A golfer plays the Old Course at St Andrews

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Scottish golf & the best golf courses in Scotland

With a legacy spanning six centuries, there is no finer place to play golf than the country that gave the game to the world. You'll be spoiled for choice on your golf break in Scotland with over 550 Scottish golf courses, including links, parkland and 9-hole courses. Scotland is also home to some of the world's most prestigious golf tournaments.

Golf courses in Scotland

Kinghorn Golf Club, overlooking the Firth of Forth

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Recommended courses

Scotland has more courses per head of population than anywhere else in the world! The range of Scottish golf courses means that whatever your level, you'll never be far from fairways and greens suited to you.

Golf breaks in Scotland

The 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire

Tournaments & events

Keep up to date with all the golf tournaments and exciting events happening this year. 

Golf around Scotland

Browse our top golf courses by region.

The Highlands

Find golf courses in the Scottish Highlands.

Scottish Borders

Explore courses in the Scottish Borders.

Fife

Discover golf links in the Kingdom of Fife.

Ayrshire & Arran

Uncover the many golf courses in Ayrshire & Arran.

East Lothian

Find courses and links in East Lothian.

Dumfries & Galloway

Explore courses in Dumfries & Galloway.

Carnoustie (Dundee & Angus)

Find links and greens in Dundee & Angus

Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Explore golf courses in Aberdeenshire.

Perthshire

Explore golf courses and links in Perthshire.

Orkney & Shetland

Explore golf courses in the Northern Isles.

More Scottish golf

From golf in St Andrews to stunning golf hotels, find out more about Scottish golf. Get the most out of your golf holiday in Scotland with these useful links.

Golf in St Andrews

Stay and play golf in St Andrews, The Home of Golf.

7 James Braid Golf Courses in Scotland

Explore and play James Braid-designed golf courses across Scotland.

Scottish Golf App

Get the most out of your golf in Scotland with the Scottish Golf App.

14 Stunning golf hotels in Scotland

Discover stunning golf hotels in Scotland and resorts you can stay in.

Plan a St Andrews golf trip

A golfer plays the Old Course at St Andrews.

Historic St Andrews

The first record of golf in Scotland dates from the 15th century. In 1764 the Links at St Andrews (now known as the Old Course) was reduced from 22 holes to 18, creating the standard course format we still use today. In 1860 the first Open Championship was held at Prestwick - an illustrious history indeed! Find out more about the history of golf at the British Golf Museum in St Andrews.

The Glen Golf Club At North Berwick

Golf tours & accommodation

If you want to experience some of the best golf courses Scotland has to offer, it's possible to build a golfing holiday in Scotland that ticks all these boxes. Championship courses, such as Royal Troon, the PGA® Centenary Course at Gleneagles and even the illustrious Old Course at St Andrews can all be booked - with a bit of forward planning.

Pitlochry Golf Club 1st hole

Pitlochry Golf Club 1st hole

Golf for beginners & families

Anyone can learn to play golf in Scotland. We've got some great tips for beginners plus some budget-friendly courses where you can practise all holiday long!

Royal Troon Golf Course

Royal Troon Golf Course

© Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Group

World's Greatest Golfers

Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have all played here and many of Scotland's most prestigious courses were designed by golfing legends. 'Old' Tom Morris designed the Old and New Courses at St Andrews while James Braid is responsible for more than 250 British courses, including the world-famous King's and Queen's Courses at Gleneagles.

A man uses his smartphone

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Golf Your Way in Scotland

Get the most out of your golf in Scotland with the Scottish Golf App:

- Book tee times across Scotland

- Get an official handicap with OpenPlay

- Enter open competitions across Scotland

- GPS Caddie for yardages at 36,000 courses

Golf Courses in Scotland

Royal Troon Golf Course

Scotland has more courses per head of population than anywhere else in the world! The range and breadth of Scottish golf courses means that whatever your level and course preference, you'll never be far from fairways and greens suited to you.

If you want to experience some of the best golf courses Scotland has to offer, it's possible to build a golfing holiday in Scotland that ticks all these boxes. Championship courses, such as Royal Troon, the PGA® Centenary Course at Gleneagles and even the illustrious Old Course at St Andrews can all be booked - with a bit of forward planning.

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