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Some of the most famous golf courses in the world are located in Scotland. Planet Golf, an online golf site, recently ranked the top 100 golf courses outside of the United States, and 13 of the top courses were located in Scotland. Some of the highlights include top ranked, St. Andrews, Royal Dornoch (#5,) Turnberry (#11,) and Carnoustie (#12.) Click Here for Scotland Golf Travel!The Old Course at St. Andrews is widely considered the birthplace of golf. Golfers have taken to the greens here since 14,500 A.D. St. Andrews is the largest golf complex in Europe, with five 18-hole courses making up the golf club. In addition to the world-famous Old Course, you'll find the par 71 New Course, the par 72 Jubilee Course, the par 70 Eden Course, the Duke's Course, the only parkland course at St. Andrews, and the Kingsbarns Course, the newest links course at St. Andrews.
Another popular vacation destination is Gleneagles, in which the PGA Centenary Course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and the others by James Braid. The PGA course was recently selected to host the 2014 Ryder Cup match. The course is located in Perthshire, and at 7,081 yards, it's the longest course in Scotland. If you're looking for luxurious accommodations, the Gleneagles Hotel is a centrally located, five-star facility with world-class amenities.
Another popular golfing destination is Turnberry Golf Club. The course, located along the western coast, is similar in style to the Pebble Beach course in the United States. The Ailsa and Arran courses were opened in 1946, and they feature spectacular views, including the ruins of Bruce's Castle and a traditional lighthouse. Turnberry has hosted the British open several times and is set to host again in 2007. To find out more about these and other legendary Scottish courses, call Adventures In Golf today at 1-877.424.7320, or e-mail us at info@aig.mv.com.
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