Golf Course Map of Scotland

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The early holes require precision from the tee to score well, but as the course goes on it opens up and there are some good, fun, gettable par 4s amongst the well bunkered greens and fairways. The course is often referred to as ‘Carnasty’ due to its brutal finishing stretch of holes, particularly when the wind is up. The 8-time Open host has seen some of the most memorable championships in the tournament's history, most notably Frenchman Jean Van de Velde’s meltdown on the 72nd hole in 1999. Most recently (in 2018), Francesco Molinari bested Rory McIlroy and a rejuvenated Tiger Woods to take home the spoils in another eventful affair! All 18 holes wind their way intriguingly through the imposing dunes and golfers will be treated to breathtaking views from various vantage points around the course. Each hole will have 5 separate tees thus catering for all classes of golfer."

Well, this panel has four people who have played every course in Scotland, so there is literally no course we haven’t experienced. Then we have panelists such as myself with extensive knowledge of most – by that I mean at least 75 percent – of the courses shortlisted for ‘marking’. Finally, we have some specialists who have specific knowledge of remote links as well as the superstar venues. The famous golf course in Scotland is the St Andrews Old Course. It is located in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. The course stretches over a length of 7,305 yards and has a par of 72. The design of the course was done by Daw Anderson and Old Tom Morris. St Andrews Old Course is renowned for its rich history and is considered one of the most iconic and prestigious golf courses in the world. It has hosted numerous major golf championships, including The Open Championship, and is often referred to as the “Home of Golf.” Where Is St Andrews Golf Course In Scotland? John Panton, a Ryder Cup player on three occasions, was the professional at Glenbervie for almost 40 years,Secondly, when we visit courses, we make ourselves available to talk to the people there. We’re not secret shoppers. We are accountable. My requests to Scottish Golf fell on deaf ears. In fairness, they were trying to roll out the World Golf Handicap system at the time so I wasn’t high up their ‘to do’ list. Visit Scotland had an online brochure which I could have printed out but I heard rumblings that it didn’t include all the courses, and it wasn’t in the most user-friendly format for my needs. The map below will give you a feel for where the marquee golf courses in Scotland are located. As always, our advice when planning a Scotland golf trip is to divide and conquer. Choose the two or three regions that are most important to you and leave the others for the next trip. This advice, paired with a brief study of the map, will likely lead to yet another question whose answer requires a guide of its own: Where to play on a golf trip to Scotland.

Perfect for all golf breaks, whether it’s a few days away or a full week of friendly competition and indulgent dining. Dundonald Links is transforming the look and feel of the traditional golf resort in Scotland. However, it’s the Ailsa course that is the stand out option having it’s own place in golfing history. It has played host to four Open Championships including the famous “Duel in the Sun”. One of the most iconic golfing destinations in Scotland is St Andrews, located in the county of Fife. The Old Course at St Andrews is perhaps the most famous of them all and is considered the “home of golf”. This historic course has a length of 7,305 yards and a par of 72. Designed by Daw Anderson and Old Tom Morris, it offers a challenging yet rewarding golfing experience. The course is known for its iconic Swilcan Bridge, which has become a symbol of golfing history. St Andrews is a must-visit destination for any golf enthusiast. A course that divides opinion, and feels like it always will be. The views over the Auld Grey Toon are glorious, and the course is undoubtedly fun and playable. I played Elgin Golf Club with my best mate, and due to my poor planning, we’d played another round in the morning.Highlights are sprinkled throughout but few will leave anything other than thrilled by the quality par 3s at the 4th and 13th as well as the two-shot 9th and 14th.