Most Famous Scottish Golf Courses
There is not always a direct link between ‘the best’ and ‘the most famous’, but in golfing terms, this is very often the case. And while this is sometimes slightly complicated by famous club as opposed to famous course, this look at the ten most famous Scottish courses happily has a strong correlation with the Golf Monthly Top 100 rankings.
It therefore seems sensible to approach them in 2021-22 Top 100 order, with the first three having between them held every number one spot since the Golf Monthly rankings started in 2005-6.
St Andrews – Old Course
The view from the green on the Road Hole with the par-4 Home Hole beyond
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- Location St Andrews
- Founded The mists of time
- Architect Nature, Old Tom Morris
- GF £295 (2023)
- Par 72, 6,721 yards
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What can we say about The Old Course that has not been said before? Very little! This is quite simply the most famous golf course in the world, an ever-present on the golfing bucket list and a must-play of the highest order. Here you will find more atmosphere, more potential drama, more history, and more shivers down the spine than anywhere else. If you have played it, then hopefully you agree – and if not, then this is THE course for your pilgrimage.
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Muirfield
The approach to the closing hole at Muirfield overlooked by the stylish clubhouse
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While the Old Course has quirk and even eccentricity, Muirfield does not. This magnificent links is recognised the world over as one of our very finest and fairest Open Championship tests. Its superb, flowing and expansive design is packed with exquisite bunkering and brilliant greens. It has no signature hole, or perhaps 18 of them, and is simply one of the purest and most perfect tests of golf anywhere. In a very golf-rich area, it tops the list of the best golf courses in East Lothian. Book early to avoid disappointment, and a visit over the winter can offer terrific value for money.
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