Arguably some of the best golf rounds in the world are to be had in the UK, with Scotland leading as the home of golf. With a history that spans six centuries, there is no finer place to play a round of golf than in the country that invented the game. Scotland has some of the finest and oldest golf courses in the world, and we can offer advice to best tailor the golfing experience you are looking for.
St Andrew’s Old Course
Often considered the crowning jewel of most golfing careers, The Old Course, is by far the most iconic course on the planet and you can feel how special the place is the moment you set foot on the grass.
Royal County Down
Regularly ranked 1st on Golf Digest’s ‘World’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses’ list, Royal County Down Golf Club needs little introduction. The breathtaking location in Murlough Nature Reserve provides stunning views during play of the Mountains of Mourne and Dundrum Bay, but the course can be a cruel mistress with narrow fairways and deceptive bunkers that demand excellent control of the golf ball.
Royal Dornoch
Hidden deep within the Scottish Highlands this spectacular course demands a dedicated golfer both for the journey and for in-play. Royal Dornoch is one of the most aesthetically rewarding golf courses in the world with natural wildness and beauty in abundance.
Top Remote Golf Courses to Play
Traigh Golf Course
This hidden gem is one of the most enjoyable remote courses in Scotland and holds the title of the most westerly course on the UK mainland. Traigh is fantastic for all abilities with exciting holes and challenging targets abound. This beautifully designed traditional course offers the rewards and views of a classic seaside links – 100% worth a round.
The Machrie
Islay is said to be a “mini-Scotland” with a beautiful remote golf course included in its many attractions. It’s impossible not to be completely enchanted by the entire remote golf experience and the course is designed for golf the way it should be played. While on Islay there is the opportunity to visit many of the island’s famous distilleries including Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Bowmore, and Ardbeg, amongst others.
Mullion Golf Course
Mullion Golf Course skirts along the cliffs of the Lizard Peninsula and is officially the most southerly golf course in the UK. The far-reaching views from the Towans above the cliffs are magnificent and the course is famed for its 11th hole, where you tee off on the cliff edge. What’s not to like?
