Scotland-Golf

        Scotland may not have been the birthplace of golf, but it's where the game grew up. Indeed Scotland continues to be home of golf's ruling body outside of the United States. As a world class destination for golfers Scotland has no equals, for nowhere are so many of golf's fabled courses found in such close proximity. Remarkably, most of these shrines are accessible to the public and, compared with the great courses of the United States, most legendary Scottish courses are value priced. Scotland is best known for its top-ranked championship seaside links courses. Currently 13 Scottish links courses are ranked in the top 100 courses in the world outside the United States by Golf Digest: 1. St. Andrews Old Course; 5. Royal Dornoch; 6. Muirfield; 11. Turnberry Ailsa; 12. Carnoustie; 20. Kingsbarns; 21. Loch Lomond; 34. Royal Troon; 37 Cruden Bay; 39. Macrihanish; 65. Western Gailes; 86. North Berwick; 98. St. Andrews New.
        But there's much more to Scottish golf than the famed courses that regularly host the British Open. Excellent, inexpensive 9-hole and 18-hole courses are found throughout Scotland, in inland locations as well as along the coasts. Many of these are steeped in golf lore and were designed by legendary course architects whose work shaped the game. Thanks to the world's focus on the internationally famed courses of Scotland, there are many little-known, underplayed and under priced Scottish courses of great challenge and character. Finding these gems is one of the great pleasures of golf in Scotland.

GUESTS ARE WELCOME ON MOST COURSES IN SCOTLAND (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE)
        Most Scottish courses welcome guests, at least on weekdays (Monday through Friday), and offer club rental. The availability of motorized golf carts is limited in Scotland, so be prepared to walk. Top courses offer caddies for hire, often a good idea on links courses with many blind approach shots. Advance booking of tee times is always recommended, and, at the prestige courses, may require booking months ahead of time. Most courses welcome players of all levels, but the famed championship courses may require that guests provide a handicap card from the USGA certifying the candidate's proficiency at the game and perhaps a letter of introduction from their home course in order to obtain a tee time.
        See the following charts for information about some excellent courses within reach of HOME AT FIRST locations in Central Scotland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Northern Scotland, and the Southern Borders with England.

YOUR OWN COTTAGE IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND'S PRIMARY GOLF KINGDOM
HOME AT FIRST has several cottages within 5 miles of St. Andrews, and within easy reach of many of the great links courses of the Fife (Firth of Forth to Firth of Tay), Lothian (Edinburgh and east), and North Sea (Angus and Eastern Perthshire) coasts.

FREE ADVANCE BOOKING OF TEE-TIMES!
        HOME AT FIRST can pre-arrange golf tee times at many of the courses listed below for its Scotland guests, who order by completing a special form after they sign up for their Scotland trip. There is no additional booking charge for this service, and golfers can arrange to play a different course each day if they wish, paying only the regular guest fees at each golf course.
        HOME AT FIRST also offers a special pre-paid three-day golfing package with pre-reserved tee-times for rounds at the famed Scottish courses of Carnoustie, St. Andrews (New or Eden courses), or Turnberry.
        Guests also can arrange tee times independently in Scotland, as weather and their mood dictate, but it's best to do so at least 24 hours in advance (more for the internationally famed courses).

