Click on the respective golf club (link), and you will be taken to its website and then you can really breathe in the magical linksland atmosphere. As a bonus, each course comes with a local and often unique Whisky, which on the 19th you can happily enjoy with a Haggis to complete your experience.
East Lothian - the area
Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club - Musselburgh, East Lothian - 1774
2.874 yards / par 34 (9 holes). Tape designer unknown.
The world's oldest playable golf course. Mary Queen of Scots played here as early as 1567, but the first documented evidence of play is from 1672. Incidentally, the course is nestled within a horse racing track, which adds to its uniqueness. Has hosted The Open Championship six times. In 2010 they celebrated 150 years since the firstOpenwas held at Musselburgh. Don't miss "Mrs. Formans" a delicious par 4's and pub. The pub is also called Mrs. Formans and is strategically located at the green edge.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a MOCGC 10 Year Old (Specially Bottled for Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club).
Craigielaw Golf Club - Aberlady, East Lothian
6.601 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Donald Steel
Craigielaw is a relatively new Championship Links Course, where the course architect Donald Steel was inspired by the great links courses in the area. For those with hickory clubs, the course is difficult - narrow fairways, steep, turfed bunkers, more like craters, and slippery and heavily undulating greens. Tough is just the name of the game. According to Tiger Woods, it's one of the most challenging courses he's ever played. A real test.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenkinchie 10 Year Old.
Kilspindie Golf Club - Aberlady, East Lothian - 1867
5.502 yards / par 69. Tape designer unknown.
5,500 yards of Traditional Scottish Links - established in 1867. A historic course with a wonderful layout and extremely well maintained. Lots of delicious holes, e.g.. The 8th, "Gosford Bay", a par 3 hole with a tee shot from a plateau where the ball partially flies over the sandy beach. Beautiful doesn't even begin to describe both the holes and the overall experience on this magical course. Delicious links with the sandy beach as "out of bounds", where there are seals spying on you.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Jackson's Row (Glenkinchie).
Lufness New - Aberlady, Fife - 1894
6,328 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Tom Morris.
An exciting, open course and in the wind from the Forth a really tough, but challenging links, with rough that sometimes the sheep run lost in. A well-maintained, well-designed links created by none other than Old Tom Morris. Good shots are rewarded, but you're punished heavily if you don't park the slicer in the bag. When the wind is blowing you can hear caddies saying; "It will take you three to be up there in two today, Sir". A delicious but fair links course for those with a variety of strokes in their bag.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenkinchie 1990 / 20 Year Old
Gullane Golf Club, No 1 - Gullane, East Lothian - 1882
6.466 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Willie Park Jr.
Golf has been played at Gullane Links since the 1650s. Classic, cool, challenging, beautiful and not least, at the top of Gullande Hill a view that is astonishing. There are dramatic views as you peer out over the sea, towards Edinburgh and Fife, you can even see Kilspindie and, if you turn around, Muirfield. Don't miss a visit to Archies Bairds museum.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenkinchie 1975 / 33 Year Old.
Muirfield- Muirfield, East Lothian - 1891
6.963 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Tom Morris - Harry Colt - Tom Simpson
One of the world's absolute best Championship Links Course's. Unique is only the first name. Old Tom Morris laid out this glorious beauty in 1891. Is challenging, has character, well maintained with panoramic views that are absolutely stunning. Brilliant coastal gem, but a private masterpiece, where an invitation is required to play. If you get the chance - never let it go.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenkinchie 1992.
North Berwick West Links - North Berwick, East Lothian - 1832
6.458 yards / par 71. Band designer: John R. Whitecross - Tom Anderson - Ben Sayers
Golf has been played here since the 17th century. Reminiscent of golf in St Andrews. 1st tee in the middle of the village, then you follow the sea and turn on the 10th. A magical view of the Firth of Forth, the beach and the hills of Fife. A course designed by nature. It's so beautiful it's like walking into a postcard. The par 3 'Redan' is one of the most copied golf holes in the world. One of the coolest links courses nature has created.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenkinchie 12 Year Old.
