Scottish Golfing Books - Scotland's Golf Courses: The Complete Guide

Scotland is the home of golf. Thousands visit the country every year to experience and explore the difficulties and delights of the greatest courses in the world, and most make the pilgrimage to St Andrews, where the game was first played in the fifteenth century. No matter how good, golfers never believe they have really played the game until they have attempted to master the subtle intricacies of at least one of Scotland's rich variety of courses, be it St Andrews or the other Open Championship venues of Carnoustie, Muirfield, Turnberry or Royal Troon. Or the beautiful Royal Dornoch, Gleneagles or Loch Lomond. Or any other of Scotland's golfing gems. Since Scotland's Golf Courses: The Complete Guide was first published in 1997, many new courses have been built in keeping with the finest Scottish traditions. Now this new updated edition, dedicated to the excellence of Scottish golf, provides all the essential information on more than 500 courses. It includes a directory of clubs, with a description of each course, how to get there, facilities, catering, green fees and hotel accommodation, plus photographs as well as diagrams of Scotland's most interesting and challenging holes. Scotland's Golf Courses: The Complete Guide is essential if you are golfing in Scotland.

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Scottish Golfing Books - St. Andrews and Golf

Offers an artist's perspective of historic St Andrews -- known throughout the golfing world as the 'birthplace of golf' and home of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. Arthur Weaver, a premier golf artist for three decades, depicts many of the events and personalities which have influenced golf in St Andrews for more than 500 years. Also featured are the interesting sights and traditions of the town, which dates back to the Roman Empire. Interspersed among the hundreds of illustrations are exclusive essays by noted golf personalities. Discover the appeal of the 'auld grey toun' and why more famous golfers have set foot on the Old Course than on any other golf course in the world.

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Scottish Golfing Books - Scotland's Golf Courses: History and Landscape

This golf book takes a different approach to the usual coffee-table mix of scenic views and purple prose. Written by a geologist and geographer, it is a detailed survey of Scotland's golfing environment, exploring the unique features and terrain which make Scottish courses the most varied and challenging in the world. The acclaimed first edition of Scotland's Golf Courses described and assessed 425 courses, and became an essential handbook for the discerning golfer.

There are now over 500 golf courses in Scotland. The underlying structures of all of these are analysed in this new edition, and the invaluable region-by-region guide lists location, address, length, standard scratch score, restrictions on access, cost of a weekday round, date founded and course type. Scotland is the home of golf, and its courses are part of golfing history. The book includes an account of the history of the game in Scotland, and explains how the phenomenal growth of interest in golf has been driven by tourism, increased leisure time and media coverage.

There are many distinct types of golf courses: inland courses built over rocky outcrops, parklands and heather moorlands, and seaside courses, including the classic links which attract golfers from all over the world. The descriptions of the most important courses of each type are accompanied by course diagrams in colour, and many colour photographs illustrate key features described in the text. This is a book for the serious golfing enthusiast; it will enable him or her to get the most out of Scotland's rich golfing environment and heritage.

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Perthshire Golf Clubs - Kenmore - Taymouth Castle

Golf originated in Scotland and Taymouth Castle (Kenmore-Perthshire) was not only built by one of the most famous designers, but today the golf course is one of the very best examples in the country. It is also one of the best kept secrets in Perthshire!

The course is set in a stunning parkland setting and is surrounded by hills mountains, rivers and streams. It really is an experience to be remembered.

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Perthshire Golf Clubs - Gleneagles

For those who are addicted to the game of golf, the Gleneagles® Hotel golf resort offers the chance to play on the world's finest golf courses with its' three championship golf courses in Scotland.

As well as the challenge of the Kings, the secluded charms of the Queens, or the nine hole Wee Course, there is the exceptional PGA Centenary Course created by Jack Nicklaus, venue for the 40th Ryder Cup matches in 2014. This is golf in Scotland at its best.

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Perthshire Golf Clubs - Comrie

Comrie Golf Club was founded in 1891 and is notably one of the finest and picturesque nine hole golf courses in Perthshire. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Comrie, seven miles from Crieff on the A85 is just under a half an hours drive from Gleneagles, venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup and one and a half hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.

The greens are always in excellent condition, and the club is proud of the quality of the course. Golfers of all abilities will find it a challenging experience to play. The new Clubhouse has been designed to provide modern facilities while retaining the intimate atmosphere of a small country golf club. Meals and snacks are served from April until October.

Comrie Golf Club welcomes visitors and parties. Families are catered for in a number of ways. Children can play golf at most times, and dogs can be taken on the course with a lead. There are interesting woodland walks around the course for the non-playing visitor to enjoy. Shopping can be done in the village or in Crieff. Comrie Golf Club presents a leisurely way to play your golf, as well as a challenge to the serious golfer.

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Perthshire Golf Courses - Blairgowrie

The Blairgowrie Golf Club was founded as a private members club in 1889 and is situated in the heart of the magnificent Perthshire countryside. The Club features the renowned Rosemount and Lansdowne championship courses plus a very attractive 9-hole course which are set in heather lined avenues of pine and silver birch.

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Perthshire Golf Clubs - Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy Golf Club was founded in 1895 and, until 1995, was a nine hole course which ran along the south bank of the River Tay. In 1993 the Club decided to extend the course to eighteen holes. In order to do this a bridge had to be built across the river and, almost a century to the day that the course originally opened, the new course was opened to members and the public. The new course runs on either side of the River Tay and has the unique attraction of allowing players to cross the historic river via its own private bridge, which is listed in the Guiness Book of Records.

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Perthshire Golf Clubs - Dunkeld and Birnam

The course is one of the most picturesque in Perthshire with each hole affording not only a new and interesting challenge for the golfer, but also ever changing views of the glorious surrounding countryside.

You are guaranteed a friendly welcome, warm hospitality and an enjoyable round of golf at Dunkeld and Birnam. Catering, bar facilities, buggies, trolley and club hire available.

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