£12 weekends
9 holes

£18 weekdays
£20 weekends
18 holes

1 mile west of Stirling town centre on B8051 Queen's Road.

This public 6,187 yards, par 72 championship course was founded in 1869 on a spectacular site at the base of Stirling Castle. Golf has been played here since at least 1506, when King James IV played a recorded match. Its parkland character makes for easy walking but challenging golf year round. Visitors are welcome. Proof of club membership and/or handicap certification may be requested.

COURSE TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REDEVELOPMENT

TAYMOUTH CASTLE
Tel: +44 (0)1887 830 228 APR-SEP
Tel: +44 (0)1887 830 205 OCT-MAR
o.kelly@btconnect.com APR-SEP
reception@kenmorehotel.com OCT-MAR
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Just east of the village of Kenmore, Perthshire. On the east end of Loch Tay where the River Tay emerges. On the A827 About 18 miles east of Killin, and 5 miles west of Aberfeldy.

Private 6,066 yard, par 72 championship course designed by James Braid in 1923 and placed on fairly flat bottom land by the River Tay. Placed on former grand estate of of powerful clan of the Campbells of Breadalbane, Taymouth Castle is a private estate whose future development as a luxury hotel and highlands resort has been discussed for years. In 2011 a new investment group has taken over the estate and begun rede-veloping the the golf course has been among its first projects. The new design will lengthen the course, restore some of its original James Braid characteristics, and maintain a parkland char-acter that makes for easy walking, but challenging golf year round. Visitors will continue to be very welcome once the course reopens.

£27-£32/round
APR-SEP

£15/round
OCT-MAR

£44-£54/day
APR-SEP

Greens Fees*
Weekday-Weekend

29 Hillhouse Rd, Barassie, Ayrshire. West of the A78 just north of Troon opposite Barassie rail station.

Founded 1887, this seaside
links offers three course configurations from its 27 holes including challenging golf on its par 72 6852/6484-yard (championship/visitors tees) Barassie Course. One of the great string of Ayrshire coast courses, Barassie Links is cheaper than most, and almost as memorable. Open to visitors daily with restric-tions Saturdays & Sundays.

Killermont, Bearsden, Glasgow. 6 miles SE of Glasgow near Killermont Bridge on A81 or A806.

Club founded in 1787 (9th oldest in the world) with the parkland Killermont course designed by Old Tom Morris in 1903 and revised by James Braid in 1924, and by David Thomas (2002-5), this venerable 18-hole parkland course is open to the public by advance application only. Rated one of the best of Scottish inland courses, it is short (5,973 yards, par-70, SSS 69) but sweet.

Gailes, Irvine, Ayrshire. Six miles from Kilmarnock, two miles south of Irvine on the A78, five miles north of Troon.

Another challenging links in the Ayrshire cluster. Each hole of this 6,535-yard, par 71 (SSS 72) beauty presents a unique character. Used as a British Open qualifier course when the Open is at Turnberry or Troon. Club founded 1787 (9th oldest in the world). Course designed by Willie Park, Jr., this ancient (1892) test requires submission of application in advance to obtain a tee time.  

PRESTWICK
Tel: +44 (0)1292 477404
bookings@prestwickgc.co.uk
 
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2 Links Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire. 1 mile from Glasgow's Prestwick Airport adjacent to Prestwick station. Trolleys, clubs, and caddies available for hire.

Old Tom Morris designed this excellent 18-hole 6544-yard, par 71 inland course in 1851. The course is open to the public but advance tee-times are necessary. Undulating fairways and greens, treacherous rough, and very challenging tee-shots. Caddies recommended for your first round. Visitors welcome daily except Saturdays and not Thursday PM. Handicap certification required: Men–24, Ladies–28. £50/player advance booking deposit required.

Apr–Oct:
£130/round
£155/round Sunday
£185/day

Nov–Mar:
 £85/round
 £110/day

ROYAL TROON
Tel: +44 (0)1292 311555
bookings@royaltroon.com

CURRENTLY RATED 36TH
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

 
         BRITISH OPEN

Í HOST COURSE

Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire,
3 miles from Prestwick Airport. Trolleys, clubs,
and caddies are available for hire. Caddies should be requested in advance. 50% of total greens fees due within 3wks of booking. Balance due 2mo. prior to tee-time.