Ч CENTRAL SCOTLAND COURSES Ч The Trossachs & Perthshire
COURSE NAME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	Greens Fees* Weekday-Weekend
CALLANDER Tel: +44 (0)1877 330090 callandergolf@btconnect.com H HIDDEN GEM H	Take the A84 to Callander, then follow signs for the course on south side of town.	Designed by Tom Morris in 1890 and lengthened by Willie Fernie in 1913, this relatively short, tight 18-hole course offers a good challenge in the scenic Trossachs uplands. 5185 yards, par 66. Private, but welcomes guests at almost any time. Phone for tee-time.	ROUND: г22-г30 DAY: г30-г40
COMRIE Tel: +44 (0)1764 670055 enquiries@comriegolf.co.uk	On the A85 6 miles west of Crieff	Short 9-hole public Highland course of 2980 yards. Play it twice for a par 70 (rating of 69). Hilly, interesting, scenic and mature (built 1891). Open to guests except 4:30-6:30PM Mon., Tues., & Friday.	г10-г12 9 holes г16-г20 18 holes
DUNKELD & BIRNAM Tel: +44 (0)1350 727524 secretary-dunkeld@tiscali.co.uk	1 mile N of Dunkeld on A923 Blairgowrie road	A hilly heathland course with great views. 9 holes, played twice 5240 yards, par 68 (rated 66). Built 1892. Overlooks Dunkeld village with fine views of the Tay Valley and Loch of the Lowes. Guests always welcome.	г25-г30 18 holes
KILLIN Tel: +44 (0)1567 820312 secretary@killingolfclub.co.uk	East edge of Killin on Aberfeldy road.	9-hole public parkland course on hilly terrain along north shore of Loch Tay with grand views of Ben Lawers & Tarmachan Ridge mountains. Played twice, it's 5016 yards, par 66 (rated 65). Built 1913 on a John Duncan design. Visitors always welcome except on competition days.	г12 9 holes г18 18 holes
GLENEAGLES Tel: 0800 389 3737 UK toll-free Tel: 866-881-9525 US toll-free Tee-times mandatory.	This most famous of Scottish inland courses is located on the A9 half-way between Perth and Stirling near Auchterarder village. The courses of Gleneagles are the primary attractions of this hotel/resort complex, which is to Scotland what the Greenbrier is to the USA. Expect fancy amenities and equally fancy prices. Motorized Carts available for the Centenary Course only.	KING'S COURSE: Public course founded 1919. One of James Braid's monuments and perhaps the best inland course in Scotland. Championship tees: 6471 yards, par 71. Middle tees: 6125 yards, par 68. Open always to visitors. The King's Course features springy moorland turf underfoot, sweeping views from the tees all around, rock-faced mountains to the north, green hills to the south, and the peaks of the Trossachs and Ben Vorlich on the western horizon. Perhaps surprisingly, handicap certification NOT required. QUEEN'S COURSE: Public course designed by the great James Braid and opened 1919. Championship tees: 5965 yards, par 68. Middle tees: 5660 yards, par 68. Open always to visitors. Threading through high ridges on the north and west sides of the estate, the Queen's offers lovely woodland settings, lochans and ditches as water hazards, as well as many moorland characteristics. CENTENARY COURSE: New Jack Nicklaus design. From the back tees, the par 72 Centenary measures 7,088 yards, the longest inland course in Scotland. However, the tees are graded at each hole in five stages, including a challenging par 72 6,558 yards from the white markers down to a par 72 5,072 yards from the red.	г145
MUTHILL Tel: +44 (0)1764 681523 muthillgolfclub@btconnect.com	500 yards off Stirling-Crieff road A822, signposted at the west end of Muthill village	Another inexpensive 9-hole public course, this one shorter and flatter than the upland Trossachs courses. Par 66, 4742 yards (when played twice), with a rating of 63. The nearest golf course to Gleneagles is also the antithesis of Gleneagles, although they do share the same undulating terrain and some of the same sweeping views.	г16.50-г18.50 day ticket
ST. FILLANS Tel: +44 (0)1764 685312 stfillansgolf@aol.com	7 miles east of Lochearnhead on the A85 in St. Fillans village	Largely flat 9-hole parkland course (5796 yard, par 68, when 18 holes are played). Designed by the legendary Willie Auchterlonie in 1903, the course is wedged between the mouth of Loch Earn and the neighboring hills.	г10-г12 9 holes г16-г20 18 holes
