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World's Top 100
Greatest Seaside Golf Courses
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| Kingsbarns Golf Links - Scotland |
CYPRESS POINT - PEBBLE BEACH - MUIRFIELD
CARNOUSTIE - ST. ANDREWS - ROYAL MELBOURNE
ROYAL PORTRUSH - ROYAL BIRKDALE - LAHINCH
CABO DEL SOL - OLD HEAD
- SPYGLASS HILL
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Royal Dornoch
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| Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Scotland |
Dornoch Golf Club was founded in 1877. Golf has been played at Dornoch
since 1616 making it the 3rd oldest golfing community in Scotland.
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| Royal Dornoch - Championship |
Dornoch is considered the finest northerly course in the world, and no other course offers as delicious a feeling of
getting away from it all or better provides the pieces of natural seaside beauty , challenge and enjoyment and shot values.
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| Royal Dornoch - Struie Course |
The Struie Course
Royal Dornoch’s second links the Struie has been improved by the construction of 5 new holes, plus some
existing holes have been extended with new tees/greens. Now Par 72, 6276yds the new layout is a fine test of golf and will
require the use of all clubs in the bag.
Brora
As the story goes, James Braid visited Brora in 1923 and redesigned the course that remains
to this day. For golf historians and links golf fanatics, Brora is a must see. It's a classic links design with nine holes
out and nines back in, much like North Berwick or the Old Course at St. Andrews. Many great holes are to follow with outstanding
views of the Dornoch Firth and North Sea. Brora is located 16 miles north of Dornoch
Golspie
Located about 50 miles north of Inverness and 10 miles north of Dornoch is Golspie Golf
Club. This friendly club is home to one of the Highlands most enjoyable courses to play. Laid out by the great James Braid,
the holes are a mixture of links, heathland and parkland styles and provide a unique variety to test every proverbial shot
in your bag.
Carnegie Links at Skibo Castle
A private links course was built at Skibo Castle in 1898 by the legendary John Sutherland.
However, the course was neglected through the years and virtually abandoned. Donald Steel, the internationally renowned architect,
has reconstructed a new links course ? called Carnegie Links ? over the same land with outstanding results.
Royal Dornoch
Located about an hour north of Inverness is the fantastic seaside links at Royal Dornoch.
Golf was first played at Dornoch as early as 1616, and the golf course is considered to be the third oldest in the world.
Tain
You'll love a round at Tain Golf Club, which is on the way back from Dornoch towards Inverness
and Nairn. Tain was originally laid out by Tom Morris in 1890, and the course still reflects his genius. The course is just
over 6400 yards and in many ways resembles St. Andrews -- even in the views of the town.
Boat of Garten
Challenge your shotmaking skills with a round at Boat Of Garten. Laid out by James Braid,
this parkland course was cut out of a silver birch forest and offers traditional Scottish hazards of broom and heather. Some
consider Boat of Garten to be Scotland's most enjoyable inland course. Located about 35 miles south of Inverness,
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Highlands
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| Reay Golf Club - Scotland |
Reay Golf ClubThis beautiful seaside course, the most northerly
18 hole links on the British Mainland is to be found in a spectacular setting alongside Sandside Bay in the villiage of Reay,
Thurso, Caithness.
http://www.reaygolfclub.co.uk/
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| Brora Golf Club - Scotland |
Brora Golf ClubRepresents all the attributes of a traditional Scottish Highland links, with a classic
layout. Brora Golf Club is a traditional Highland links golf course and is situated nearby Royal Dornoch. A hidden gem, Brora
is certainly worth a visit.
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| Golspie Golf Club - Scotland |
Golspie-golf-club.co.uk: WelcomeGolspie Golf Club, Sutherland, Scotland. ... Bhraggie in the Highlands of Scotland,
Golspie Golf Club offers one of the finest settings for a round of golf. Golspie
Golf Club, situated 50 miles North of Inverness, was founded in 1889 and offers a challenge, ...
Skibo is Scotland’s top private residential
sporting club, with an international membership. Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle (built by Andrew Carnegie in 1898 ...
Founded, 1898 (reopened 1995). Designer, Donald Steel and Tom Mackenzie. Championship Length, 6,671. PAR, 71. SSS, 71. Type,
Links ...
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| Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Scotland |
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| Tain Golf Club - Scotland |
Boasting a championship length and designed by Old Tom Morris, Tain Golf Club has
spectatular views over sea and mountains.
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Nairn
We highly recommend a round at Nairn Golf Club, which hosted the 1999 Walker's Cup. Founded
in 1887, the course is a traditional links with the opening holes stretching out along the shoreline.
Lossiemouth (Old Moray)
Play one of Scotland's best kept secrets, Lossiemouth. Old Moray (as the course is also
known) was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1889 and, like the Old Course at St. Andrews, begins and ends within the town boundaries.