Founded 1878, the 18-hole Old Course true links is often the site of the British Open. From the championship tees the Old Course plays 7,175 yards in par 71 SSS 75 (6,641 yards par 71 SSS 73 from the middle tees). Neighboring Portland Course (6,289 yards, par 71, SSS 71) is also a links. Although a private club, Troon opens for visitors Mon, Tues and Thurs (& some Sundays) only with starting time restrictions; max men's handicap 20; ladies max handicap: 30, with handicap certification.
Expect a distinctly Scottish exclusiveness to leave you feeling a privileged outsider.

OLD COURSE
£130 M-Tu-Th

PORTLAND
 COURSE
£60 M-Tu-Th

BOTH COURSES
£175 M-Tu-Th

TURNBERRY
Tel: +44 (0)1655 333 991
turnberry.teetimes@luxurycollection.com

CURRENTLY RATED 7TH
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

 
         BRITISH OPEN

Í HOST COURSE

Turnberry, Ayrshire, 1/4 mile off A77 from Glasgow, 15 miles south of Ayr Caddies available for hire (reserve in advance).

The  two principal courses operated by the upscale Turnberry Resort are renowned links courses, especially the Ailsa course with its lighthouse and view of the rock Ailsa just off the coast. The courses are principally reserved for resort residents; non-residents are fit in to available tee-times. MacKenzie Ross re-designed the original 1897 Ailsa course (7,211 yards, par 70) in 1951. Like all great out-and-back links courses, Turnberry's linkses change their personalities with the frequently changing weather. The stretch of holes from 4 through 11 along the Firth of Clyde are superb and very scenic. Holes 6, 7, 8 (while against the wind) maybe the toughest stretch in Scotland. Turnberry's Ailsa course is used regularly but infrequently as a venue for the (British) Open Championship (1977, 1986, 1994, and 2009).

AILSA COURSE
£180-£199/
MAY-OCT
£125/APR
£95/NOV-MAR

KINTYRE COURSE
£135/MAY-OCT
£85/APR
£75/NOV-MAR

WESTERN GAILES
Tel: +44 (0)1294 311649
enquiries@westerngailes.com

CURRENTLY RATED 73TH
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

Gailes by Irvine, Ayrshire. 5 miles N of Troon on A78.
No maximum handicap limits
 (play open to all). 50% of total greens fees due within 3wks of booking. Trolleys & caddies available for hire. Clubs available by request.

Another of the great Ayrshire links courses, Western Gailes is a public course dating from 1897 which welcomes visitors Mon., Weds., Fri., and briefly Sat. & Sun. PM. Some players think this course better than its more famous neighbors, Troon, Prestwick, or Turnberry. Its par-three's are excellent and every hole is a challenge. Among its strong advocates is Tom Watson. From the championship tees Western Gailes is a real test: 7,014 yards, par 71, SSS 75. Even from the white tees the course is a challenge: 6,640 yards, par 71, SSS 74.

Greens Fees*
Weekday-Weekend

CRAIL
Tel: +44 (0)1333 450686
info@crailgolfingsociety.co.uk

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In Crail, 11 miles SE of St Andrews on A917.
Address:
Crail Golfing Society
Balcomie Clubhouse
Crail, Fife, Scotland
KY10 3XN

Crail's Balcomie Links is one of the Fife Coast's ancient and revered courses. Designed by revered Old Tom Morris in 1895, this short links mixes seaside and parkland terrain, and provides good bang for the buck. From the white tees Balcomie plays 5,861 yards in par 69 (SSS 70). From the yellows it's only 5,402 and par 67 (SSS 68).

In 1995 Crail added a second links, Craighead, designed by American Gil Hanse. Longer and tougher than Balcomie (6,722/72/74 & 6,221/72/70), and in the same beautiful coastal scenery, Craighead may become the course at Crail for the next 100 years!

Apr – Sept:
BALCOMIE LINKS:
£60 Mo-Fr
£75 Sa-Su
PER ROUND

CRAIGHEAD LINKS:
£60 Mo-Fr
£75 Sa-Su
PER ROUND

ELIE
Tel: +44 (0)1333 330301
book@golfhouseclub.org

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Elie, 12 miles south of St. Andrews on A915, 6 miles east of Leven on A917.