STIRLING Tel: +44 (0)1786 464 098 enquiries@stirlinggolfclub.com H HIDDEN GEM H	1 mile W of town centre on B8051 Queen's Road.	This public 6123 yards, par 72 championship course was founded in 1869 on a spectacular site at the base of Stirling Castle. Golf has been played here since at least 1506, when King James IV played a recorded match. Its parkland character makes for easy walking, but challenging golf year round. Visitors are welcome. Proof of club membership and/or handicap certification may be requested.	г30/round г45/day
TAYMOUTH CASTLE Tel: +44 (0)1887 830 228 golf@scotland-golf.co.uk H HIDDEN GEM H	22 Farragon Drive, Kenmore, Perthshire. On the east end of Loch Tay where the River Tay emerges. About 14 miles east of Killin, and 6 miles west of Aberfeldy.	Private 6066 yard, par 72 championship course designed by James Braid in 1923 and placed on fairly flat bottom land by the River Tay. Placed on former grand estate of of powerful clan of the Campbells of Breadalbane, Taymouth Castle is now a privately held hotel/resort that also offers fishing, riding, and walking. Its parkland character makes for easy walking, but challenging golf year round. Visitors are welcome.	г45

Ч WESTERN SCOTLAND COURSES Ч Glasgow & the Ayrshire Coast
COURSE NAME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	Greens Fees* Weekday-Weekend
BARASSIE (KILMARNOCK) Tel: +44 (0)1292 318920 golf@kbgc.co.uk	29 Hillhouse Rd, Barassie, Ayrshire. West of the A78 just north of Troon opposite Barassie rail station.	Founded 1887, this seaside links offers three course configurations from its 27 holes including challenging golf on its par 72 6817/6484-yard (championship/visitors tees) Barassie Course. One of the great string of Ayrshire coast courses, Barassie Links is cheaper than most, and almost as memorable. Open to visitors daily except Saturday, with time restrictions most days.	г65-г75
GLASGOW Tel: +44 (0)141 942 2011 secretary@glasgow-golf.com	Killermont, Bearsden, Glasgow. 6 miles SE of Glasgow near Killermont Bridge on A81 or A806.	Founded in 1787 and designed by Tom Morris Sr., this venerable 18-hole parkland course is open to the public by advance application only. Rated one of the best of Scottish inland courses, it is short (5982 yards, par70) but sweet.	г60Цг70
GLASGOW GAILES Tel: +44 (0)141 942 2011 secretary@glasgow-golf.com	Gailes, Irvine, Ayrshire. Six miles from Kilmarnock, two miles south of Irvine on the A78, five miles north of Troon.	Another challenging links in the Ayrshire cluster. Each hole of this 6535-yard, par 71 beauty presents a unique character. Used as a British Open qualifier course when the Open is at Turnberry or Troon. Designed by Willie Park, Jr., in 1912, Glasgow Gailes requires an application in advance to obtain a tee time.	г60Цг70
PRESTWICK Tel: +44 (0)1292 671020 bookings@prestwickgc.co.uk	2 Links Road, Prestwick, Ayrshire. 1 mile from Glasgow's Prestwick Airport adjacent to Prestwick station.	Old Tom Morris designed this excellent 18-hole 6544-yard, par 71 inland course in 1851. The course is open to the public but advance tee-times are necessary. Undulating fairways and greens, treacherous rough, and very challenging tee-shots. Caddies recommended for your first round. Visitors welcome daily except Saturdays and not Thursday PM. Handicap certification required: MenЦ24, LadiesЦ28. г50/player advance booking deposit required.	AprЦOct: г115/round г145/round Sunday г170/day NovЦMar: г85/round г110/round Sunday
ROYAL TROON Tel: +44 (0)1292 311555 bookings@royaltroon.com	Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire, 3 miles from Prestwick Airport.	Founded 1878, the 18-hole Old Course true links is often the site of the British Open. From the championship tees the Old Course plays 7150 yards in par 71 (6641 yards and par 71 from the middle tees). Neighboring Portland Course (6289 yards, par 71) is also a links. Although a private club, Troon opens for visitors Mon, Tues and Thurs only with starting time restrictions; max men's handicap 20; ladies max handicap: 30; letter of intro required together with handicap certification. Expect a distinctly Scottish exclusiveness to leave you feeling a privileged outsider.	г220 (includes 1 round on the Old Course, 1 round on the Portland Course, morning coffee and lunch)
