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Golf

Scotland, the birthplace of golf, has many world famous golf courses. Golf clubs such as St Andrews, Carnoustie , Prestwick , Muirfield and Turnberry are but a few that feature in the dreams of every golfer.

In the Sports Bookshop (click to go there now) you will find many excellent books about golf in Scotland.

Golf may have its ancient roots in Scotland but it is still very much alive today. Indeed the Scots pride themselves on having such a density and variety of quality, affordable and accessible golf courses. All sections of the community, young and old, rich and poor, regularly enjoy and play golf at a fraction of the cost of playing in England or America. It can be said without any fear of contradiction that the very best golf in the world is still to be found in Scotland.

In addition to its many top quality championship golf courses, there are hundreds of super municipal and other courses available for all to enjoy. Superb links courses are to be found all around the Scottish coastline. Away from the coast there are parkland and loch-side courses.

Perhaps the best advice for any golfer intending to visit Scotland and who wants to play on the more famous courses, is to consider arranging their schedule with a specialist golf holiday agent or to combine their booking reservations with specific hotels.

Green fees can be substantially less on secondary courses than on the most famous ones though the quality of golf never compromised. Consider courses such as Braids, Cruden Bay, Durness, Royal Dornoch, Stirling and others. Scotland has many fine golf courses just waiting to be discovered by visiting golfers. Golfing holidays are offered by a wide range of travel agents and tour operators and a visit to the Scottish Tourist Board website will pay dividends.

Enjoy your golf in Scotland.

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