Address: Elie Golf House Club Golf Course Lane, Elie,
KY9 1AS
Fife, Scotland

Another well-respected, inexpensive, traditional (jack & tie in the smoking lounge), public seaside links course on the Fife Coast. 6,273 yards, par 70. Formalized in 1875, with roots going back at least 300 years earlier, this 18-holer welcomes visitors daily, except summer Sundays and by daily ballot only in July & August after 10AM.

Apr – Mid-Oct:

£77 Mo-Fr
£88 Sa-Su

PER ROUND

Off A1, on A198 to Gullane, Lothian Coast about 18 miles east of Edinburgh.
Address:
Gullane Golf Club
29 Hillhouse Road
Gullane
East Lothian
EH31 2BB Scotland
 

Three private links courses dating from 1882 with Number 1 being the prize. Its championship tees play to a 6,548-yard par 71 (6077-yard, par 71 from the middle tees). Visitors are welcome on No. 1 with handicap certification (24/men; 30/women), and on Nos. 2 & 3 without restriction. Many visitors enjoy Gullane as a similar course to the neighboring Muirfield or even St. Andrews (across the Firth of Forth) without the distractions and for much less cost.

Course #1:
£93-£108
PER ROUND

Course #2:
£47-£52
PER ROUND
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Course #3:
£30-£36
PER ROUND

KINGSBARNS
Tel: +44 (0)1334 460860

US Tel: (800) 441-1391
info@kingsbarns.com

CURRENTLY RATED 34TH
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

6 miles SE of St. Andrews, Fife Coast. American-designed links (opened 2000) and already ranked in the top 100 outside the US.

Coastal links on Fife Coast between St. Andrews and Crail. Par 72, 7,181 yards. Walkers only. Links course. Handicap restrictions: Men–28, Women–36. Caddies, shoes, clubs,  and trolleys available. Book caddies in advance.

May-Nov: £195
Apr: £175

Dec-Mar: closed

LEVEN LINKS
Tel: +44 (0)1333 428859
secretary@leven-links.com
 

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Promenade Rd., Leven, Fife Coast. Travel E along Promenade, turn left into Church Rd, turn right into Links Rd, clubhouse at end of road on right. Address:
Leven Links G.C., The Promenade
Leven, Fife
KY8 4HS
Scotland

Another traditional links course in Fife, not far from St. Andrews. Private seaside links shared by two golf clubs with roots to 1820. Old Tom Morris designed the original nine. His son, Young Tom Morris, won the first tourney in 1868 on the expanded 18-hole course.Open to visitors weekdays and many weekends. Advance tee-times required. Par 71, SSS 72, 6,506 yards from the back tees; Par 69. SSS 71, 6,250 yards from the middle tees).

LUNDIN LINKS
Tel: +44 (0)1333 320202
secretary@lundingolfclub.co.uk
 

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Location: Fife Coast. 12 miles southwest of St. Andrews of the A915. Address:
Lundin Golf Club, Golf Road,
Lundin Links
Fife KY8 6BA
Scotland

Private Fife Coast seaside links course designed by Old Tom Morris in 1857 then redesigned fifty years later by James Braid. 6,371 yards, par 71. Lundin Links serves as a British Open qualifying course when the Open is played at St Andrews. Although a private club, Lundin Links accepts visitors daily by advance booking. 

MUIRFIELD
Tel: +44 (0)1620 842123
hceg@muirfield.org.uk
http://www.muirfield.org.uk/index.cfm?action=visitorTeeTimes

CURRENTLY RATED 5TH
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

 
         BRITISH OPEN

Í HOST COURSE

Muirfield in Gullane, on the Lothian Coast, about 18 miles east of Edinburgh. Take the last road on left leaving Gullane for North Berwick on A198.
Address: Duncur Road, Muirfield,
Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland,
EH31 2EG

One of the fabled ancient Scottish courses, Muirfield, a private course belonging to one of the earliest golf societies—The Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (founded in 1744)—was first laid out in 1891 by the equally legendary Old Tom Morris. Rated number 2 in Scotland and in the top ten in the world. Relatively affordable and (remarkably) bookable (but do so well in advance), Muirfield welcomes visitors Tues. and Thurs. but they must be members of recognized golf club with handicaps of 18 or lower (men) or 20 (ladies, who must be accompanied by a man). From the visitors' tees, the 6,728-yard, par 70 course rewards accuracy with scoring, but punishes errant shots with deep bunkers and deeper rough. Muirfield is on the British Open rotation, which it hosts regularly. Everyone who plays Muirfield comments on the superb lunch in the clubhouse. Order in advance (about £24/person) and bring jacket and tie and a change of shoes. (Advisory: ladies are not invited to the clubhouse luncheon, but can order — in advance — sandwiches and drinks in the Captain’s Room.)