TURNBERRY Tel: +44 (0)1655 334 032 turnberry@westin.com	Turnberry, Ayrshire, 1/4 mile off A77 from Glasgow, 15 miles south of Ayr.	The two courses operated by the Westin Turnberry Resort are renowned links courses, especially the Ailsa course with its lighthouse and view of the rock Ailsa just off the coast. The courses are principally reserved for resort residents; non-residents must apply in writing to obtain a tee-time. MacKenzie Ross designed the Ailsa course (6976 yards, par 70) in 1897. Like all great links courses, Turnberry's linkses change their personalities with the frequently changing weather. The stretch of holes from 4 through 11 along the Firth of Clyde are superb and very scenic. Holes 6, 7, 8 (while against the wind) maybe the toughest stretch in Scotland.	Ailsa: г160Цг200 Kintyre: г130
WESTERN GAILES Tel: +44 (0)1294 311649 enquiries@westerngailes.com	Gailes by Irvine, Ayrshire. 5 miles N of Troon on A78.	Another of the great Ayrshire links courses, Western Gailes is a public course dating from 1897 which welcomes visitors Mon., Weds., Fri., and briefly Sun. PM. Some players think this course better than its more famous neighbors, Troon, Prestwick, or Turnberry. Its par-three's are excellent and every hole is a challenge. Among its strong advocates is Tom Watson. 6714 yards, par 71.	г110Цг120 (includes lunch)

Ч EASTERN SCOTLAND COURSES Ч Edinburgh & the Fife Coast
COURSE NAME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	Greens Fees* Weekday-Weekend
KINGSBARNS Tel: +44 (0)1334 460860 info@kingsbarns.com http://kingsbarns.com	6 miles SE of St. Andrews, Fife Coast. American-designed links (opened 2000) already ranked in the top 100 outside the US.	Coastal links on Fife Coast between St. Andrews and Crail. Par 72, 7,126 yards. Walkers only. Links course. Handicap restrictions: Men–28, Women–36.	June-Oct: г160 Apr-May: г130 Dec-Mar: closed
CRAIL Tel: +44 (0)1333 450686 info@crailgolfingsociety.co.uk H HIDDEN GEM H	In Crail, 11 miles SE of St Andrews on A917. Address: Crail Golfing Society Balcomie Clubhouse Crail, Fife, Scotland KY10 3XN	Crail's Balcomie Links is one of the Fife Coast's ancient and revered courses. Designed by revered Tom Morris in 1895, this short links mixes seaside and parkland terrain, and provides good bang for the buck. From the white tees Balcomie plays 5861 yards in par 69. From the yellows it's only 5402 and par 67. In 1995 Crail added a second links, Craighead, designed by American Gil Hanse. Longer and tougher than Balcomie (6728/71 & 6250/71) , and in the same beautiful coastal scenery, Craighead may become the course at Crail for the next 100 years!	BALCOMIE LINKS: г45-г55 CRAIGHEAD LINKS: г45-г55
ELIE Tel: +44 (0)1333 330301 Fax: +44 (0)1333 330895 sandy@golfhouseclub.freeserve.co.uk	Elie, 12 miles south of St. Andrews on A915, 6 miles east of Leven on A917. Address: Elie Golf House Club Golf Course Lane Elie, KY9 1AS Fife, Scotland	Another well-respected, inexpensive, traditional (jack & tie in the smoking lounge), public seaside links course on the Fife Coast. 6273 yards, par 70. Handicap certification required (24/men; 36/women). Formalized in 1875, with roots going back at least 300 years earlier, this 18-holer welcomes visitors daily, except summer Sundays and by daily ballot only in July & August after 10AM.	г65
GULLANE Tel: +44 (0)1620 842255 bookings@gullanegolfclub.com	Off A1, on A198 to Gullane, Lothian Coast about 18 miles east of Edinburgh. Address: Gullane Golf Club 29 Hillhouse Road Gullane East Lothian EH31 2BB Scotland	Three public links courses dating from 1882 with Number 1 being the prize. Its championship tees play to a 6466-yard par 71 (6077-yard, par 71 from the middle tees). Visitors are welcome on No. 1 with handicap certification (24/men; 30/women), and on Nos. 2 & 3 without restriction. Many visitors enjoy Gullane as a similar course to the neighboring Muirfield or even St. Andrews (across the Firth of Forth) without the dis-tractions and for much less cost.	Course #1: г85-г100 PER ROUND Course #2: г40-г45 PER ROUND H HIDDEN GEM H Course #3: г24-г30 PER ROUND
