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St. Andrews, Scotland Golf Courses

Strathtyrum Golf Course

Marking the beginning of a recent revival in golf playing at St. Andrews in Scotland, the Strathtyrum is quite the exquisite locale for hitting up some of the finest links and fairways that Scotland has to offer.

Hosting golf players - beginners and pros alike-from all around the world, the Strathtyrum carries over its name-a traditional Galic word-from the estate land upon which it is built after the estate was bought out.

Despite the daunting nature of St. Andrews to golfers who feel they should not let down the place that gave birth to the game, the Strathtyrum is relatively easy… and it was designed so intentionally.

That's because it's meant to provide a playful break from the sterner courses which hold true to the honor necessary to such hallowed golfing ground as that of St. Andrews in Scotland.

Nonetheless, there is a bit of brisk challenge presented here at the Strathtyrum Golf Course. Be sure to have your iron play well practiced before approaching these links-the sand traps are deftly placed in very conniving places along the ambling hills of this St. Andrews golfing destination.

Overall, however, this 18-hole golf course is a gem, a true pleasure to play on and a must-golf when visiting St. Andrews in Scotland.

Strathtyrum Golf Course
St Andrews Links Trust, Pilmour House
St Andrews, KY16 9SF
01334 466666

Duke's Golf Course

Located at the much admired Duke's full-service resort and golf course, this exceptional "Home of Golf" world class destination really can take you for a spin.

Not only is this due to the fact that the Duke's Golf Course is especially challenging, but its scenery borderlines on the unbelievable. Coming up to this famed golfing destination you may first notice only the bright green links and fairways in the distance.

Then, as you near the Duke's Golf Course, it hits you-you're standing on the top of the world. Look down upon the endless hills of rich Scottish farmland stretching out for miles, which all then abruptly crash against the foaming white water of the eastern shore and, in other places, gently mellow out on a pristine beach into the cool Atlantic waters.

Take up a game here at this 18 hole, par 72 wonder that baffles even the pros in its exceptional and unique layout that stretches out across 7,271 yards. Indeed, its design was no accident. Crafted by a visionary in the field of golf course planning, this Duke's Golf Course carefully integrates the natural contours of the land with the stern requirements of this upscale course.

Truly, it's a sight to behold. And for amenities and refreshments, you'll never experience a scarcity. So come golf with the cream of the crop, and experience the difference from up on high.

Duke's Golf Course
St. Andrews
Kingdom of Fife
Scotland
KY16 9SP
(01334) 47437

Kingsbarns

A refreshingly new golf course located in the heart of the land which can call itself the ancient home of golf, Kingsbarns Golf Course in St. Andrews is nothing less than a sure challenge for all those who dare to take on these daunting links and fairways.

Yet despite the intensely spry round of golf offered up on the 18 holes here, the Kingsbarns Golf Course has an uncanny ability to attract all sorts of golfers by the droves. Some say that it's the hardy challenge, while others attest to its sheer beauty as the primary reason why this course draws golfers from all over the world.

No matter what, however, this course can be described as nothing less than breathtaking. Laid out by two of the most innovative masters in golf course design, this exceptional destination golf course hugs the Scottish coastline so intimately that 6 of the 18 holes actually integrate the blue channel waters into the midst of the game.

It must be their California origins which inspired Kyle Phillips and Mark Parsinen to devote so much time to working with the sea when the crafted this multi-tiered wonder of a golf course destination. After all, the coast is something they know well.

But whatever the inspiration, it is undeniable that Kingsbarns is inspired-indeed, appropriately so for such hallowed ground as the home of golf, St. Andrews, Scotland, in which it stands.

Kingsbarns Golf Course
St. Andrews
Fife KY16 8QD
Scotland
01334- 460860

Eden Golf Course

The Eden Golf course doesn't quite go all the way back to the beginning of time (as its name might suggest) but it certainly does have some history behind it-nearly a hundred years, in fact.

The year was 1914 when this legendary course was first cut out from the rugged Scottish terrain. It was due to the heightened popularity of other courses such as the two named "Old" and "New," followed shortly by a third named "Jubilee."

The gentleman Harry S. Colt was the man with the vision who was able to see this golf course well before the ambling grassy slopes and snow-white sand traps first became a reality.

Of course, like all inspired golf course designers (and only the best are allowed near the hallowed ground of St. Alexander in Scotland), Colt added his touch of genius which has endured still today.

How so?

What he did was to take an exceptionally artistic approach by listening to the naturally call of the land, rather than telling it what to do. This becomes clear when you see features such as half buried boundary walls between the fields and other elegant examples of this sincere partnership between man and nature.

Indeed, it was a visionary and minimalist way of going about golf design that distinguished Colt as a master of finesse, well ahead of his time.

So come to St. Andrews golfing destination and experience the beauty of Scotland's Coast. Play on this exceptional golfing terrain-it's truly some of the best in the world.

Eden Golf Course
St. Andrews Links Trust
Pilmour House
St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
01334 466666

Jubilee Golf Course

Named after the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne, this championship golf course features challenge and grace at every turn which hearkens back to the true spirit of golf, a game that began here in St. Andrews centuries ago.

The Jubilee golf course is seen by many as a veritable challenge. Right next to the New course and the Old course-the originals of St. Andrews (for recent times, at least), the Jubilee is often regarded as one of the more competitive places to golf in St. Andrews.

It's a stern challenge indeed, skirting about tight contours and formidable fairways of the ambling Scottish terrain. This St. Andrews golfing destination is as scenic to look at as it is challenging to play on.

Just imagine the tight contours and that roll themselves out on the manicured expansive fairways, hearkening to the vibrant spirit of golf's hallowed past in St. Andrews and bringing out the best in excitement surprise and, ultimately, a strong and satisfying reward.

Really, it's the rewards here make it all worthwhile. That's because there is a wide variety of happy hazards and exciting twists and turns which make this course the true challenge for a sportsman. Home to the amateur championship for Britain as recently as 2004, this exciting golf course destination will not fail to impress you.

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