MID-MARCH to

MID-NOV.:

£195/round
£250/two rounds

NORTH BERWICK
Tel: +44 (0)1620 892135
http://www.northberwickgolfclub.com/VisitorBooking.aspx
secretary@northberwickgolfclub.com

CURRENTLY RATED 51ST
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

On Beach Road, North Berwick, Lothian Coast. 23 miles east of Edinburgh on A198. Address:
The North Berwick Golf Club, New Club House, Beach Road, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4BB Scotland

The West Links at North Berwick is another well-known course among the many on this Scottish coastline, and a British Open qualifying course. North Berwick would be much celebrated if located, say, on the Welsh or Cornish coasts. The golf club was founded in 1832. The famed West Course began as a 6-hole links that same year, and gradually evolved into an 18-hole championship links by 1877. Four clubs are headquartered here, but the course remains a public, year-round course unrestricted to visitors (but advance tee-times necessary). Rated a par 71 from the 6,464 yards of the back tees, the course becomes a par-71of 6,040 yards from the visitors' tees. Considered one of the most scenic courses in Scotland, appreciated for several memorable holes, and a British Open qualifying course whenever the Open Championship is played at nearby Muirfield, when compared with other better known courses in the region, North Berwick can be considered a challenging, value golfing experience..

ST. ANDREWS
Tel: +44 (0)1334 466718
reservations@standrews.org.uk

THE OLD COURSE IS
CURRENTLY RATED 3RD
BEST GOLF COURSE IN
THE WORLD OUTSIDE
OF THE UNITED STATES.

 
         BRITISH OPEN

Í HOST COURSE

Address:
Links Clubhouse
West Sands Road
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9XL
Scotland. The Home of Golf is St. Andrews on Scotland's Fife Coast. Home of 6 18-hole seaside courses (Old, New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Castle) and a 9-hole beginners course (Balgove).
All courses open to the public. Special booking procedures required for playing The Old Course.

OLD COURSE: Founded circa 1400 AD. Architecture credited to God with help from Old Tom Morris, A. Robertson, and Alister MacKenzie. Public, but bookable only by daily lottery. Closed Sundays. Par 72 (SSS 73) 6,721 yards (mids). Par 77 (women) 6,032 yards. Called "The Home of Golf", the Old Course has no credible competitors for the title. Site of the British Open in years ending in 0 and 5. Handicap limit: 24/men, 36/women.

NEW COURSE: Started in 1895 due to demand on neighboring Old Course. Another traditional "out and back" links by legendary Old Tom Morris. Plays 6,742 yards, par 72 (SSS 73) from the medal tees. Golf carts (buggies) permitted for seniors & those with medical certificates.

JUBILEE COURSE: First opened as a 12-hole junior course in 1897, its seaside layout has been lengthened and extensively modified into a 6,742-yard, par 72 (SSS 73), championship links. Golf carts (buggies) permitted for seniors & those with medical certificates.

EDEN COURSE: Opened in 1914, a Harry S. Colt design, Eden is slightly less challenging than the other St. Andrews courses, probably due to being further away from seaside conditions. Donald Steel gave the course a make-over in 1989. Length: 6,250 yards. Par 70 (SSS 71).

STRATHTYRUM COURSE: Modest (5,620 yards, par-69, SSS 67) 1993 Donald Steel course built for casual golfers, novices, and families. Excellent value.

BALGOVE COURSE: 9-hole walk-on course for beginners and casual golfers. Par-30, 1,520 yards with modest hazards. Donald Steel re-design from 1993. Inexpensive way to say you played St. Andrews.

THE CASTLE COURSE: Newest (2008) course at St. Andrews is this links two miles from central St. Andrews town. Designed by Scottish-born American David McLay Kidd on cliff-side farmland (not sandy links land) along the coast. Five tee lengths from 5,300-7,300 yards. Open April through November only. No handicap limits. Scenic.