LEVEN LINKS Tel: +44 (0)1333 428859 secretary@leven-links.com	Promenade Rd., Leven, Fife Coast. Travel E along Promenade, turn left into Church Rd, turn right into Links Rd, clubhouse at end of road on right. Address: Leven Links G.C. The Promenade Leven, Fife KY8 4HS Scotland	Public seaside links founded 1820, with Old Tom Morris contributing to the original design. Another traditional links course in Fife, not far from St. Andrews. Open to visitors weekdays and many weekends. Advance tee-times recommended. Par 71, SSS 72, 6506 yards from the back tees; Par 69. SSS 71, 6250 yards from the middle tees).	г50-г60
LUNDIN LINKS Tel: +44 (0)1333 320202 secretary@lundingolfclub.co.uk	Location: Fife Coast. 12 miles southwest of St. Andrews of the A915. Address: Lundin Golf Club Golf Road Lundin Links Fife KY8 6BA Scotland	Private Fife Coast seaside links course designed by Old Tom Morris in 1857 then redesigned fifty years later by James Braid. 6371 yards, par 71. Lundin Links serves as a British Open qualifying course when the Open is played at St Andrews. Although a private club, Lundin Links accepts visitors daily by advance booking.	г49-г60
MUIRFIELD Tel: +44 (0)1620 842123 hceg@muirfield.org.uk	Muirfield in Gullane, on the Lothian Coast, about 18 miles east of Edinburgh. Take the last road on left leaving Gullane for North Berwick on A198. Address: Duncur Road, Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland, EH31 2EG	One of the fabled ancient Scottish courses, Muirfield, a private course belonging to one of the earliest golf societiesЧThe Honorable Company of Edinburgh Golfers (founded in 1744)Чwas first laid out in 1891 by the equally legendary Old Tom Morris. Rated number 2 in Scotland and in the top ten in the world. Relatively affordable and (remarkably) bookable (but do so well in advance), Muirfield welcomes visitors Tues. and Thurs. but they must be members of recognized golf club with handicaps of 18 or lower (men) or 24 (women, who must be accompanied by a man). The 6601-yard, par 70 course rewards accuracy with scoring, but punishes errant shots with deep bunkers and deeper rough. Muirfield is on the British Open rotation, which it last hosted in 2002. Everyone who plays Muirfield comments on the superb lunch in the clubhouse. Bring jacket and tie.	г160/round г200/two rounds
NORTH BERWICK Tel: +44 (0)1620 892135 bookings@northberwickgolfclub.com	On Beach Road, North Berwick, Lothian Coast. 23 miles east of Edinburgh on A198. Address: The North Berwick Golf Club, New Club House, Beach Road, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4BB Scotland	The West Links at North Berwick is another well-known course among the many on this Scottish coastline, and a British Open qualifying course. North Berwick would be much celebrated if located, say, on the Welsh or Cornish coasts. Founded in 1832, the course was designed by another notable early great architect, MacKenzie Ross (Turnberry), and it remains a public, year-round course unrestricted to visitors (but advance tee-times recommended). Rated a par 71 from the 6420 yards of the back tees, the course becomes a 70 from the 6033 mids (visitors' tees) and a 74 from the 5751-yard front markers. Considered one of the most scenic courses in Scotland, and appreciated for several memorable holes, when compared with other better known courses in the region, North Berwick can be considered a value golfing experience.	г65-г85
