Golf courses · Central Scotland
Britain's classic golf links
St Andrews, Royal Birkdale, Carnoustie, Royal St George's — the Open rota.
British golf is older than the rest of the world's by several hundred years; the Old Course at St Andrews has been played continuously since around 1400. These are the courses on the current Open Championship rota — all are public-access (St Andrews) or play-by-arrangement (the rest).
Places in this guide
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Old Course at St Andrews
Old Course at St Andrews — oldest golf course in the world.
📷 3Golf courses · North West England
Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Royal Birkdale Golf Club — Golf course in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Carnoustie Golf Links
Carnoustie Golf Links — golf course in Angus, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Highlands
Royal Troon Golf Club
Royal Troon Golf Club — links golf course in Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
Other places · Scottish Highlands
Muirfield
Muirfield in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Northern Ireland
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Royal Portrush Golf Club is a golf course in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands
Turnberry
Turnberry — golf resort on the Firth of Clyde in South Ayrshire, southwest Scotland.
3 additional places are mentioned in this guide but not yet in our main database.