OLD COURSE:
£150
mid-Apr — mid-Oct

£105
APRIL 1-15 &
OCTOBER 16-31

£75 NOV–MAR

NEW COURSE:

£70
mid-Apr — mid-Oct
£50
MAR-15APR &
OCTOBER 16-31
£35 NOV–FEB

JUBILEE COURSE:

£70
mid-Apr — mid-Oct
£50
MAR-15APR &
OCTOBER 16-31
£35 NOV–FEB

 
EDEN COURSE:

£40
mid-Apr — mid-Oct
£28
MAR-15APR &
OCTOBER 16-31
£20 NOV–FEB
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STRATHTYRUM COURSE:
£25
16APR— 15OCT
£18
MAR-15APR &
OCTOBER 16-31
£12 NOV–FEB

BALGOVE COURSE:
£15
16APR— 15OCT
£8
OCT 16 to APR 15

THE CASTLE COURSE:

£120
mid-Apr — mid-Oct
£82
1st half of APR
and 2nd half of OCT

FAIRMONT
ST. ANDREWS RESORT & SPA
Tel: +44 (0)1334 837000
Tel: 866-840-8208 US Toll-free
StAndrews.Scotland@Fairmont.com

2.5 miles SE of St. Andrews along the A917, Fife Coast road. American-owned resort with two 18-hole seaside courses.

KITTOCKS COURSE: Par 72, 7,192 yards. Golf carts permitted. Cliffside course.

 
TORRANCE COURSE: Par 72, 7,230 yards. Walkers only. Links course. British Open qualifier.

KITTOCKS COURSE
MAY–SEP:
£90

TORRANCE COURSE
MAY–SEP:
£105–£125

Greens Fees*
Weekday-Weekend

ABERFELDY
Tel: +44 (0)1887 820535
aberfeldygolfclub@btconnect.com
www.aberfeldy-golfclub.co.uk/book.htm

Taybridge Rd. (B846) Aberfeldy, 6 miles east of the east end of Loch Tay (about 20 miles east of Killin) on the A827.

Public 18-hole parkland course dating from 1895. 5,283 yards, par 68, SSS 66. Its glass reinforced suspension bridge has put the course in the Guinness Book of Records. Guests always welcome. Carts available.

ARBROATH
Tel: +44 (0)1241 875837

lindsay.ewart@btconnect.com
 

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At Elliot, on the A92 Dundee Road,
1 mile SW of Arbroath.

Public seaside links course. 6,185 yards, par 70. Originally designed by Old Tom Morris in 1877, the course was redesigned by Willie Fernie in 1907 and again in 1931 by none other than James Braid. this 18-hole beauty is another relatively unknown gem. Visitors welcome anytime but Sat. & Sun. mornings, and must have proof of golf club membership.

BLAIRGOWRIE
Tel: +44 (0)1250 872622
reservations@theblairgowriegolfclub.co.uk

www.theblairgowriegolfclub.co.uk/bookings.php
 
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In the hill country of eastern Perthshire, at Rosemount,
Blairgowrie. Take A93 north from Perth. Handicap Limit: Men-24, Ladies-36. Trolleys, golf carts (buggies), clubs, and caddies available for hire.

Two 18-hole championship moorland courses. The Rosemount Course, dating from 1930 is a James Braid design incorporating some of the original 9-hole layout designed by Alistair McKenzie. The newer (1990) Lansdowne Course is a Peter Alliss/Dave Thomas design. Guests welcome daily with some restrictions, especially weekends.

CARNOUSTIE
Tel: +44 (0)1241 802270
golf@carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk

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Links Parade, Carnoustie, on A930, 13 miles east of Dundee. Trolleys, clubs, and caddies available for hire. Reserve caddies in advance. Handicap restrictions on Championship and Burnside Courses: Men-28, Women-36

Championship: £130

Burnside:
£35

Buddon Links:
£30

Letham Grange, Colliston by Arbroath. Take theA9 to Perth, the A85 to Dundee, and the A92 from Dundee to Arbroath. At Arbroath take A933 north toward Brechin. At Colliston (4 miles) turn right at the sign for Letham Grange.

Two public parkland/ woodland courses not far inland from Arbroath. The championship Old Course is 6,968 yards, par 73 (SSS 73) from the back tees and 6,632 par 73 from the visitors' middle tees. Fairway
play is important here due to very deep rough and the
many water hazards. The Glens Course has no water, is shorter (5,528 yards, par 68, SSS 68) and costs £10 less to play.