Winterfield Golf Club - Dunbar, East Lothian - 1935
5,169 yards / par 65. Tape designer: Sir. Clair Cunningham
An excellent 18-hole links course with stunning views of the Firth of Forth, Bass Rock and the Isle of May, with the Lammermuir Hills as a backdrop. You won't be disappointed on this little known, but wonderful course.
Located on the stunning east coast of Scotland at Dunbar. This 18-hole wonder is a great test for a golfer, from the daunting first hole Whelkie Haugh to the challenging eighteenth St Margaret's, but the views are absolutely breathtaking from all holes.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Secret Stills 05.01 (Glenkinchie) 1987.
Dunbar Golf Club - Dunbar, East Lothian - 1856
6.597 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Tom Morris
A wonderful and unforgettable Championship Links Course. The spirit of Old Tom Morris watches over the course, he redesigned it in 1894. Along the Firth of Forth takes the breath out of every golfer. Following the contours of nature along the coastline, the slightest breeze changes the course's character and makes it a new challenge. An unforgettable classic links with unparalleled views. Flawless finish and a true links challenge.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis, Belhaven Best and a Glenkinchie 1966.
Fife - the area
The Old Course - St Andrews Links - St Andrews, Fife - 1754
6.721 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Tom Morris - Allan Robertson
The oldest and most iconic golf course in the world. Swilcan Bridge and Hell Bunker are recognised the world over, yet the best thing about the Old Course is that despite its great status it remains a public golf course, open, but certainly still difficult to book for everyone.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 40 Year Old.
The New Course - St Andrews Links - St Andrews, Fife - 1895
6,625 yards/par 72. Course Designer: Tom Morris as David Honeyman
The oldest "new" course in the world, the second course at the Home of Golf, was built by Keeper of the Green, Tom Morris in 1895 and it was given an "imaginative" name to distinguish itself from its famous neighbor. The new course has a rolling fairways and challenging greens, and is a classic test for a links golfer.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne vintage 1969 25 years.
Jubilee Course - St Andrews Links - St Andrews, Fife - 1897
6,742 yards/par 72. Course designer: David Honeyman as Willie Auchterlonie as Donald Steel
The third championship course at home of golf, Jubilee is considered by many to be the most challenging course in the famous Links area. Built in 1897, it was originally intended for use by ladies and beginners; but then Jubilee was transformed and given an incomparable championship layout in 1988. Hole 15 is absolutely stunning, perhaps with the big hill on the right the most interesting golf hole in St Andrews.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenturret 21 Year Old.
Strathtyrum Course - St Andrews Links - St Andrews, Fife - 1993
5,620 yards/par 69. Course designer: Donald Steel
Strathtyrum was opened in 1993 to complement the tougher championship layouts at the Home of Golf. Although there are few bunkers (15), they are cunningly placed and the emphasis on iron games is therefore great. The greens are large and challenging, but with undulating gradients that can test even the most confident with the putter.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 17 years.
The Eden Course - St Andrews Links - St Andrews, Fife - 1914
6,250 yards/par 70. Course Designer: Harry Colt as Donald Steel
A little more forgiving than his contemporary lakeside neighbors, the Eden Course was built in 1914 by Harry S. Colt, who was careful to use natural boundaries and difficult bunkers that provide a course full of character, but at the same time are challenging.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenturret Bicentenary 8 Year Old.
Kingsbarns Golf Links - Kingsbarns, Fife - 1753 (1922 & 2000)
7.181 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Mark Parsinen - Kyle Phillips
A course that dates back to the 18th century, but lay fallow and via tons of dirt and sand, a heavily undulating Championship Links Course was built and completed in 2000. Intimately associated with the sea, you can see the North Sea from virtually every hole. As the coastal stretch is tailor-made for a links, designers conjured up and created an incomparable and totally irresistible seaside links. Don't miss this brilliant coastal gem - even if parts of it are contrived.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenturret 1966 / Bot. 1993.
