The clubs which adorn the highlands are steeped in history and folklore. Golf in Scotland has remained largely unchanged for centuries and nowhere in the world are golfing customs and traditions more strictly and proudly observed than in Scotland.

Many of the world’s nations may make great claims about their golfing heritage and standards, it is a sport that many countries claim to have invented and which many other have come to excel in. While you will never hear these grand declarations made about golf in Scotland, the title of “home of golf” unquestionably and eternally lies with Scotland, more specifically, with St Andrews.

The golf courses in St Andrews will be on any devoted golfers wish list. At one point in their career all the worlds great golfers will have played here. The St Andrews Old Course is probably the most famous course in the world, so much so that one feels they are stepping on hallowed ground as they walk towards the first tee.

Such is the high quality of golf courses in Scotland that even a club of the standard of St Andrews does not overshadow all other courses and if you are not lucky enough to secure a tee time on the Old Course there are still a range of exceptional courses to play. Some of the more noteworthy include Royal Troon and Turnberry which overlook the intriguing Mull of Kintyre. The wild beauty of the Royal Dornoch. The isolated and idyllic Nairn in the highlands is worth straying off the beaten track for. The distinguished Muirfield, dates back to 1744 when it is said that the 13 rules of golf were approved at this very club.

Amidst all these ancient clubs of great stature it would be strange to find a modern club which can hold their own, but the magnificent Kingsbarns, which perfectly blends ancient golfing tradition with 21st Century amenities truly belongs here. Finally Carnoustie, a grand links course in the traditional sense. Set on steep cliffs with the sea providing a harsh challenge.

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