ST. ANDREWS Tel: +44 (0)1334 466666 http://www.standrews.org.uk/index.htm reservations@standrews.org.uk	Address: Links Clubhouse West Sands Road St Andrews Fife KY16 9XL Scotland. The Home of Golf is St. Andrews on Scotland's Fife Coast. Home of 6 18-hole seaside courses (Old, New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Castle) and a 9-hole beginners course (Balgove). We shall review 4 courses.	OLD COURSE: Founded circa 1400 AD. Architecture credited to God with help from Tom Morris, A. Robertson, and Alister MacKenzie. Public, but bookable only by lottery. Closed Sundays. Par 72 (men) 6609 yards (mids). Par 77 (women) 6032 yards. Called "The Home of Golf", the Old Course has no credible competitors for the title. Site of the British Open in years ending in 0 and 5. Handicap limit: 24/men, 36/women. NEW COURSE: Started in 1895 due to demand on neighboring Old Course. Another traditional "out and back" links. Plays 6604 yards, par 71 from the championship tees. Golf carts permitted on this course. JUBILEE COURSE: First opened as a 12-hole junior course in 1897, its seaside layout has been lengthened and extensively modified into a 6805-yard, par 72, championship links. EDEN COURSE: Opened in 1914, a Harry S. Colt design, Eden is slightly less challenging than the other St. Andrews courses, probably due to being further away from seaside conditions. Length: 6112 yards. Par 70.	г130 г65 г65 г40 H HIDDEN GEM H
ST. ANDREWS BAY GOLF RESORT & SPA Tel: +44 (0)1334 837000 StAndrews.Scotland@Fairmont.com	2.5 miles SE of St. Andrews, Fife Coast. American-owned resort with two 18-hole seaside courses.	DEVLIN COURSE: Par 72, 7,049 yards. Golf carts permitted. Cliffside course. TORRANCE COURSE: Par 72, 7,037 yards. Walkers only. Links course.	BOTH COURSES: June-Sep: г95 Apr-May, Oct: г70 Nov-Mar: г45

Ч EASTERN SCOTLAND COURSES Ч Eastern Perthshire & Angus
COURSE NAME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	Greens Fees* Weekday-Weekend
ABERFELDY Tel: +44 (0)1887 820535 e-booking: http://www.aberfeldygolfclub.uk/contact.asp	Taybridge Rd. Aberfeldy, 6 miles east of the east end of Loch Tay (about 20 miles east of Killin) on the A827.	Public18-hole parkland course dating from 1895. 5,283 yards, par 68, SSS 66. Its glass reinforced suspension bridge has put the course in the Guinness Book of Records. Guests always welcome. Carts available.	г20-г23
ARBROATH Tel: +44 (0)1241 875837	At Elliot, on A92, 1 mile S of Arbroath	Public seaside links course, founded 1905. 6185 yards, par 70. Designed by James Braid, this 18-hole beauty is another relatively unknown gem. Visitors welcome anytime but Sat. & Sun. mornings, and must have proof of golf club membership.	г20-г22
BLAIRGOWRIE Tel: +44 (0)1250 872594 H HIDDEN GEM H	At Rosemount, Blairgowrie. Take A93 north from Perth.	3 public moorland courses, dating from 1889. Another James Braid design. Guests welcome Mon.-Thurs. and Sat.	г40-г50
CARNOUSTIE Tel: +44 (0)1241 8022709 e-mail: golf@carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk	Links Parade, Carnoustie, on A930, 13 miles east of Dundee.	3 Seaside links courses. Known for great difficulty especially during bad weather, Carnoustie's Championship Course plays regular host to the British Open (including 2007). It's long, with small fairways and nasty rough. Wind and sloping fairways only add to the difficulty. Guests are welcome with advance reservations. A deposit is required and handicap certification required on Championship Course. The Championship Course is a par 72, 6941 yards (white tees). Handicap limit: 28/men, 36/women	Championship: г115 Burnside: г33 Buddon Links: г28
KENMORE Tel: +44 (0)1887 830226	Mains of Taymouth at Kenmore on the eastern edge of Loch Tay, 20 miles east of Killin on the A827.	Public 9-hole inland course founded in 1992. Some tight tee shots and raised greens. As 18 holes, course plays 6052 yards and par 70. Guests always welcome.	9 Holes: г15-г17 18 Holes: г20-г25
LETHAM GRANGE Tel: +44 (0)1241 890373	Letham Grange, Colliston by Arbroath. Take theA9 to Perth, the A85 to Dundee, and the A92 from Dundee to Arbroath. At Arbroath take A933 north toward Brechin. At Colliston (4 miles) turn right at the sign for Letham Grange.	Two public parkland/woodland courses not far inland from Arbroath. Operated as an international resort, Letham Grange calls itself "The Augusta of Scotland". The Championship Old Course is 6968 yards, par 73. Guests welcome daily, but not before 10.30AM Sat/Sun/Tues on Old Course and not before 10AM Sat/Sun/Fri on New Course. Fairway play important here due to very deep rough and water hazards.	Old Course: г35-г40 Glens Course: г18-г22.50