Crail Golfing Society - Crail, Fife - 1786
5,922 yards / par 69. Tape designer: Tom Morris
The seventh oldest golf club in the world. Stunning views along the coastline and one of the very best links courses, a pure gem and it feels like the hand of golfing legend Old Tom Morris is watching over the course. A stunning start, you hit from the 1st tee towards the sea and then follow the shoreline, where the slightest breeze makes it an exciting challenge. The new course "Craighead" is also worth a visit, it was awarded for example. 2009 Golf Course Architect of the Year Award.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne Middle Cut 1967/30 Year Old.
The Golf House Club, Elie - Elie, Fife - 1875
6.273 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Tom Morris - James Braid
The Golfhouse Club, Elie - classic links. Charm and tradition very nicely packaged. Hole 11 par 3 from the tee has to be one of the most beautiful golf holes in the world. Here you play along the cut line and the wind from the Firth of Forth makes the course a new experience - every round. It feels like the magic hand of Old Tom Morris is watching over the course. It has character, tradition, poetic scenery, is well maintained and leaves absolutely no one indifferent. Holes 6 to 14 are simply breathtaking.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenturret (Tayside) 8 Year Old.
Lundin Golf Club - Lundin Links, Fife - 1868
6.371 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Tom Morris - James Braid
A magnificent and old Tom Morris / James Braid-designed golf course. Lundin Links, just 20 minutes from St Andrews, is one of Scotland's gems. Historically a qualifying course for The Open Championship, when played in St. Andrews and this is by no means a coincidence. Lundin Golf Club is also renowned for its beautiful greens and some of the most demanding par 4s of any links course.
A fantastic links, where a spectacular out of bounds boundary is the old railway line and not least that you have to take into account the strategically placed and exciting bunkers. Lundin is a real interesting challenge for the thinking and strategically playing golfer, where just strategy from the tee instead of power and distance is rewarded heavily in the scorecard.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 1969 / The Farewell Dram.
Leven Links Golf Course - Leven, Fife - 1867
6,506 yards/par 71. Course designer: Tom Morris
Wonderful genuine links. A true golfoas. It's charm in square, here we're talking history and attitude. Genuinely naturally undulating fairways, stripy and rough grass in the ruff, large greens and a finish that is outstanding. And not least, the two closing holes, they must be among the coolest you can play – the recording of the demonic Scoonie Burn is outstanding. Golf Monthly: "One of the best stands of bents and fescues in Scotland"
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenturret 1979 / 29 Year Old / Cask.
Outer Hebrides & West Coast - area
The Isle of Harris Golf Club - Scarista, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides - 1920
4.188 yards / par 68 (9 holes). Tape designer: mother nature
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Talisker 25 Year Old / Bot. 2008
Askernish Golf Club - Askernish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides - 1891
6,164 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Tom Morris - Martin Ebert
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Ben Nevis 1966 / 25 Year Old.
Isle of Skye Golf Club - Sconser, Isle Of Skye, West Coast - 1964
4.677 yards / par 66 (9 holes). Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Talisker 1973/28 Year Old.
Traigh Golf Course - Arisaig, Inverness-shire, West Coast - 1947
4.912 yards / par 68 (9 holes). Tape designer: John Salvesen - James MacDonald
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Ben Nevis 1970 / The Sea / Sherry Butt.
Colonsay Golf Club - Isle of Colonsay, Argyll, West Coast - 1775
4.775 yards / par 72. Tape designer: JS Williamson
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and an Isle of Jura 1965/36 Year Old.
Machrie Golf Links - Isle of Islay, Argyll, West Coast - 1891
6,250 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Willie Campbell
Classic and wonderfully beautiful links on the golden sands of Laggan Bay. Nostalgia, stunningly undulating fairways, naturally sculpted into the sand dunes, greens that are absolutely stunning, not one is the same as the other, incredibly charming shifts. The surroundings shine, panoramic views that are absolutely stunning, no by the way - everything shines on this natural masterpiece. But when the weather gods are annoyed, it can rain vertically and blow so that a pair of 3's becomes either full drive or calm wedge.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Port Ellen 1981 / Islay Festival 2008.
