St Andrews Golf Courses - Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa

The Links of Carnoustie is generally accepted as one of the ultimate tests in golf. The British Open returned here in 1999, with Scotland's Paul Lawrie winning a 4-way play-off, which included Frenchman Jean van de Velde, who needed only a 6 on the par-4 last for victory. Ben Hogan won here in 1953, and the par-5 6th Hole at Carnoustie was officially renamed after him in 2003 as Hogan's Alley, because of the Champions strategy of driving between the fairway bunkers and out-of-bounds, to set up winning birdies. Carnoustie once again will host the British Open in 2007.

The Carnoustie Buddon Course opened for play as an 18 hole course back in 1981 when Dave Thomas and Peter Alliss designed the original course on former Ministry of Defence land. All the holes are named after battles as recognition to the military, who have been good neighbours to Carnoustie since the 1830’S. On the seaward side of the course you will see one of the most important army training areas in the whole of Britain.

The Carnoustie Buddon Links is a fantastic test of golf with great natural beauty. It starts and finishes as a links course with several holes in the middle of the round tree-lined. Boasting attractive lakes rich with local wildlife especially on the 11th hole, this course consistently creates a great experience for all golfers.

The Burnside oozes character and from the back tees is a splendid test of golf.

Many of the short holes could grace the top links courses around with the 5th and 14th in particular providing dramatic challenges for the player who strives to gain his par 3.

The finish is also strong with the 17th proving to be one of the hardest par 4’s that can be found anywhere in golf and many a score has been ruined by the out of bounds fence at the 18th.

It was on this course in 1953 where the great Ben Hogan shot 70 to help him qualify for the Open Championship which he subsequently won.

Featuring as No.43 on Scotland's Top 100 Courses, the 1562 Course has been described as "a magnificent stretch of marvellously natural ground." This historic course provides a challenging round for golfers with undulating fairways and fast greens, only made more difficult when the wind whips inland from the sea.

The 1562 course provides a unique and demanding game, with undulating fairways and fast greens, which are only made more challenging by the course’s exposure to the natural elements, in particular strong easterly winds blowing inland from the North sea.

Set against the backdrop of the rugged Angus Coastline, the 1562 is a classic Scottish links course with a variety of testing holes and stunning scenery throughout.

The natural beauty of this course is what truly sets it apart, providing a raw, truly authentic and exciting golfing experience for all those who stand up to the tee.

With all the key ingredients to challenge even the most skilled golfers – rugged and undulating (yet an easy walk), some deep bunkers, springy yet quick draining turf, bountiful gorse, sand dunes aplenty and fantastic greens - the 1562 is where unforgettable memories are made.

Panmure Golf, nearby Dundee, is rich in heritage and tradition, and considered by many to be among the finest links in Scotland.

The Panmure links has been acknowledged several times over the years with many significant competitions being staged at the course including national amateur tournaments as well as final qualifying for the Open Championship.

Panmure is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, dating back to 1845. The famous links requires both strategy and skill whilst offering an enjoyable test for all levels.

The course combines the best elements of links and heathland, with tight fairways, challenging carries, undulating greens and sandhills forged by nature.

The touches of heather add a wonderful texture to the course and the moderately undulating hillocks add visual appeal as well as imparting their strategic influence.

A warm Scottish welcome awaits.