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Dunbar Links
Par 71, 6404 yards
Dunbar Links course was designed by Old Tom Morris around 1850. It
offers a breathtaking layout which makes it one of the best courses
on the East Lothian coast. It is an easy course to walk, but if the
wind blows, which it frequently does, the course becomes a demanding
proposition. The course is in excellent condition and is used as an
Open qualifier when the Championship is played at Muirfield along
the coast.
Elie Golf House Club
Par 70, 6273 yards
This is a typical seaside links, but it does hold a few surprises,
so be warned! The course is set on the wide, open West Bay of the
East Neuk town of Elie and has excellent views over the Firth of
Forth. The course's signature hole is the 380 yard, par 4, 13th,
which was described by the legendary course architect James Braid as
"the finest hole in all the country".
Irvine Bogside
Par 71, 6408 yards
Established over 100 years ago, owes much of its present day
character to the design work of James Braid. The ground rolls and
bobs over ancient dune terrain, divided by gorse and heather between
Irvine town, a racecourse and the River Irvine. Every hole has its
own identity and the greens are fast and true. The course presents
a challenge to golfers of all abilities with its subtle changes in
direction and demands accurate shot making. Bogside was one of the
local Final Qualifying courses for the Open Championship in 2004.
Ladybank
Par 71, 6601 yards
Ladybank is a heathland course which has regularly been an Open
Final Qualifying venue. Set amongst heather, pine trees and silver
birch, the golf course is one of the best inland settings in
Scotland. The initial six holes were laid out by Old Tom Morris.
The course is a serious test of accuracy off the tee and precision
is required to access many of the tight and firm greens. The
fairways are predominantly flat but if you stray offline expect to
be heavily punished for your sins.
Lossiemouth
Par 71, 6643 yards
The township of Lossiemouth has two courses of high quality and of a
championship standard sufficiently high to host the Northern Open.
The courses are set along the wild sandy beaches of the Moray Firth
and were built at a time when the Victorians considered sea bathing
essential for good health and well-being. Lossiemouth is certainly a
bracing place for the courses are hard and running with
characteristic sea beech grasses that make for tight lies requiring
the deft bump and run approach shot of sea side golf. The Old course
is demanding and requires resolve and thought rather than power. A
deft putting touch also helps.
Machrihanish
Par 70, 6225 yards
Not an easy course to reach but still a magnet for keen golfers.
Established in 1876, it is a magnificent links layout. Best reached
by air, this is one of the great days out in golf. It is truly a
hidden treasure.
Nairn Dunbar
Par 72, 6765 yards
Foiunded in 1899, is a highly rated Scottish links championship
course representing a formidable challenge with its gorse and whin
lined fairways. The club was the chosen as the venue in 1999 for
the Northern Open Professional Championship, the Scottish Ladies
Amateur Stroke Play and the Scottish Boys Stroke Play. In 2001 the
club hosted the Scottish Amateur Stroke Play Championship
(qualifying rounds) and in 2002 the Seniors Home Internationals and
the Scottish Open Amateur Mixed Tournaments.
Scotscraig
Par 71, 6550 yards
Founded in 1817 and one of the Final Qualifying courses when the
Open Championship is played at St Andrews. The present course was
laid out by James Braid in the 1920's and while close to the sea, it
presents an interesting combination of links and parkland. The
course's signature hole is the 4th, a par 4 of average length but
with heather terrain to a plateau green that is a challenge to hit.
The course has smooth, fast greens and is normally in excellent
condition. With many whin bushes and the rolling nature of the
fairways, the course is both demanding and interesting. Players of
all levels will find a days golf at Scotscraig a truly enjoyable
challenge.
St. Andrew Dukes Course
Par 72, 6749 yards
Designed by five times Open Champion, Peter Thomson this is a
classic Scottish heathland course and the perfect complement to the
St Andrews links courses. Overlooking the town and bay of St Andrews
the course offers spectacular views. Owned and operated by the 5*
Old Course Hotel service standards are as you would expect. Carts
are available and being a privately owned course, it's a great
corporate or society venue
Tain Golf Links
Par 70, 6404 yards
Overlooking the Dornoch Firth, Tain arguably offers one of the best
settings imaginable in the highlands for a round of golf. With sea
on one side and the backdrop of the mountains behind, every day
brings a different aspect to this challenging and beautiful course.
Designed in 1890 by Old Tom Morris, the layout of the holes
guarantees an interesting round for beginners or expert. The
sheltered location of the course ensures favorable weather
conditions for most of the year - winter greens are seldom used at
Tain.
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