The Machrihanish Golf Club - Campbeltown, Argyll, West Coast - 1876
6.462 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Tom Morris
Perhaps the most spectacular opening in the world. From the tee you hit across the Atlantic onto the fairway. A light breeze makes any golfer nervous. A tough start, but the rest of the holes and the surroundings take your breath away. This gem is beautifully and naturally carved into the sand dunes of the Kintyre Peninsula, overlooking the islands of Jura and Islay. The sunsets are nothing short of dramatic and the air is pleasant due to the Gulf Stream. A hidden idyll, a sheer delight to play, stunning finishes, challenging undulating fairways and greens. And just the sounds of nature, it's quiet and all you can hear is the sea and the birds. Perfection - this is Golf Heaven.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and if you've been playing well grab a Springbank 50 Year Old/Millennium Set, if it's raining and it's drizzly a smoky Longrow or try the 1973/First Distillation and if it's sunny grab a triple-distilled unsmoked Hazelburn/Directors Bottling or their own Machrihanich Niblick (Springbank).
Dunaverty Golf Club - Southend, By Campbeltown, Argyll, West Coast - 1889
4.799 yards / par 66. Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Scotia 1969 / 30 Year Old / Cask.
Shiskine Golf Club - Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran, West Coast - 1896
2.996 yards / par 42 (12 holes). Tape designer: Willie Fernie - Willie Park
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and an Arran 1997 Ambassador's Choice.
Ayrshire - the area
The West Kilbridge Golf Club - Seamill, West Kilbridge, Ayrshire - 1893
6.548 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Tom Morris
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and an Auchentoshan 1957 / 50 Year Sherry Cask
Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club - Troon, Ayrshire - 1887
6.852 yards / par 72. Tape designer unknown.
For over a hundred years it has offered a world-class seaside links course. Kilmarnock has everything you would expect from a links course. An outstanding reputation. The course is impressive, has everything. It's beautiful, it's beautifully designed, it's got narrow, heavily undulating fairways, fast, soapy greens, blind holes, it's endlessly varied but it's really tough. An unparalleled golfing adventure until the 19th, which has atmosphere.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne Middle Cut 1967/30 Year Old.
Dundonald Links Golf Course - Gailes, Ayrshire - 2003
7,100 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Kyle Phillips
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 1990/18 Year Old/Sherry But.
Glasgow Golf Club - Irvine, Ayrshire - 1787
Gailes Links 6,903 yards / par 71. Course designer: Willie Park Jr.
Glasgow Golf Club - the world's ninth oldest golf club is endowed with two superb golf courses. Killermont and Gailes Links. Killermont is a parkland course, but Gailes is an outstandingly beautiful, delicious, inspiring, tough and challenging links. Designed by Willie Park Jr in 1912 and the clubhouse also has character. Wonderfully situated between Troon and Irvine on the Ayrshire coast. This is traditional links at its absolute best. Surrounded by Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick. So you can easily stay in the area for a while......
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 1969 / The Farewell Dram.
Western Gailes Golf Club - Irvine, Ayrshire - 1898
6.106 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Mr. Morris
Top ranked Championchip Course, host to several prestige competitions. The clubhouse is centrally located overlooking the Isle of Arran, strategically placed in the middle of the course. A links that offers it all. Rolling narrow fairways, mighty rough, immaculate green placements, but fair. The south-facing holes along the sea line are nothing short of nourishment for the soul. Especially the 7th, which in addition to being spectacular, is a pristine natural hole. Bring several shots, a light breeze can make it a challenging test. True links feeling, here it's all about pushing the ball under the wind.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s.
Irvine Golf Club - Bogside, Irvine, Ayrshire - 1887
6.408 yards / par 71. Tape designer: James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 8 Year Old / Bot. 1970s.
