St Andrews is the "home of golf" and also home
to the most famous golf course in the world The Old Course. There
are other courses available on the extensive links
area.
Recently opened the golfing complex at
Kingsbarns just a few miles out of St. Andrews offers wonderful links golf
and spectacular scenery. With its elevated tees overlooking the dramatic
north sea coastline this course is one of the most beautiful in
Scotland.
Dukes: Not all golf in St Andrews
is about links play. Lying on the outskirts of the town this is an inland
course that is very easy on the eye while at the same time an absorbing
challenge. Always immaculately kept this is truly a hidden gem if you want
to escape the crowds of St Andrews.
Carnoustie is widely acknowledged
as one of the sternest tests of links golf around. It recently hosted the
1999 British Open Championship won by Paul Lawrie. Who will ever forget
the dramatic last hole collapse of Jean Van Der Velde as he disastrously
found water in the Barry Burn.
The beautiful inland
courses at Gleneagles are among some of the most exclusive in the world.
The Scottish PGA championship has been held here in recent years - and
Gleneagles is on the short list to host the Ryder Cup in
2009.
Crail: Situated by the historic
fishing village of Crail, this course boasts wonderful views over the
North Sea. It can also claim to being one of the oldest golf courses in
the world.
One of the wonderful things about Fife is the
incredible number and variety of golf courses available. Travel only a few
miles in any direction and you have a choice of classic links courses and
also woodland courses like Ladybank (pictured left).
Scotscraig: One of the final
qualification venues for the Open Championship. This lovely course is
situated just two miles from the famous Tay Railway Bridge. It may be
picturesque but this tree lined course has been set up to present a true
test of golfing technique and is renowned as a "thinkers"
course.