MONTROSE LINKS TRUST Tel: +44 (0)1674 672932 e-mail: secretary@montroselinks.co.uk	Trail Drive, Montrose. 35 mi. NE of Dundee. Take A90 N to Brechin, then the A935 E to Montrose.	Two public seaside courses. Guests are welcome daily except Saturdays, on tournament days or before 10AM Sundays.	Medal Course: г40-г44 Broomfield Course: г18-г20

Ч NORTHERN SCOTLAND COURSES Ч Sutherland & Inverness-shire
COURSE NAME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	Greens Fees* Weekday-Weekend
BOAT OF GARTEN Tel: +44 (0)1479 831282 boatgolf@enterprise.net H HIDDEN GEM H	Nethybridge Rd., Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire. 25 miles southeast of Inverness via the A9 and A95. Turn right in the middle of Boat of Garten village.	Short & scenic 18-hole Highland course designed by the ubiquitous James Braid in 1898. 5967 yards, par 70. Guests welcome always, except on tournament days.	г32/weekdays г37/weekends
BRORA Tel: +44 (0)1408 621417 secretary@broragolf.co.uk H HIDDEN GEM H	Golf Rd., Sutherland. 50 miles north of Dingwall on A9. Turn at the sign in the middle of Brora village.	An 18-hole seaside public links designed by the ubiquitous James Braid in 1891. 6110 yards, par 69. Watch for cows on the 9th hole. Guests welcome at any time, except on tournament days.	г35/weekdays г40/weekends
GOLSPIE Tel: +44 (0)1408 633266 info@golspie-golf-club.co.uk H HIDDEN GEM H	Ferry Rd., near Golspie, Sutherland. Take the A9, north from Inverness 53 miles to Golspie village. Take the 1st right in Golspie, and follow signs to the seaside course.	Short (5890-yard, par 68) 18-hole public seaside links course along the North Sea mid-way from Inverness to John O'Groats with superb views. Built in 1889. Architect was the ubiquitous James Braid. Five testing par-3's plus 1 ocean-hugging par-5 in this mix of seaside, heath, and parkland course.	г30
KINGUSSIE Tel: +44 (0)1540 661600 sec@kingussie-golf.co.uk H HIDDEN GEM H	Gynack Rd., Inverness-shire. Take the A9, exiting onto the A85 just north of Kingussie village. Drive into village, turn right at Duke of Gordon Hotel and continue to end of road.	Short (5555-yard, par 66) 18-hole public course in high country just west of the Cairngorm Mountains with superb views. Open April-October. Built in 1891 on a Vardon & Herd design. A few golf carts available (rental: г7).	г24/weekday г28/weekend
NAIRN Tel: +44 (0)1667 453208 bookings@nairngolfclub.co.uk	Just west of Nairn, 29 miles east of Dingwall and 16 miles east of Inverness on the south shore of the Moray Firth. 1 mile north of A96, turn off onto Seabank Road at church.	A well-respected seaside links dating from 1887. Designed by James Braid and Old Tom Morris, the course is a 6721-yard, par 72 from the back tees, and 6472 yards, par 71 from the mids. Narrow fairways even by Scottish links standards. Excellent fast greens. Daunting rough and deep, wood-bolstered pot bunkers. Six outstanding finishing holes. Guests are welcome weekdays with restrictions on Sat. & Sun. mornings.	Championship: г75/May-Sep г50/Apr & Oct Newton Course (9 holes) г14
ROYAL DORNOCH Tel: +44 (0)1862 810219 ext. 185 bookings@royaldornoch.com	At Dornoch, 41 miles northeast of Dingwall, 45 miles north of Inverness. Take the A9 to Evelix, then the A949 east 2 miles to Dornoch.	Currently rated 16th in the world, and 3rd best in Scotland (after St. Andrews Old Course and Muirfield), Royal Dornoch is a Tom Morris designed seaside links from 1877. A short course (6682 yards, par 70 from the back tees; 6514, par 70 from the mids; but 5956 yards, par 76 from the front tees), Royal Dornoch is known for challenges other than length, and for its great beauty, which is enhanced by its remote location in Scotland. Its location and lack of local accommodations keeps Royal Dornoch from being on the British Open rotation. Guests are welcome providing they make tee reservations in advance. Handicap certification (max 24 Men; 35 Ladies) is required for guest play on the Championship course.	MayЦSep г78 weekdays г88 weekends Apr & Oct г68 weekdays г78 weekends NovЦMar г52 weekdays г58 weekends