Royal Troon Golf Club (Old Course) - Troon, Ayrshire - 1878
7.175 yards / par 71. Tape designer: George Strath - Willie Fernie
A traditional out-and-back Course. The opening holes along the Firth of Clyde feel gorgeous, but human and offer panoramic views that are absolutely stunning. You can see Ailsa Craig to the south and the spectacular mountains of the Isle of Arran to the west. Then it gradually begins to change, from meek, to passionate, to angry and finally brutal. Is known as one of the absolute best, but also most demanding Championship courses in the world. If you survive to the 19th, you become an immortal golfer.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 1974 / 18 Year Old / Cask
Royal Troon Golf Club (Portland) - Troon, Ayrshire - 1878
6,289 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Willie Fernie
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 15 Y. O. / Unblended / Bot.1980s
Troon Municipal (Darley) - Troon, Ayrshire - 1910
6.360 yards / par 74. Tape designer: Unknown
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 8 Year Old / Bot.1970s
Troon Municipal (Lochgreen) - Troon, Ayrshire - 1906
7,204 yards / par 70. Band designers: Mackonzie Ross - Donald Steel - Martin Ebert
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 12 Year Old / Bot. 1980's
Prestwick Golf Club - Prestwick, Ayrshire - 1851
6.544 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Mr. Morrism - James Braid
The home of the Open Championship. The world's first Open was played at Prestwick in 1860 and was won by Willie Park from Musselburgh. There is tradition and history here too in the form of Old Tom Morris who worked as Keeper of the Green, and as Ball and Club Maker before returning to St Andrews in 1864. The course is impressive, fascinating and delicious, but can also be ruthless with its narrow fairways, fast greens, hidden holes, crater-deep peat-buried bunkers, where there are wooden stairs to climb. The 17th "Alps" is no exception. The strength of the course also lies in the outstanding finish on each hole.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 40 Year Old.
Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club - Prestwick, Ayrshire - 1851
6.044 yards / par 69. Tape designer: John Allan - Charlie Hunter
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glengoyne 15 Year Old / Kiln Decanter.
Turnberry (Alisa Course) - Turnberry, Ayrshire - 1906
7,204 yards / par 70. Tape designers: Mackenzie Ross - Donald Steel - Martin Ebert
Turnberry - ranked top 10 in the world and we understand why. Stunning and astonishing natural scenery, a fairytale walkway on the Firth of Clyde, with cliffs over the Mull of Kintyre and Isle of Arran. When the wind is on along the coastline, smartness, control and improvisation are required - on every hole. Outstanding finish. No sand dunes to take the gusts, in the slightest breeze it's tough. A fierce challenge, requiring many strokes. A classic and resilient golfing treasure.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 15 Year Old / Unblended.
Turnberry (Alisa Kintyre) - Turnberry, Ayrshire - 2001
6.921 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Donald Steel
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Rosebank 1974 / 18 Year Old / Cask.
Wigtowshire County Golf Club - Glenluce, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire - 1894
6.104 yards / par 70. Tape designer: W. Gordon Cunningham
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Bladnoch / Bot.1970s.
Southerness Golf Course - Southerness, Dumfries, Ayrshire - 1947
6,566 yards / par 69. Tape designer: Mackenzie Ross
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Bladnoch 1977 / 23 Year Old (Unboxed).
