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There is not much that we can add to what's been already said about the Old Course, except that if ever you had a choice to play any one course in the world it would have to be this. First played around 1400 ad, which constitutes of 6 centuries of golfing legends.

This naturally formed links course regularly hosts major competitions and is without doubt the most famous golf course in the world. The course has held no less that 26 Open Championships. The Open championship is once more returning to the Old Course in 2005.

Par 72, 6566 yards.

The New course was the second course to be constructed at St Andrews and was named "The New" simply to differentiate it from the existing "Old Course" Laid out in 1895 by old Tom Morris, The New Course is a classic links course and was recently ranked 47 in Golf Worlds best. The course is a classical links course, which uses the natural features of the land to create a first class golfing challenge.

Par 71, 6604 yards.

Originally laid out as a 12-hole course, it was changed to the 18 you see now in 1902. The course itself is laid on a narrow stretch of land, with very narrow fairways to aim at; it has all the usual array of trap's including heavy rough and the famous St Andrews Bunkers. The Jubilee is considered by many to be the toughest of all the courses in St Andrews and is being used as a final qualifier for the 2005 Open.

Par 72, 6742 yards.

There are two courses of equal standard at St Andrews Bay; they are the Torrance and Devlin Course.

The Torrance as the name suggests was designed by Sam Torrance and the late Gene Sarazen. From the first hole the challenge begins immediately, the course is designed with undulating fairways and greens, and challenging bunkers, Sam's quote on first seeing the course finished was "Truly awesome"

Par 72, 7037 yards.

The experience Bruce Devlin has achieved over the years culminates in this truly wonderful Golf Course, the course lulls the unsuspecting golfer into a false sense of security with a great mix of par 4 and 5's. Both these courses are beautifully complimented with the views across the town of St Andrews and Carnoustie in the distance.

Par 72, 7049 yards.

Located 6 miles from St Andrews, Kingsbarns is without doubt one of the most breathtakingly beautiful links courses ever developed. All the holes offer diversity some courses only dream about. The course is being touted as a future venue for the British Open. The course enjoys historical origins dating back to 1793.The sole of the course is its links heritage and it's heart embraces the sea.

The playing experience is one that will stay with you forever and have you counting the days until your next trip and I guarantee you will return.

Par 72 7125 yards.

This course was established in 1560, although James Braid designed the Carnoustie, as we now know it today. The Open Championship first came to the course in 1931 when Tommy Armour triumphed, later Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Tom Watson all took the trophy and was last here in 1999 when Paul Lawrie won on home soil. The course has been described, as “the toughest course in the world” and the 6 th hole “Hogans Alley” is particularly renowned as one of the best par 5's in the world. It is one of the finest courses in the world, and a thrilling golfing experience the way the great game should be played.

Par 72, 6941 yards.

The course has a very distinguished history and has been used no fewer than three times as a final qualifier for the Open Championship itself. The well grassed narrow fairways; lush semi rough and penal heavy rough makes the name of the game accuracy. The fast greens and deep riveted bunkers make Monifieth a test for all golfers.

Par 71, 6655 yards.

Crail Golf Club is the 7 th Oldest in the world, and its members have been enjoying golf here since 1786. The Balcomie Links offers a splendid round this beautiful course is not too long and is full of interesting holes. Several of the fairways stretch along the golden sandy bays of the Forth foreshore. The signature hole is Hell's Hole the fifth where you will be presented with the option of carrying the beach or go the long way. Whichever you chose you will experience a great day out at Crail.

Par 67, 5440 yards.

A Traditional Old Scottish Links, it is well bunkered with undulating fairways, The course is well balanced with strong par 4's, tricky par 3's and tough par 5's. The bunkers here are famous and no less than 10 bunkers protect the signature hole the 8th. Royal Aberdeen is what Scottish Golf is all about and it is in my opinion a must play course.

Par 70, 6850 yards.

The name "Hidden Gem" is to often used for many of Scotland's Golf Courses, but Murcar is truly one of the “Hidden Gems”. It was established in 1909 and frequently appears nonchalantly in the top 100 UK courses. This course is not for the faint hearted and to play the course well you will have to use every shot in the book.

Par 71, 6314 yards.