There's also New Moray (6,005 yards, par 69) which was designed by Henry Cotton and opened in the late 1970's. Lossiemouth
is located about 40 miles northeast of Inverness.
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| Nairn Golf Club - Scotland |
The Nairn Golf Club. est 1887
This Traditional Scottish Golf Links Course
was created on the shores of the Moray Firth from a Highland wilderness of whins and heather, and tests the talents of professional
and amateur alike. ... Welcome to Nairn Golf Club from Inverness, Aberdeen and Grantown ...
www.nairngolfclub.co.uk
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| Moray Golf Club - Scotland |
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| Royal Tarlair Golf Club - Scotland |
Scottish golf in Scotland at Royal Tarlair Golf
Club, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, a clifftop course in the North East of Scotland. An 18 hole clifftop course in the
North East of Scotland overlooking the Moray Firth ...
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| Cullen Golf Club - Scotland |
A Place Of Golf Since 1641. ... Cullen is a traditional
Scottish links course with magnificent views over the ... The club was founded in 1870, Cullen Golf Club is situated alongside
the beautiful sweeping Cullen Bay....
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Aberdeeshire
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| Royal Aberdeen - Scotland |
Founded in 1780, Royal Aberdeen is the sixth oldest golf club in the world. Balgownie
Championship Links 6,850 yards Par 70.
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| Royal Aberdeen Golf Club - Scotland |
Founded, 1780 (present course 1887). Designer, A Simpson, J Braid & D Steel. Championship
Length, 6,850 yards. PAR, 70. SSS, 73. Type, Links
Royal Aberdeen, also known as Balgownie Golf Club, is considered one of the oldest clubs in the world with records dating
back to 1589.
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is a traditional championship links course in the north east of Scotland only a short drive
from St. Andrews and Carnoustie.
Cruden Bay
Cruden Bay is located about 25 miles north of Aberdeen along the northeast Scottish coast.
The current layout dates back to 1899, when Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews was commissioned by the Great North of Scotland
Railway to build a new course.
Murcar
One of Scotland's unheralded, yet most spectacular links courses, Murcar is located just
outside of Aberdeen, next to the links at Royal Aberdeen. The front nine (from 3 through 9) is outstanding and the entire
back nine offers another great stretch of holes. The original design by Archie Simpson dates back to 1909 and James Braid
was brought in some years later for a few refinements.
Royal Aberdeen
Royal Aberdeen, also known as Balgownie Golf Club, is considered one of the oldest clubs
in the world with records dating back to 1589. At 6,850 yards from the championship tees, this par-70 links can be very demanding
when the wind blows off the North Sea.
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Peterhead Golf Club
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| Peterhead Golf Club - Scotland |
Peterhead Golf Club, one of the finest links courses to be found in Scotland, the birthplace
of golf. The Club, founded in 1841 is the 18th oldest golf club in the world ...
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| Peterhead Golf Club - Scotland |
Welcome To Peterhead Golf Club. The 18th Oldest
Golf Club In The World ! Telephone:- 01779 472149.
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Cruden Bay
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| Cruden Bay Golf Club - Scotland |
Cruden Bay is located about 25 miles north of Aberdeen along the northeast Scottish coast. The current layout dates back
to 1899, when Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews was commissioned by the Great North of Scotland Railway to build a new course.
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| Cruden Bay Golf Links - Scotland |
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| Murcar Golf Club - Scotland |
One of Scotland's unheralded, yet most spectacular links courses, Murcar is located just outside of Aberdeen, next to
the links at Royal Aberdeen. The front nine (from 3 through 9) is outstanding and the entire back nine offers another great
stretch of holes. The original design by Archie Simpson dates back to 1909 and James Braid was brought in some years later
for a few refinements.
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| Murcar Golf Club - Scotland |
Murcar Golf Club is located 4 miles to the North
of Aberdeen City Centre on the A90 road, Murcar Golf Club adjoins Royal Aberdeen ...
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| Royal Aberdeen - Scotland |
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is a traditional championship links course in the north east of Scotland only a short drive
from St. Andrews and Carnoustie.
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| Royal & Ancient - Scotland |
St. Andrews
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| St. Andrews Golf Links - Scotland |
St Andrews Links Trust (Old, New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Balgove) St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, ... Links opened
for play in 1895 and as such, it is the second oldest of all.
Courses. Bookings. St Andrews, Book Online, History. Facilities, News. Click here for the latest Old Course Ballot results.
© St Andrews Links Trust 2005
St. Andrews Old Course
The game of golf has been played in St. Andrews for some 600 years. It's golf's mecca.
Golf's home. There are five 18-hole courses associated with the town of St. Andrews and all are available – by Act of
Parliament – for public play.
St. Andrews New Course
Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1894, many locals consider the New Course to be as tough
a test as the Old. Closer to the sea, the best holes of the New Course are at the turn, meandering through some of St. Andrews'
largest dunes.
