Golf Around Scotland
St
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Andrews Bay Golf Resort and Spa sits proudly amidst the
rugged, coastal landscape of the North Sea whilst commanding
spectacular views of the Bay's golden beaches and medieval
St Andrews. The Resort boasts a luxurious 5 star hotel with
209 guestrooms designed with comfort and luxury in mind. Experience
520 acres of rolling landscape with two magnificent golf courses
and an array of outdoor pursuits from quad biking to coastal
hikes. For a more tranquil experience, the hotel's European
style spa rejuvenates both body and soul.
Cruden
Bay - A stunning links course, it was placed as the 52nd
best course in the world by "Golf Magazine" in 2002.
Initially laid out by Tom Morris in the 19th century, it was
revised by Archie Simpson into the layout it is today and is
very much a traditional links with humps, hollows and numerous
blind shots. Offering spectacular views of Slains Castle, it
is a picturesque and challenging test of golf. 18 holes. Par
70. 6,396 yds. Links.
Carnoustie
Golf Breaks. The golf at Carnoustie needs no introduction.
Championship Course - Host to the Open six times, the Championship
Course has been voted the top course in Scotland by many of
the golfing greats and has been described as Scotland's ultimate
golfing Challenge. The 1999 Open captured the public's imagination
as some of the game's greatest players floundered, and will
always be remembered for Jean van de Velde's disastrous last
hole where he let slip a three stoke lead to lose to Paul Lawrie
in the play-off. 18 holes. Par 72. 6,941 yds. Links.
Royal
Dornoch Golf Break. So well is the Championship course regarded,
that magazine polls across the world regularly have it in their
top 20. Despite being 45 miles north of Inverness it is well
worth the trek! Championship Course - The opening hole on the
Championship course, a simple par 4, is no indication of the
joy – and trouble – to come. It is not until golfers
walk over the headlands to the third tee that they get a sense
of this striking golf course. Tom Watson came here and said
he'd had "the most fun I've ever had on a golf course"
and he's played a few! 18 holes. Par 70. 6,514 yds. Links. Golf
Dornoch.
Troon
Golf Breaks. Old Course - The Royal Troon Old Course has
held The Open Championship seven times. It is one of the great
links courses in Scotland and with the wind to contend with,
and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot
making is essential. Players should make their scores on the
outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make
the back nine extremely difficult. 18 holes. Par 71. 7,119 yds.
Links.
Turnberry
Golf Breaks. The Ailsa and Arran (now Kintyre) courses at
Turnberry were rescued from near extinction and redesigned by
golf architect Mackenzie Ross in the 1950's. Since then it has
hosted many amateur and professional championships.
Royal
Aberdeen Golf Course. The superb Balgownie links course
was designed by Simpson/Braid. The course essentially runs out
and back along the North Sea Shore, the outward nine through
some wonderful dune formations, the inland nine on the plateau.
This championship course is very well maintained with many challenging
holes to test your entire golf game. 18 holes. Par 70. 6,415
yds. Links.