Old Course:
£30-£40

Glens Course:
£20-£30

Trail Drive, Montrose. 35 mi. NE of Dundee. Take A90 N to Brechin, then the A935 E to Montrose. Guests are welcome daily (Medal Course restrictions on weekends).

Two public seaside links courses on a site that has seen golf for 450 years. The Medal Course (a Willie Park design from 1903) is a British Open qualifying course when The Open is played at nearby Carnoustie: 6,544 yards, par-71, SSS 72. The 1920s-era Broomfield Course is shorter (4,825 yards, par-66, SSS 63) and easier.

Medal Course:
£55 Mo-Sa
£40 Su

Broomfield Course: £20 Su-Fr
£22 Sa

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

Greens Fees*
Weekday-Weekend

Nethybridge Rd., Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire. 25 miles southeast of Inverness via the A9 and A95. Turn right in the middle of Boat of Garten village.

Short & scenic 18-hole Highland course designed by the ubiquitous James Braid in 1898. 5,967 yards, par 70. Guests welcome always, except on tournament days.

Golf Rd., Brora, Sutherland. 26 miles north of Tain, 50 miles north of Dingwall on A9. Turn at the sign in the middle of Brora village.

An 18-hole seaside public links designed by the ubiquitous James Braid in 1891. 6,156 yards, par 69. Watch for cows on the 9th hole. Guests welcome at any time, except on tournament days and at certain times on Tuesdays and weekends.

Ness Rd East, Fortrose. From the junction of the A9 and A835 with the A832 at Tore on the Black Isle, take the A832 NE 8 miles to Fortrose, then take local roads SE a short distance to the course on the Chanonry Peninsula.

A classic links and a James Braid design combine to F&R a remarkable course wedged into the close confines of the Chanonry Peninsula across the Moray Firth from Inverness Airport. Short (5,890 yards), the par-71 is exposed to wind from all directions, and made challenging by small greens protected by deep bunkers and devilish rough. Watch for dolphins in the firth, but expect few birdies on the course. Pull trolleys, buggies and clubs available for rent.

Ferry Rd., near Golspie, Suther-land. Take the A9, north from Inverness 53 miles to Golspie village (21 miles north of Tain). Take the 1st right in Golspie, and follow signs to the seaside course.

Short (6,021-yard, par 70) 18-hole public seaside links course along the North Sea mid-way from Inverness to John o'Groats with superb views. Built in 1889. Architect was the ubiquitous James Braid. Five testing par-3's plus 1 ocean-hugging par-5 in this mix of seaside, heath, and parkland course.

On King George St. on the west end of Inver-gordon about 19 miles north of Inverness. Take the A9 to the B817 at Alness (Dalmore), then east about a mile toward Invergordon. The course is across the tracks (inland) from the B817.

A friendly, local, parkland course near the Cromarty Firth on the grounds of the former Castle Gordon at Invergordon. Extended to 18 holes in 1996 after 103 years as a 9-hole course. Now 6,030 yards, par-69. Good value. Pull trolleys and clubs available for rent. "Honesty box" utilized when no staff are present.

Culcabock Rd., Inverness. Take the A93 junction south from the Kessock Bridge and exit onto the B8082 south. At the first roundabout, turn west on the B9006 (Old Perth Rd.). At the next roundabout go straight on the B853 (Culcabock Rd.) a short distance to the golf club entrance.

Established in 1883, Inverness Golf Club's course is a 6,256, par-69 parkland layout. Visitors are welcome most days, with restrictions affecting Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Gynack Rd., Inverness-shire. Take the A9, exiting onto the A85 just north of Kingussie village. Drive into village, turn right at Duke of Gordon Hotel and continue to end of road.

Short (5555-yard, par 66) 18-hole public course in high country just west of the Cairngorm Mountains with superb views. Open April-October. Built in 1891 and improved in 1908 using a Vardon & Herd re-design. A few golf carts available.

On the A862 just south of the town of Muir of Ord. Take the A862 south from Maryburgh, or, if coming from Inverness, follow the A862 west from Inverness to Beauly, then north almost to Muir of Ord. Entrance to the course is on the west side of the A862.

Founded in 1875, this short (5,542 yards, par-68) heathland/moorland course straddles the railway and features some unusual holes, like the 106-yard 13th that is all uphill. Partial design credit for this ancient and unusual course belongs to James Braid, the Johnny Appleseed of golf. Golf cart rental available.

