Turnberry Ailsa
The Ailsa Course at Turnberry is one of the most iconic and scenic golf courses in the world. Located on Scotland’s rugged west coast, it stretches over 7,500 yards and is a true championship links course. It has hosted four Open Championships, including the legendary 1977 "Duel in the Sun" between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson
Following a major redesign in 2016 by architect Martin Ebert, the course was elevated to new heights, with dramatic coastal holes and views of Ailsa Craig, the Isle of Arran, and the Turnberry Lighthouse. The course is known for its challenging layout, especially the stretch from the 4th to the 11th holes, which hug the coastline and offer breathtaking scenery
Kingsbarns Golf Links
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a stunning seaside links course located near St Andrews on Scotland’s Fife coast. Opened in 2000 and designed by Kyle Phillips, it stretches along 1.8 miles of North Sea shoreline and is celebrated for its breathtaking views and world-class layout
Despite its modern origins, golf has been played on the site since the 18th century. Kingsbarns is known for its dramatic holes, especially the signature par-3 15th, which plays over a rocky shoreline. It co-hosts the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and has been ranked among the top 100 courses in the world
Royal Dornoch
Royal Dornoch Golf Club, nestled in the Highlands of Scotland, is one of the world’s most revered links courses. Founded in 1877 and granted royal status in 1906, it features two 18-hole courses: the Championship Course and the Struie Course. The Championship Course, shaped by Old Tom Morris, stretches along the Dornoch Firth and is celebrated for its natural beauty, challenging layout, and timeless charm. Golf has been played on these links since at least 1616, making it a place where history and the spirit of the game are deeply intertwined.
Kilmarnock Barassie
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club, located just outside Troon on Scotland’s west coast, is a classic links venue with a rich history dating back to 1887. The club boasts 27 holes, including the Championship Barassie Links, which stretches over 6,850 yards and has hosted prestigious events like Final Qualifying for The Open. The layout blends traditional links character with modern challenges—think gorse-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and the occasional railway line adding to the drama.
Royal Troon
Royal Troon Golf Club, founded in 1878, is a legendary links course on Scotland’s west coast and a proud host of The Open Championship. Its Old Course is famed for the iconic Postage Stamp—a devilishly short par 3—and the demanding Railway hole. With 45 holes across three courses, Royal Troon blends tradition with challenge, offering sweeping views of the Firth of Clyde and a rich championship pedigree.
It’s a course that’s tested legends and crowned champions. Ever walked its fairways, or is it still on your dream list?
Dumbarnie Links
Dumbarnie Links is a modern masterpiece on Scotland’s Fife coast, just 12 miles south of St Andrews. Opened in 2020 and designed by Clive Clark, it’s a true links course with a contemporary flair—set on a stunning stretch of land with over a mile of sea frontage along the Firth of Forth. The layout features dramatic elevation changes, panoramic views, and several risk-reward holes, including three potentially drivable par 4s. It’s designed to inspire rather than intimidate, offering a thrilling experience for golfers of all levels.
It’s quickly earned a reputation as one of Scotland’s must-play new courses. Fancy adding it to your next golf trip itinerary?
West Kilbride
West Kilbride Golf Club is a traditional 18-hole links course perched on the Ayrshire coast in Seamill, with sweeping views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran. Established in 1893, it’s laid out over 150 acres of classic linksland, featuring natural dunes, fast-running fairways, and ever-present coastal winds that make for a true test of shot-making. The course, a par 71, was influenced by Old Tom Morris and is known for its strong back nine that hugs the shoreline.
Cabot Highlands
Cabot Highlands, formerly known as Castle Stuart, is a world-class links course just outside Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. Designed by Mark Parsinen and Gil Hanse, it opened in 2009 and quickly earned acclaim for its dramatic setting along the Moray Firth, with sweeping coastal views and a layout that blends seamlessly into the rugged landscape. The course has hosted the Scottish Open multiple times and features a distinctive Art Deco clubhouse and a 17th-century tower house near the 4th green.
St Andrews Old Course
The Old Course at St Andrews is the cradle of golf widely regarded as the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. Located in Fife, Scotland, it dates back to the early 15th century and has shaped the very fabric of the game. With its double greens, massive shared fairways, and legendary holes like the Road Hole (17th) and Swilcan Bridge, it’s a course steeped in tradition and strategy. The layout evolved naturally over centuries, with contributions from figures like Old Tom Morris, and it’s hosted The Open Championship more than any other venue.
Playing the Old Course isn’t just a round of golf—it’s a walk through history. Ever dreamed of crossing that famous bridge on 18?