St. Andrews Jubilee, Eden & Strathrum Courses
The Jubilee is definitely the best of the rest and is actually
the course closest to St. Andrews Bay. Redesigned and lengthened in 1989, it now plays at over 6,800 yards. The Eden and Strathyrum,
shorter, but with many excellent holes,
St. Andrews Bay - Devlin
Bruce Devlin and the legendary Gene Sarazen teamed up to design one of Scotland's most
interesting new courses. The second course built at Chateau Elan's beautiful St. Andrews Bay Resort, the Devlin (open since
July 2002) is an outstanding design with unmatched views of St. Andrews and the sea.
St. Andrews Bay - Torrance
This spectacular 18-hole championship course opened in the early fall of 2001. It was
designed by the late Gene Sarazen and Scotsman Sam Torrance.
Kingsbarns
Although only open since July 2000, Kingsbarns is already heralded as one of Scotland's
best and most exciting links courses. Built along a stretch of shoreline just a few miles from St. Andrews, the layout has
drawn great praise from golf critics everywhere.
Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie Links
The Crail Golfing Society has been playing golf over the links at Balcomie since the late
1700s. Balcomie -- the original 18 at Crail -- is often recognized for the standard of its greens. Although not long by today's
standards, the links can be a difficult test when the wind blows off the North Sea. It's truly a joy to play. Crail is located
10 miles southeast of St. Andrews along the southern Fife coastline.
Crail Golfing Society - Craighead Links
The Craighead Links at Crail opened in 1998 and quickly became a favorite among local
players and travelers alike. American course architect Gil Hanse created a classic Scottish links with beautiful panoramic
views of the sea and local countryside.
Lundin Links
Lundin Links remains one of the local Scots' most interesting and popular seaside courses.
Although the club itself was founded in 1868, the course dates back to 1909 when famous local native James Braid was brought
in to design a new 18.
Scotscraig
Located between St. Andrews and Carnoustie in the town of Tayport, Scotscraig is set just
1/2 mile from the beach. Although the course has many characteristics of a links design, it also has a distinct heathland
feel that is quite different from its neighbors at St. Andrews and Carnoustie. The current design is credited to the great
Scottish designer, James Braid. The golf club itself is considered to be the 13th oldest in the world and the course is often
used as a qualifying site for the Open Championship.
Elie (Golf House Club)
Test your shotmaking skills with a round at Elie. The members of The Golf House Club play
at Elie and always maintain the course in top condition. Records of golf over these links date from 1589, and there are claims
that play may date back to the year 1450.
The Dukes
Designed by five-time Open winner Peter Thomson, this layout provides great contrast to
the famous Old Course. The Dukes is set on an elevated, parkland setting with majestic views over St. Andrews and the countryside.
Carnoustie
Six times a British Open course, Carnoustie is a stern challenge. Ben Hogan's only British
Open appearance -- and victory -- took place here in 1953. The venerable links also played host to the 1999 British Open.
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Crail Balcomie Golf Links
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| Crail Balcomie Golf Links - Scotland |
Crail Golfing Society is a Scottish golf club and one of the 7th oldest Golf societies in the world. We are at the forefront
of scottish golf and links golf courses. Crail's Balcomie Links is a beautiful links course that's set along the craggy Fife
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| Crail Balcomie Golf Links - Scotland |
Crail Golfing Society's Balcomie Links and Craighead Links Courses. Balcomie Links at Crail, though not particularly
long, is a truly beautiful venue with superb views of the sea from every tee. Golfing legend Old Tom Morris laid out the original
nine holes at Balcomie in 1895 and in 1998 a second course, Craighead Links, was opened for play, providing a worthy alternative
to its famous and historic neighbour.
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| Craighead Links - Scotland |
The Craighead Links at Crail opened in 1998 and quickly became a favorite among local players and travelers alike. American
course architect Gil Hanse created a classic Scottish links with beautiful panoramic views of the sea and local countryside.
Crail Golfing Society is a Scottish golf club and one of the oldest Golf societies in the world. We are
at the forefront of scottish golf and links golf courses. ... added a second course, Craighead and this now looks ... courses
and Craighead features many of the best aspects of Scottish classic links ... will agree that Craighead is a worthy neighbour
... www.crailgolfingsociety.co.uk/craighead.htm
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Kingsbarns
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KINGSBARNS GOLF LINKS. Scotland's newest links course, Kingsbarns
Golf Links, officially opened the week following the 2000 British Open, but its golf origins date back to 1793.
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| Kingsbarns Golf Links - Scotland |
A traditional links golf course situated along 1.5 miles of historic seacoast near St. Andrews, Scotland.