Just west of  Nairn, 29 miles east of Dingwall and 16 miles east of Inverness on the south shore of the Moray Firth. 1 mile north of A96, turn off onto Seabank Road at church.

A well-respected seaside links dating from 1887. Designed by James Braid and Old Tom Morris, the course is a 6,774-yard, par 72 from the back tees, and 6436 yards, par 71 from the mids. Narrow fairways even by Scottish links standards. Excellent fast greens. Daunting rough and deep, wood-bolstered pot bunkers. Six outstanding finishing holes. Guests are welcome weekdays with restrictions on Sat. & Sun. mornings.

MAY - SEPTEMBER
£90/weekdays
£100/weekends

ROYAL DORNOCH
Tel: +44 (0)1862 810219
ext. 1
bookings@royaldornoch.com

At Dornoch, 41 miles northeast of Dingwall, 45 miles north of Inverness. Take the A9  to Evelix, then the A949 east 2 miles to Dornoch.

Currently rated 6th in the world, and 4th best in Scotland (after St. Andrews Old Course, Muirfield, and Turnberry Ailsa), Royal Dornoch's _Championship Course — built on links land that has been used for golf since at least 1616 — was originally designed by Old Tom Morris in 1886 nine years after the club was formed around a 9-hole seaside layout. A short course (6,697 yards, par-70 from the back blue tees; 6,595, par-70 from the white tees; 6,222 yards, par-70 from the yellow tees; and 5,935 yards, par 76 from the ladies' red tees), Royal Dornoch's Championship Course is known for challenges other than length, and for its great beauty, which is enhanced by its remote location in Scotland. Its location and lack of local accommo-dations keeps Royal Dornoch from being on the British Open rotation. Guests are welcome providing they make tee reservations in advance. Handicap certification (max 24 Men; 35 Ladies) is required for guest play on the Championship Course.

On Golf Course Road in Strathpeffer village, 20 miles northwest of Inverness. Take the A9 to the A835 to the A834 for Strathpeffer. In Strathpeffer, follow signs to the course.

Short at 5,001 yards, par-67 (4,124 yards, par-68 from the ladies' red tees) but hilly and scenic in the Highlands west of Dingwall. The original 9-hole layout was extended to 18 holes in 1896 by no less a figure than Old Tom Morris. Golf carts, pull trolleys, and clubs are available for rent.

Take the A9 north 31 miles from Inverness to Tain. Take the first exit from the A9 onto the B9174 for the town center. Once in central Tain, turn right on Castle Brae (across from the Royal Bank of Scotland). Follow Castle Brae NE. It becomes Chapel Rd., crosses the railway, and leads to the golf course entrance.

Tain is a classic out-and-back links course occupying the sand flats between the higher ground of the town of Tain and sea level at the Dornoch Firth. Old Tom Morris designed the Tain course in 1890. Ten holes remain from his original layout. At 6,404 yards, par-70 (5,655 yards, par-73 for the ladies), Tain is long for a course of its age, and, especially in wind and rain, the course loses none of its original challenge. How-ever, because the course is sheltered somewhat, and because of the relatively dry microclimate in this part of Scotland, Tain can be-come a friendly course for novices looking to learn links golf.

Wedged be-tween the Dornoch and Moray Firths on the Tarbat Peninsula east of Tain and by the resort village of Portmaho-mack. Take the A9 about 28 miles north from Inverness to the B9165 exit about two miles before Tain. Follow the B9165 east to Portma-homack village and signs leading to the course.

Dating from 1909, Tarbat is a 9-hole true links exposed to the winds and weather of the Moray and Dornoch Firths that almost surround the course. Played twice, Tarbat is only 5,298 yards long: a Par-68 that is rated a SSS 65. Come play all day for £20 without advance tee times. A good value links course, with a friendly welcome, relaxed atmosphere, and a pleasant lunch stop, the Tee Up Café.

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

Greens Fees*
Weekday-Weekend

GALASHIELS
Tel: +44 (0)1896 755525

thesimpsons.gala@btinternet.com
 
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Ladhope Recreation Ground, Galashiels,
5 miles west of Melrose.  NE of Galashiels off A7.

9 greens, but with 18 tees, making the course play like an 18-holer. Very hilly and scenic! Length: 5,412 yards, Par: 68. Club & trolley rental. Club house restaurant and bar.

