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1. Royal Dornoch Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 381 reviews
Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1886, this challenging, historic course has spectacular views of the North Sea and goes almost straight out and straight back, with the angle changing subtly at each hole.
Reviewed By pkgoodfoodfan
Had a first rate couple of visits to Royal Dornoch this New Year. Found the course in great condition even at this time of year, and the hospitality and catering in the clubhouse was top notch. The course is a great challenge with some fantastic holes, especially as you work your way back to the clubhouse. Views are stunning. Will definitely be back in the Summer.
2. North Berwick Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
Reputed to be the thirteenth oldest golf course in the world (founded 1832), this course stretches 6,420 yards.
Reviewed By nigelf938 - London, United Kingdom
It's golf as it should be played and organised. A course designed to use all the local features, with fine greens and challenging holes, combined with a fabulous history. We were warmly welcomed and looked after - "you are a member of the course for the day". The clubhouse was warm and welcoming too. But the key thing for me is that the course is part of the town's recreational facilities and is used by all as a way to the beach. None of that private club pretentiousness that haunts English golf.
3. Cruden Bay Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 183 reviews
Ranked in the top 60 in the world by "Golf Magazine," this 18-hole championship course, designed by Tom Morris, offers an internationally famous golfing experience, which is set against a backdrop of smoothly contoured greens and magnificent panoramic views.
Reviewed By Aussie47 - Sydney, Australia
Key features are the huge dunes on the first six holes and there are lots of blind shots. A forecaddy would be a good investment for the group. There were many spectacular holes with the elevated tee shot at 9 overlooking the beach was a golfing gem. The scorecard suggests that this is a relatively short course, but don't let that fool you. Elevation changes lengthen the course considerably!
4. St Andrews Links
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,570 reviews
Recognised the world over as the Home of Golf, St Andrews Links has borne witness to over 600 years of golfing history. That the game evolved and developed into its final form here has never been in question. Golf has been played on the famous Links since as early as the 1400s, and it was here in 1764, when the 22 hole Old Course was reduced, that today's 18-hole round was established, becoming the standard for golf courses the world over. One golf course has now become seven, and many of golf's most dramatic moments have occurred here. The Links has played host to the game's greats as well as those enthusiastic amateurs for whom the chance to play St Andrews' hallowed turf is a dream come true. As well as seven courses, the Links also manages four shops, three clubhouses and a Golf Academy - all open for the public to enjoy.
Reviewed By DriverDee - San Diego, United States
If your into golf this was a trip of a life time. Ive had the opportunity to play at great courses around the country. I play Torrey Pines in San Diego on a regular basis. St.Andrews by far has been the best golf and overall trip I've ever done. Play all the courses at St.Andrews, the staff the restraints the accommodations where all top notch and very reasonable. plan a year in advance and you will not be disappointed.
5. Kingsbarns Golf Links
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 520 reviews
A traditional Scottish links golf course with sea views over 1.5 miles of coastline ranked in the top 60 courses worldwide and top 20 in Europe.
Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, United States
Playing our 5th and 6th rounds at Kingsbairns the vistas, the wide array of links like and parkland holes is as good as ever. It’s pricey and while still wonderful Crail, Castle, Torrance offer similar vistas and challenge at a fraction of the price. Our conclusion (our group has played over a 100 rounds in Kingdom of Fife over seven years) is that it’s a wonderful course that’s very playable but the price affects the appreciation over time. Our reluctant conclusion is that we’ve had our last rounds there.
6. Carrbridge Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By neilmO1832SQ
Played the course a few days running at the end on October, winter greens in operation due to the frost. The club house was closed & an honesty box in operation. Met a few of the memebers who were all very friendly and helpful. It’s a 9 hole & relatively short course but a good test of golf. The greens looked in excellent condition although I didn’t get to play them due to the frost. Would definitely look to play it again if I was up there in the summer. A credit to the members & committee.
7. The Experience St Andrews
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
The love of a sport and appreciation of its history can turn a simple game into a rich experience. If there’s one venue where golf has come to mean so much more than swings, drives, chips and putts alone, it is St Andrews. The Experience St Andrews – formerly the Old Course Experience – is a long standing Authorised Provider of Old Course Tee Times by the St Andrews Links Trust. This makes us one of the few suppliers able to provide guaranteed tee times for the Old Course.
8. St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre offers a fun activity for all in a warm and friendly environment. If you are a Beginner you will receive assistance from our expert staff to get started and for the more serious player use the Trackman data on your shots to improve your game. You can simply train, practice or play on a selection of golf courses powered by Trackman.
Reviewed By HendoShuffle - Liverpool, United Kingdom
Had a great experience having a family golf session with expert tutelage from Scott. Basics were taught and demonstrated to us all and sound advice given - so much of golf is pretty obvious when explained properly! We played a few holes of The Old Course using Trackmaster during our family time after the lesson and it was great fun. The guys at the centre were very friendly and we felt COVID safe and secure throughout. A brilliant experience which we'd definitely recommend to friends and would happily do again. Thanks Scott and team
9. Royal Troon Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Founded in 1878 by a few enthusiasts Troon Golf Club soon outgrew its purely local reputation. The Old Course today presents a stern golfing examination and in particular the inward half of Royal Troon is widely accepted as the most demanding of any Course on the Championship rota. The Open returned to the Ayrshire town for a ninth time in 2016 when the 145th Championship was played at Royal Troon. Golfers the world over vie to play Royal Troon's famous courses and we encourage visitors to experience one of the most demanding Championship courses on the circuit. Visitors are most warmly welcomed at Royal Troon Golf Club from mid-April until mid-October each year on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays.
10. Prestwick Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 108 reviews
Prestwick Golf Club, the Birthplace of the Open Championship, welcomes all golfers from around the world to come and enjoy our testing historic Links. Situated on a stretch of golfing terrain unrivalled in the world, Prestwick is less than a couple of hours travel from all the other Open Championship courses in Scotland and is a must play for any discerning lover of the game.
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