Scotland Golf Course Reviews
Plenty of new to go with old-world look of Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland
In some ways, it's hard to believe Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland is more than a decade old. But then again, visually, the course conforms to the sweeping seaside landscape akin to its ancient neighbors just a few miles down the road in St. Andrews. Kingsbarns, however, hasn't rested on its well deserved laurels. It has improved its caddie program, concierge service, clubhouse menu and the golf course itself.
... full article »The Crail Golfing Society offers two glorious but contrasting golf courses in Scotland
The Crail Golfing Society was formed in 1786 and is the seventh-oldest golf club in the world, but the two courses that members of Crail play (Balcomie Links and Craighead Links) aren't nearly as old. Balcomie exudes the greater charm while Craighead poses more problems. Each provides a thrilling round of golf, Clive Agran writes from Scotland.
... full article »Craigielaw Golf Club: East Lothian, Scotland's new kid gets a little local hazing
If you've got Craigielaw Golf Club on your Scotland golf itinerary -- or you're looking to add a golf course between North Berwick, Muirfield or one of the region's 20-plus other courses -- don't get scared off by its tough reputation at home. That's just the local Scots giving the new kid on the block a hard time. Claims that it's unfair are false.
... full article »North Berwick Golf Club: Influential links are as historic and exciting as it gets in Scotland
If you're an enthusiast of traditional links golf, North Berwick Golf Club, in Scotland's East Lothian region, is just about as much fun as you could possibly have on the links. North Berwick has it all: history, influence, scenery and a collection of holes as unique as you're going to find amidst the world of traditional links.
... full article »Scotland's Old Course at Musselburgh Links a necessary pilgrimage for golf history buffs
Documents prove golf was played on Musselburgh Links in 1672, though it's believed Mary, Queen of Scots was hitting it around here as early as 1567. Today, the course stands the test of time with a collection of wonderful links holes that play a par-34, 2,874 yards for nine holes. Rent a set of vintage hickory clubs; playing with "titanium cannons," as the club refers to them, hardly feels right on the oldest course in the world.
... full article »Castle Course: Have renovations lightened up St. Andrews golf's new beast?
Opened in the summer of 2008, the highly anticipated Castle Course at St. Andrews brings a completely different beast to the home of golf. While the six original Links Trust courses are all traditional in nature with little earth moved to build them, there is nothing understated about the Castle design. The setting is as dramatic as any you'll find, with the St. Andrews skyline in view at many points.
... full article »The Duke's Course in St. Andrews upholds tradition of great Scotland golf
The new Duke's Course goes its own direction in historic St. Andrews. It's new, built in 1996 and far from the coastline, where the six Links Trust courses, including the Old Course, sit, along with the two Fairmont St. Andrews links two miles up the road: the Torrance and Devlin. The bump-and-run game isn't very effective due to soggier inland soil, much to the dismay of some locals. And as of 2005 it's now owned by an American.
... full article »The Green Hotel in Kinross, Scotland pulls off successful facelift of its two golf courses
The Kinross golf courses, originally opened in 1988, changed the "Blue" and "Red" to "Montgomery course" and "Bruce," respectively, in 2005. Owned by the four-star Green Hotel across the street, the names come from two of the Loch Leven area's principle land owners and will add a little more character to the course, in a country where tradition is paramount.
... full article »Royal Dornoch Golf Club: A foxy beguiler in the Scottish Highlands
Royal Dornoch's course has a well-deserved reputation as an old guard bastion of pure links golf, but it's not a stoic walk amongst the fescue and gorse. Subtle trickery is pretty much the norm here, club Secretary/Manager John Duncan admits. "I would say that Royal Dornoch very rarely puts a gun to your head but it does put its arm 'round your shoulder, gives you a cuddle and picks your pocket when you're not looking."
... full article »The Golf House Club, Elie: The Full Scottish Experience
Golf has been played in the Kingdom of Fife longer than anyone can tell you, and the Golf House Club, Elie is a run that will give you the full Scottish feel. And even with its antiquity, this is a challenging course that's memorable from the start.
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Photo Gallery: Discover a lovable links behind the wall at the Dunbar Golf Club in East Lothian, Scotland
Dunbar Golf Club should be on every Scottish golf bucket list. If you must, skip Carnoustie or some other highly regarded big-name course to visit the friendly [...]
Plenty of new to go with old-world look of Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland
The Crail Golfing Society offers two glorious but contrasting golf courses in Scotland