Every Day:

£10/9holes

£20/18holes

£25/27holes

£30/36holes

HIRSEL
Tel: +44 (0)1890 882678

info@hirselgc.co.uk
 
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Kelso Rd., Coldstream,
Berwickshire. At the west end of the town of Coldstream on A697, 25 miles east of Melrose.

18-hole parkland course founded 1948. 6,024 yards, par 70. Beautiful setting. New clubhouse.

JEDBURGH
Tel: +44 (0)1835 863587

info@jedburghgolfclub.co.uk
 
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Dunion Rd., Jedburgh, Roxburghshire. Take the A68 from Melrose 15 miles southeast to Jedburgh. Course is 3/4 mile west of Jedburgh on the B6358.

Hilly public 9-hole parkland course designed by Willie Park and dating from 1892. When 18 holes played, course totals 5,819 yards, par 69. Guests welcome except on competition days. Cart & trolley rental. Pro shop, restaurant, and bar. Advance tee times recommended.

MELROSE
Tel: +44 (0)1896 822855

mgc@melrosegolfclub.co.uk

melrosegolfclub@tiscali.co.uk

Dingleton, Melrose. Off A68  1/2 mile south of Melrose.

Public 9-hole parkland course from  1880. 5,579 yards and par 70, SSS 68 over 18 holes. Scenic, tree-lined, & hilly. Set beneath Eildon Hills. Club house refreshments and bar. Guests welcome daily.

MINTO
Tel: +44 (0)1450 870220

mintogolfclub@btconnect.com

Denholm, Hawick, 14 miles south of Melrose. From Melrose, take the B6453 south to Minto Village, by Denholm, Hawick.

Vintage 1926 18-hole public parkland course. 5,658 yards, par 69. Lots of trees, no bunkers, forgiving rough, few steep inclines. Guests always welcome. Tee times recommended. Cart & trolley rental. Clubhouse restaurant and bar.

PEEBLES
Tel: +44 (0)1721 720197

secretary@peeblesgolfclub.com
 
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1 mile west of Peebles off A72. 20 miles west of Melrose and 23 miles south of Edinburgh. A few golf carts available.

Moderately hilly public 18-hole parkland course dating from 1892. A James Braid design, altered by H. S. Colt in 1934. 6,138 yards par 70 from the back tees. 5763 yards par 70 from the mids. 5195 yards, par 70 from the ladies' tees. Guests always welcome but no denim or golf footwear permitted in clubrooms. New clubhouse & restaurant in 1998.

SELKIRK
Tel: +44 (0)1750 20621

secretary@selkirkgolfclub.co.uk

The Hill, Selkirk, 7 miles SW of Melrose.

9 holes. When played as 18 holes: Length 5,575 yards, Par: 68. Challenging variety. Club and trolley rental. Club house, restaurant, and bar. Pay at "honesty box" in clubhouse foyer.

ST. BOSWELLS
Tel: +44 (0)1835 823527

secretary@stboswellsgolfclub.co.uk
 
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Braeheads, St. Boswells, 4 miles SE of Melrose. Quarter of a mile off truck route A68 at St. Boswells Green.

Public 9-hole course, place twice as 5,274-yard, par 66. A Willie Park design from 1899. On the banks of the River Tweed across from Dryburgh Abbey, St. Boswells has easy walking thru attractive parkland. Clubhouse restaurant & bar. Fishing in the River Tweed in an option!

TORWOODLEE
Tel: +44 (0)1896 752260

torwoodleegolfclub@btconnect.com
 
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Edinburgh Road, Galashiels, 7 miles west of Melrose.

18 holes. Length 6,021 yards, Par: 69. An expanded Willie Park- designed 9-hole course, with a good challenge and full services, including pro shop, golf cart and trolley rental, and club rental.
Club house restaurant and bar.

WOLL
Tel: +44 (0)1750 32711

New Woll Estate, Ashkirk, 12 miles SW of Melrose.

18 holes. Length 6,051 yards, Par: 70, SSS: 69.
Private estate course that welcomes guests. Flat course with lots of water:
River Ale, Woll Burn, & a pond.

Weekdays: £30/round & £40/day
 
Weekends: £32/round & £40/day

*GREENS FEES (in UK£):    LOW = £15-35   MODERATE = £36-50 
HIGH = £51-80     EXTREME = £81+
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