East Coast - area
Fraserburgh Golf Club - Philorth Links, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, East Coast - 1777
6.308 yards / par 71. Tape designer: James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glendronach 1971 / 39 Year Old / Oloroso
Inverallochy Golf Club - Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, East Coast - 1888
5,340 yards / par 67. Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glendronach 1970
Peterhead Golf Club - Craigewan Links, Peterhead, Grampian, East Coast - 1841
6.173 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Willie Park Jr. - James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glendronach 1968 / 25 Year Old / ANA Cask
Cruden Bay Golf Club (Championship) - Cruden Bay, East Coast - 1888
6.287 yards / par 70. Band designers: Old Tom Morris - Archie Simpson - Tom Simpson - Herbert Fowler
Old Tom Morris - again - everything he touches turns to gold. A completely unique, charming, challenging and highly demanding links, in other words, an irresistible and inspiring coastal gem. Many of the holes are separated by sand dunes, but the wind from Cruden Bay still shapes the shots and makes every hole feel exciting. Pure entertainment. Here we're talking panoramic views and finishes mixed together to leave your taste buds absolutely stunned. A memorable and totally unforgettable golf adventure on true links country. Plus a warmth and friendship that feels genuine.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Garioch 1958 / 46 Year Old
Cruden Bay Golf Club (St Olaf) - Cruden Bay, East Coast - 1888
4.926 yards / par 64 (9 holes). Tape designer: Tom Simpson - Herbert Fowler
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Garioch 1965 / 12 Year Old
Newburgh-on-Ythan Golf Club - Newburgh, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, East Coast - 1888
6.423 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Mr. McAndrew
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Coilltean 1975 (Glen Garioch) / Bot.1990
Murcar Links Golf Club - Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, East Coast - 1909
5.369 yards / par 71. Band designers: Archie Simpson - James Braid - George Smith
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Garioch 1978 / 30 Year Old
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club (Balgownie Links) - Aberdeen, East Coast - 1888
6,900 yards / par 71. Band designers: Archie Simpson - Robert Simpson - Tom Simpson - James Braid
The sixth oldest golf course in the world. Royal Aberdeen Balgownie Links - it's beautiful, like stepping straight into a postcard. The stretch along the shoreline of the North Sea is majestic. Especially the first nine holes, considered by many to be the best in the world. The fairways are undulating and naturally carved out between the dunes, the rough awkward, the greens soapy, in other words, you are rewarded for good shots but punished for bad ones. The links feel is absolutely stunning and absolutely unbeatable. The last nine, which is higher up, offers outstanding views of the sea, but also a lot of wind.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Garioch Bicentenary 37 Year Old
When you are in Aberdeen = Don't miss: "The Grill". The Grill has been named "Bar of the Year" by Whisky Magazine in its Icons of Whisky awards for its collection of whiskies and its commitment and passion to educate the consumer.
While you're in the neighborhood, don't miss: Stonehaven with Dunottar Castle. Spectacular coastal setting, one of Scotland's most impressive ruined castle.
Kings Links Golf Course - Golf Road, Aberdeen, East Coast - 1872
6,270 yards / par 71. Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Garioch 10 Year Old / Bot.1980's
Balnagask Golf Course - St Fitticks Road, Torry, Aberdeen, East Coast - 1955
6.059 yards / par 70. Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Garioch 8 Year Old / Bot. 1980's
Royal Montrose Golf Club /Medal Course) - Montrose, East Coast - 1810
6.423 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Willie Park Jr. - Mr. McAndrew
Ninth oldest golf club in the world. Tradition and history from the 1st to the 19th. Founded already in 1810, they celebrate mao 200th anniversary this year. Several exciting events throughout the year. An authentic traditional links along Montrose's sand dunes. Mother Earth laid out the original beauty, but in 1901 and 1903, respectively, Old Tom Morris and Willie Park Jr. made some adjustments. Breathtaking ocean views, especially the front nine, a true natural links with deep bunkers, delightfully undulating fairways, rolling grass in the rough and fair greens.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Fettercairn 40 Year Old (1969)
Royal Montrose Golf Club (Bloomfield) - Montrose, East Coast - 1915
4,825 yards / par 66. Tape designer: James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Fettercairn 30 Year Old (1978)
Arbroath Golf Course - Elliot, Arbroath, Angus, East Coast - 1903
6.185 yards / par 70. Tape designers: Tom MOrris - Willie Fernie - James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and an Old Fettercairn / Bot.1980s
Carnoustie Golf Links - Carnoustie, East Coast - 1842
6.941 yards / par 72. Band designers: Allan Robertson - Tom Morris - James Braid
A really, really challenging Championship links course. An Old Tom Morris creation, it has seen many of the world's coolest battles and perhaps the most hilarious, Van der Velde's barefoot circus in 1999. Considered one of the toughest courses in the world. A fascinating masterpiece, delicious, but fair - the ultimate links test. Holes 15, 16 and 17 are considered by many to be among the absolute best uncovering holes in the world. Padraig Harrington; "There isn't a player who didn't find this course a test and enjoyed that test. Credit to Carnoustie, it's one of the best in the world."
