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Golf in Scotland is a historical phenomenon. According
to records the game was first played in 1457 after
which it was banned by King James II.
Golf is a national pastime for Scots since 1502.
The Stewart monarchs were themselves keen to develop
golf in Scotland. The reputed Scottish golf courses
lie in parkland, moorland, pasture or heathland.
If you are a golf lover, Scotland can be an ideal
place to spend your vacation. You can engage yourself
in thrilling activities like - shoot game, fishing
on a river or Scottish loch, play golf, visit a Scottish
castle, hunt deer and dream of our Braveheart “William
Wallace”. Walking, boating, cycling and watersports
are for everyone.
With traditional warm Scottish hospitality you can
relax here, listen to pipes and transcend in the world
of history.
Golf courses
Dalmunzie Golf Club
This club is located in the heart of Perthshire, near
Spittal of Glenshee. Dalmunzie Golf Club is a nine
hole moorland course. This is the first choice for
beginners and golfers who want to increase their skills.
The golf course at Dalmunzie is not long – actually
it is only 2100 yards. The Golf course is surrounded
by mountains on three sides with an abundant of wildlife
on the course. Grouse, deers and even rabbits run
wild on the moors.
Rosemount Golf Course
This golf course exists in history of golf in Scotland
since 1889. Greg Norman have to be fond of this Perthshire
peach, as he was the first Australian to win his first
European Tour event here.
No doubt, it is one of the best inland courses. Fairways
are bordered with troublesome trees and patches of
heather. Accuracy is the key to play golf in Scotland.
Lansdowne Course
Near to Rosemount course, there is Lansdowne Golf
Course which was opened in 1977. It is the first priority
for visitors who come to Blairgowrie to see Lansdowne.
Gleneagles - Kings Course
At Gleneagles, there are 3 golf courses. All golf
courses are great but King’s Course is the best
of all. Throughout the year, it is kept in perfect
condition and it also shares the reputation of being
the best inland course in Scotland.
There are 18 holes at Kings Course, each of them
offer different type of golf - from drives to approach
shots to elevated greens, elevated tees to cambered
fairways, wickedly angled greens, sweeping plateau
doglegs and much more.
Add present wildlife and the majestic scenery if
you are residing at Gleneagles Hotel. With all these
excellence and experience in Scotland – playing
golf in Scotland will live long in your memories.
If you haven’t been there don’t delay,
plan your next vacation for Scotland.
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Keith George always writes about valuable news &
reviews. A related resource is Golf Scotland Further
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