Kingsbarns Golf Links, six miles from St. Andrews, is a superb modern links course
and will rank alongside the finest Scottish golf courses. ... Kingsbarns is without a doubt one of
the most breathtaking links ...
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| Kingsbarns Golf Links - Scotland |
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St. Andrews Bay
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| St. Andrews Bay - Torrance Course |
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| St. Andrews Bay - Devlin Course |
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| St. Andrews Bay - Torrance Course |
a breathtaking cliff-top location overlooking the legendary Home of Golf they set
out to create Scotland's newest resort destination -- a breathtaking cliff-top location overlooking the legendary Home of
Golf they set out to create Scotland's newest resort destination -- St Andrews Bay....
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Carnoustie
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| Carnoustie Golf Club - Scotland |
Carnoustie. The earliest known reference is to "the gowf" being played on the Barry Links - close to
Carnoustie on the Northern shores of the Firth of Tay - early in the Sixteenth Century. A club was later founded in 1842 in
Carnoustie itself, and by the middle of that century Allan Robertson put in a ten hole course there. This was later extended
to eighteen holes by Tom Morris, and in 1926 James Braid installed new tees, greens, and bunkers.
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| Carnoustie Golf Club - Scotland |
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East Lothian
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| North Berwick Golf Club - Scotland |
Beach Road, North Berwick , East Lothian. North
Berwick West Links, near Edinburgh in Scotland. North Berwick is a unique test of Scottish links golf. North Berwick, one
of the world's oldest golf clubs, dating back to 1832, has launched a brand new website. ... North Berwick Golf Club was founded
in 1832 and ranks as the 13th oldest golf course in the world. The West Links is a true ...
North Berwick
Test your shot-making skills on the West Links at North Berwick, a "natural links" with
nine holes out and nine holes back in. The course offers some spectacular views toward Bass Rock and the North Sea. Two of
the holes, the 14th ("Perfection") and the 15th ("Redan"), have been imitated all over the world. Located just 30 miles east
of Edinburgh.
Gullane No. 1
There are three courses in the charming golf town of Gullane, but at 6466 yards, the No.
1 course is the toughest test. No. 1 is quite different from most Scottish links courses as it offers great elevation changes.
In fact, it's quite hilly and can be a struggle on the old knees and ankles. The panoramic view from the top of Gullane Hill
on the 7th hole is one of the most famous in all of golf. Established in 1884, the club is also one of Scotland's oldest.
Gullane No. 2
Although shorter in length than Gullane No. 1, the No. 2 Course offers terrific links
golf in the true Scottish tradition. The course opened in 1898 and runs along next to No. 1 for most of the front side before
heading out on its own towards Aberlady Bay.
Dunbar
Laid out on a narrow strip of land, this is a typical Scottish links with nine holes out
and nine holes back in. The layout originates from 1856. A stone wall, originally an estate barrier, still runs along the
entire course and can be a factor to consider in playing. The town of Dunbar is found 30 miles east of downtown Edinburgh,
15 minutes or so from the courses at Gullane.
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East Lothian
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| Muirfield Golf Links - Scotland |
Par 70, 6673 yards. The official website of The
Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland. ... Welcome. About Muirfield Muirfield ... Visit the
Muirfield Website
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| Royal Musselburgh - Scotland |
The Royal Musselburgh Golf Club was founded in 1774, making it one of the oldest clubs in the world, originally played over the famous nine-hole links
course at Levenhall. Royal Musselburgh Golf Club - Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland. Length 6237 yards par 70.
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| Musselburgh Old Course - Scotland |
MUSSELBURGH OLD COURSE East Lothian Scotland has the distinction of being the oldest in the world. In 1817 horse racing
came to Musselburgh Links. Since then the nine holes of the Musselburgh Old Course have been contained within the racecourse.
A delightful nine hole links course weaving in and out of the Musselburgh race course with a fascinating history.
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| Musselburgh Golf Club - Scotland |
The Musselburgh Golf ClubThe Musselburgh Golf Club, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. The Musselburgh Golf
Course is a demanding parkland course, which nestles in a loop formed by the River Esk, overlooked by the historic village
of Inveresk. In contrast to many East Lothian courses, it is densely populated by trees and at 6700+ yards is a real test
of long, accurate hitting. Established 1938, Par 71, 6725 yards, Architect James Braid.
Luffness New Golf ClubWelcome to Luffness New Golf Club Visitors/Members web site. There can be few more
stimulating courses than Luffness New. ... Situated one mile west of Gullane, near Muirfield, is Luffness New, an Open qualifying
course when the championship heads to East Lothian.
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| Gullane Golf Club - Scotland |
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| Archerfield Golf Club - Scotland |
A superb links golf course in North Berwick,
Scotland, enjoying stunning views across the Firth of Forth. A warm welcome ...
Dunbar Golf Club - Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, playing at Dunbar
East Links is an experience that is not soon forgotten. ...
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