Scotland Golf Holiday Six Golf Courses Any Golfer Should See
January 12, 2010 11:20 pm Recreation and SportsScotland the land of golf. Apart from golfing Scotland is associated with a significant culture, tradition and serene beauty. Apart from having the historical account of almost half-a-century the city is a growing core of transformation and an imminent destination for development. Scotland golf holiday offers you the combination of golfing as well as travelling. Golfing holiday in Scotland gives you a juncture to relax and mesmerize into the unrivalled beauty of Scotland.
You are assured to get a bunch full of varied itineraries, which will suit your budget as well as your desires.
If you are planning on travelling to Scotland for a golfing holiday then you won’t have a lack of options for anything. There is a host of options from which you can choose – accommodation, golf courses, number of days you want to stay, cuisine and many more. With the popularity of golfing holidays rolling to rise, Scotland gathered its own recognition for golf holiday packages, which includes golfing activities, tourist activities and seeing the natural sites of the region.
No golf holiday in Scotland is worth the trouble if you don’t visit the golf courses, and take some time to tee. It has some of the world’s best golf courses. Not sure which courses to visit? Not a problem. Here are six of Scotland’s best.
St Andrews: One of the oldest golf courses developed, St Andrews should be on top of your courses-to-visit list on your Scotland golf holiday. It is estimated that when Columbus discovered America, golf was already being played here. Rich in ancient and recent history, St Andrews is the site of many Open Championships.
Carnoustie: This course dates back to the 1500s, easily the second oldest Scottish course. Carnoustie is demanding. One needs accuracy and strength from every single tee. If that wasn’t difficult enough, the rain and winds complicate every single round.
Gleneagles: is a long-time favourite among golf lovers. Designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, it is home to the PGA Centenary golf course and to the Ryder Cup Championships (2014). At 7081 yards, Gleneagles can be tough for some golfers as it demands accuracy. In this manner, it skews away from the many ponds, streams, pot bunkers, and sand traps.
Muirfield: will test any golfer. Nicklaus is among the winners here. The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfer (1744), the oldest golf club on record, is based in Muirfield. It is also acknowledged as the finest golf course in the entire British Isles. You will certainly remember Muirfield as a course steep in history and overflowing with challenges.
Royal Troon Golf Club has had its share of golf legends, from Bobby Locke to Justin Leonard. Wind is the penultimate element here, for even though the front side offers chances to score, the wind can ruin anyone’s plans and calculations. Try to make hay, as some advice, on the front side.
Turnberry: is considered the most scenic of all golf vacation stops in all Scotland. Considered the Pebble Beach of the British Isles, the golf duel between Nicklaus and Watson in 1977 was held here. It is a pleasing mix of history and scenery.
There are doubtless many other less popular courses, but these should be on your list of golf courses to see on your Scotland golf holiday.
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