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Bruichladdich Links / Carnoustie Ser. / 14 Y.O.
Carnoustie Golf Links (Buddon Links) - Carnoustie, East Coast - 1981
5,420 yards / par 66. Tape designer: Peter Allis - Dave Thomas
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Bruichladdich Links / Carnoustie Ser. / 14 Y.O.
Carnoustie Golf Links (Burnside) - Carnoustie, East Coast - 1914
6,020 yards / par 68. Tape designer: Mark Parsinen - Gil Hanse
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Bruichladdich Links / Carnoustie Ser. / 14 Y.O.
Monifieth Golf Links - Monifieth, Angus, East Coast - 1850
6,650 yards / par 71. Tape designer unknown.
Fantastic links course, known for its hard undulating fairways, the sometimes nasty and lush grass rough, fast, slippery greens and deep turfed bunkers. A worthy and fair test. A links that, due to the wind from the Firth of Tay, changes character hour by hour. Only a hard-pressed Midiron from Panmure and once there a full Mashie, and you're in Carnustie. So you can easily stay in the area for a while and get five top courses in the bargain.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Fettercairn 24 Year Old (1984)
Panmure Golf Club - Angus, East Coast - 1845
6,510 yards / par 70. Band designers: Allan Robertson - Alexander Pirie - James Braid
The course is forged by nature and old Scots pines frame the sand dunes in a spectacular way. Combines the best of links and moorland. Tight fairways, challenging undulations, fast greens. The variety is fantastic and many of the holes are mighty. Some find the 6th, among others. Ben Hogan others the 7th to 14th. Designed by the legendary James Braid.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and an Old Fettercairn 26 Year Old / Stillman's
Highland - the area
Durness Golf Club - Durness, Sutherland, Highland - 1988
5.545 yards / par 66. Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Highland Park 1964 / Orcadian Vintage
Reay Golf Club - Reay, Caithness, Highland - 1893
5,831 yards / par 69. Tape designer: James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Scapa 1980/25 Year Old.
Brora Golf Club - Golf Road, Brora, Sutherland, Highland - 1891
6,156 yards / par 69. Tape designer: John Sutherland - James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and an Old Pulteney 12 Year Old.
Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Dornoch, Highland - 1877
6.704 yards / par 70. Band designers: Tom Morris - John Sutherland - Donald Ross - Geroge Duncan
Ceud mile failte! Gaelic for "A Hundred Thousand Welcomes". Absolutely incredible top ranked championship links course. Tom Watson, five times Open Champion: - "It's the most fun I've ever had on a golf course"! And fun it is, the standard is absolutely amazing, every part of the course is in superb condition and the views along the Dornoch Firth are a riot of colour as the surroundings, beach and sea meet in the sun. Old Tom Morris - who else - has created this timeless, unique, wild and relaxing, but natural out-and-back masterpiece. A golf adventure that starts on the 1st and never ends......
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Clynelish 12 Year Old / Spirit of Free Embo
Royal Dornoch Golf Club - Dornoch, Highland - 1877
6.276 yards / par 72. Bandesigner: Amateur golf architects - Donald Steel
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenmorangie 15 Year Old / S.B.F Royal Dornoch G C
The Carnegie Club (Skibo Castle) - Sutherland, Highland - 1995
6,000 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Donald Steel - Tom Mackenzie
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Balblair 1975/Sherry Cask.
Tain Golf Club - Chapel Road, Tain, Ross-Shire, Highland - 1890
6,404 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Tom Morris
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenmorangie 1963 / 22 Year Old.
Tarbat Golf Club - Tarbatness Road, Portmahomack, Highland - 1909
5,298 yards / par 68 (9 holes). Tape designer: John Sutherland
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glenmorangie 21 Year Old / Claret Wood
Fortrose & Rosemarkie Golf Club - Ness Road East, Fortrose,, Highland - 1888
5,890 yards / par 71. Tape designer: James Braid
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Dalmore - Selene 1951 / 58 Year Old.
