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Scotland Magazine section Scottish GolfClub class: a dream Highland golf intineraryFeeling adventurous and fancy trying your hand on some lesser known but highly stimulating golf courses? Sports writer Andrew Ross takes a tour Okay, St. Andrews is the home of golf. There’s no denying it. The majestic East coast course and its imposing clubhouse is a mecca for golf fans who revel in its formality and history. In fact, you’ve probably already been there, stood on the first tee, prayed that you don’t top your drive down golf... By Andrew Ross from Issue 19 published on 20/3/2005 It's your roundFancy a golf break while staying at a quality hotel? Here’s a rough guide to some of the best The famous and great golf hotels of Scotland need no introduction of course: The Old Course at St Andrews, Turnberry on the West Coast, Gleneagles, The Carnegie Club at Skibo…and the newer St Andrews Golf Resort and Spa all set a standard that matches the best of their type on the planet. But there ... By Dominic Roskrow from Issue 19 published on 20/3/2005 A hole new world of golfEveryone knows Scotland's famous cuorses but the strength of Scottish golf lies in the way the ordinary courses offer fantastic golf. Chris Losh tees off. When it comes to strength in depth, no country can beat the home of golf, and to restrict ones play to just the five-star courses is like coming to Scotland and just visiting Edinburgh castle. Besides, if you’ve already battled your way round the likes of St. Andrews and Carnoustie, you owe it to y... By Chris Losh from Issue 11 published on 17/11/2003 First Tee, then DinnerFOR THE GOLF ENTHUSIAST, THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A FEW HOLES AND THEN A DINNER TO RELIVE THE BEST MOMENTS. IAIN CRAWFORD EXAMINES THE HISTORY OF GOLF AND GASTRONOMY, AND LOOKS AT THE COURSES AND RESTAURANTS IN EAST LOTHIAN Spectators at a major golf championship such as the Open, played over the Muirfield course in East Lothian last July, are the most knowing in the world. Not only are they players themselves, bristling with shrewd judgements of the perils and potentials for triumph of each shot, but they have bags of... By Iain Crawford from Issue 7 published on 7/3/2003 Missing LinksThe game of Kings has its roots firmly established in Scotland, which is home to some of the World's finest courses. Hugh Dodd takes us a round... It is impossible to play golf in Scotland without becoming quickly aware of the history of the game. There is hardly a Scottish links course that is not at least a century old with an established past and clubhouse full of tradition seeping out of every trophy cabinet. In 1764, the Honourable Compa... |  | ||||||||||||
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