Cruden Bay is one of the most picturesque Golf Courses in the entire world; Old Tom Morris designed the present course in 1899. This is one for the camera, when you get to the tenth tee you will know exactly what I mean. The obstacles the course presents are many and varied from blind shots to deep bunkers and of course the occasional burn to trap you in the water, a truly unique course.

Par 70, 6396 yards.

The Moray firth provides a section of the background of Nairn and you have views of the sea from every hole, on the first seven holes you have to keep the ball left otherwise you will find yourself in the drink. The course has been laid in true Scottish Links traditions; you require accurate drives and precision second shots. The course has numerous humps and hollows, bunkers that are obvious and hidden and the greens are always tricky. A test to us all.

Par 72, 6721 yards.

Tom Watson said of the club that it was "The most fun I have ever had on a golf course" and if it's good enough for Tom then it's certainly good enough for us. A truly outstanding golf course, Located on the Dornoch Firth the course offers not just an amazing golf course but amazing views of the sea and surrounding countryside. Informality is the order of the day at Dornoch you are made very welcome by the staff and encouraged to enjoy the course. Dornoch has an array of differt holes, short accurate shots needed on the par 3's and pin point second shots on the par 4's, it also has some wonderful driving holes for those of you who are brave enough to take out the big dog and send it fizzing down the fairway.

The Golf Club at Brora could be the most fun course that you will ever play, situated 10 miles North of Dornoch the course sets a healthy challenge to all who tread there. The course itself is set amongst common grazing land and they have Cattle and Sheep grazing on the course and the greens are protected by an electric fence to keep the animals from treading on the green. You get a free shot if you hit the fence without penalty, but if you hit an animal I'm afraid it's just a rub of the green. The golf club and course are very unpretentious and a joy it is just to be there.

Par 69, 6110 yards.

The course itself dates back to 1878, and is considered one of the world's truly great courses. The course has a considerable connection to the USA previous winner of the Open played at Troon include Arnold Palmer, Tom Wieskopf, Mark Calcavecchia, Justin Leonard and the Great Tom Watson.

Accuracy is paramount on Royal Troon the hazards are numerous with deep rough, gourse, broom and bunkers. The course has once again been given the accolade of holding the 2004 Open there.

Par 71, 7150 yards.

The course was founded in 1897and has attracted many celebrated professional and amateur golfers over the years. The course is again one of the very traditional golf courses, laid out in a truly Scottish Links course. For those of us who have had the privilege to play the course it offers something approaching the ideal in a golf course.

Par 71, 6741 yards.

Another of the courses that can be named a "Hidden Gem" This unassuming course offers an outstanding challenge to all golfers. The course is being used again as a final qualifier for the 2004 Open, and will be the venue of the Junior Open the week before.

Par 72, 6817 yards.

This is where Open Golf began, in 1860 the very first Open championship was held here and was won by a gentleman named Willie Park and James Barnes from the USA won the last Open to be held here in 1925. The course itself is the true standard to which golf courses around the world strive to acheve. In the history of the game Prestwick holds its head high as one of the truly great golf courses in the world.

Par 71, 6544 yards.

Turnberry has gradually increased its fans throughout the years and was finally awarded the highest honour the Open in 1977. The Open that year will go down as on of the finest ever with the "Duel in the Sun" between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. The two courses here offer the golfer challenges that are to be taken and enjoyed. The Ailsa Craig dominates the Turnberry and the 9 th hole Bruce's Castle and the lighthouse is probably the most photographed hole in the world.

Ailsa Course par 70, 6976 yards.

Often thought of as the poor relation to Muirfield, I can assure you that it is definitely not! Golf has been played here for over 300 years, the 3 courses are excellently laid out and number 1 and 2 courses are prime examples of East Coast Links Golf. The golf here measures up to anywhere else in the world that you care to mention, the well maintained greens, the links grasses, the numerous bunkers, fresh air and sea breezes make Gullane a unique challenge for the discerning golfer.

Another of our truly magnificent links courses, an open qualifying venue, which has some breathtaking scenery with views over the Isle of May, and the Bass Rock. The course itself offers rewards to the "Canny Golfer" rather than the Big Hitter. North Berwick is a definite think before you hit golf course.

Par 71, 6420 yards.

The course at Dunbar is by popular consent one of the most rewarding courses in Scotland and regularly used as a qualifier for the Open. The situation of the course itself is heaven sent, with the fresh sea air and the outstanding views from the course make Dunbar an unforgettable experience.