While you're in the neighborhood, don't miss: 1. The Anderson. Whisky bars of the World Gold Medal 2010, Top of the traditional Pubs 2009. They have one of the finest selection of drinkables in Britain and was also awarded CAMRA Pub of the Year 2008. 2. Been playing lousy golf: At Clootie Well on the Black Isle in north-east Scotland, mere pennies won't get your wishes granted. Here, the currency is a 'cloot' or cloth. According to ancient tradition, visitors came here with an offering to heal the sick. They brought a 'cloot' from the invalid, in the belief that leaving it at the well would also leave the illness behind.
Castle Stuart Golf Links - Balnaglack Farmhouse,Highland - 2009
7.009 yards / par 72. Tape designer: Mark Parsinen - Gil Hanse
A golf course near Inverness that is absolutely wonderful. A championship course with panoramic views of both the Moray Firth and Castle Stuart Bay, some holes have the sea from three directions. Brilliant coastal gem that is challenging and at the slightest breeze it is a whole new course and sometimes a whole new sport. A wild and natural beauty that also has some spectacular landmarks such as the Black Isle - Kessock bridge and Chanonry lighthouse. The introductory holes 1-4, along the seafront are absolutely stunning.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Dalmore Eos / 59 Year Old / 1951.
The Nairn Golf Club - Nairn, Highland - 1887
6.765 yards / par 72. Band designers: Tom Morris - James Braid - Ben Sayer.
On the shores of the Moray Firth lies this classic quality Championship Links Course, which has hosted several championships. The opening seven holes along the seafront are so luscious they will take the breath away of any golfer. A links course naturally created between sand dunes, pea thorns and heather. It's perfection - in everything, Old Tom Morris's magic hand has created this incomparable links. There are heavily undulating fairways, rough, several peaty bunkers that at sunset resemble a moonscape, so many varied greens that are absolutely world-class.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Benromach 1949 / 55 Year Old
Hopeman Golf Club - Lodge Road, Hopeman, Moray, Highland - 1909
5.624 yards / par 68. Tape designer unknown.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Benromach 1978 / 19 Year Old.
Moray Golf Club (Old Course) - Lossiemouth - Highland - 1889
6.995 yards / par 71. Tape designer: Old Tom Morris
A classic Championship Links Course, considered by many to be the best in Scotland. Designed by none other than links artists Old Tom Morris and Henry Cotton. Beautiful views and wonderfully challenging, turfed bunkers, undulating fairways and fast slippery greens. A bit of a hidden golfing treasure, rewarding good shots, so park your slice in the back. Varied, which makes it fun, you have to use many different types of shots and not least pitch and run shots up some greens.
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Macallan 1937 / 37 Year Old / Fine & Rare
Moray Golf Club (New Course) - Lossiemouth - Highland - 1889
6,008 yards / par 69. Tape designer: Sir Henry Cotton
While you're in the neighborhood, don't miss: Gordon & MacPhail, the 'World's Leading Malt Whisky Specialist'. A pure treasure.
Located in Elgin not far from Moray in the north-east of Scotland, the heart of the world famous whisky producing region of Speyside, Gordon and MacPhail is an independent family owned and managed firm which has been bottling Single Malt Whiskies for over 115 years.
Spey Bay Golf Course - Spey Bay, Fochabers, Moray, Highland - 1904
6,092 yards / par 70. Tape designer: Ben Sayers
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Glen Moray 1959/Sherry Cask.
Strathlene Golf Club - Lossiemouth - Highland - 1889
5.977 yards / par 69. Tape designer: George Smith
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Banff 18 Year Old / Bot.1970s.
Cullen Golf Club - The Royal Burgh Of Cullen, Moray - Highland - 1870
4,597 yards / par 63. Tape designer: Tom Morris
On the 19th we recommend: Haggis and a Knockando 1965 Extra Old Reserve
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