Ч SOUTHERN SCOTLAND COURSES Ч Berwickshire & Roxburghshire
COURSE NAME	LOCATION	DESCRIPTION	Greens Fees* Weekday-Weekend
GALASHIELS Tel: +44 (0)1896 753724 H HIDDEN GEM H	Ladhope Recreation Ground, Galashiels, 5 miles west of Melrose. NE of Galashiels off A7.	18 holes. Very hilly and scenic! Length: 5185 yards, Par: 67, SSS: 66. Club & trolley rental. Club house restaurant and bar.	Weekdays: г15/round-г20/day Weekends: г17/round-г22/day
HIRSEL Tel: +44 (0)1890 882678 H HIDDEN GEM H	Kelso Rd., Coldstream, Berwickshire. At the west end of the town of Coldstream on A697, 25 miles east of Melrose.	18-hole parkland course founded 1948. 6092 yards, par 70. Beautiful setting. New clubhouse.	г20
JEDBURGH Tel: +44 (0)1835 863587 H HIDDEN GEM H	Dunion Rd., Jedburgh, Roxburghshire. Take the A68 from Melrose 15 miles southeast to Jedburgh. Course is 3/4 mile west of Jedburgh on the B6358.	Hilly public 9-hole parkland course designed by Willie Park and dating from 1892. When 18 holes played, course totals 5760 yards, par 68, SSS 67. Guests welcome except on weekend competition days. Cart & trolley rental. Pro shop, restaurant, and bar. Advance tee times recommended.	г16
MELROSE Tel: +44 (0)1896 822855	Dingleton, Melrose. Off A68 1/2 mile south of Melrose.	Public 9-hole parkland course from 1880. 5579 yards and par 70, SSS 68 over 18 holes. Scenic, tree-lined, & hilly. Set beneath Eildon Hills. Club house refreshments and bar. Guests welcome daily except Sat & Sun in summer and ladies day Tues.	г16/round г20/day
MINTO Tel: +44 (0)1450 870220	Denholm, Hawick, 14 miles south of Melrose. From Melrose, take the B6453 south to Minto Village, by Denholm, Hawick.	Vintage 1926 18-hole public parkland course. 5542 yards, par 69, SSS 67. Lots of trees, no bunkers, forgiving rough, few steep inclines. Guests always welcome. Tee times recommended. Cart & trolley rental. Clubhouse restaurant and bar.	Weekdays: г22/round & г27.50/day Weekends: г27/round & г35/day
PEEBLES Tel: +44 (0)1721 720197 H HIDDEN GEM H	1 mile west of Peebles off A72. 20 miles west of Melrose and 23 miles south of Edinburgh. A few golf carts available.	Moderately hilly public 18-hole parkland course dating from 1892. A James Braid design, altered by H. S. Colt in 1934. 6160 yards par 70 from the back tees. 5763 yards par 70 from the mids. 5195 yards, par 70 from the ladies' tees. Guests always welcome but no denim or golf footwear permitted in clubrooms. New clubhouse & restaurant in 1998.	г20-г25
SELKIRK Tel: +44 (0)1750 20621	The Hill, Selkirk, 7 miles SW of Melrose.	9 holes. When played as 18 holes: Length 5575 yards, Par: 68, SSS: 68. Challenging variety. Club and trolley rental. Club house restaurant and bar.	г18/day
ST. BOSWELLS Tel: +44 (0)1835 823527 H HIDDEN GEM H	Braeheads, St. Boswells, 4 miles SE of Melrose. Quarter of a mile off truck route A68 at St. Boswells Green.	Public 9-hole course, place twice as 5250-yard, par 66, SSS 66. A Willie Park design from 1899. On the banks of the River Tweed across from Dryburgh Abbey, St. Boswells has easy walking thru attractive parkland. Club house restaurant & bar.	г15/day
TORWOODLEE Tel: +44 (0)1896 752260 H HIDDEN GEM H	Edinburgh Road, Galashiels, 7 miles west of Melrose.	18 holes. Length 6200 yards, Par: 70, SSS: 70. An expanded Willie Park- designed 9-hole course, with a good challenge and full services, including pro shop, golf cart and trolley rental, and club rental. Club house restaurant and bar.	Weekdays: г18/round & г25/day Weekends: г22/round & г30/day
WOLL Tel: +44 (0)1750 32711 www.wollgolf.co.uk	New Woll Estate, Ashkirk, 12 miles SW of Melrose.	18 holes. Length 6051 yards, Par: 70, SSS: 69. Private estate course that welcomes guests. Flat course with lots of water: River Ale, Woll Burn, & a pond.	г20/day
*GREENS FEES (in UKг): LOW = г15-35 MODERATE = г36-50 HIGH = г51-80 EXTREME = г81+ CURRENCY CONVERTER