St Andrews, Old Course
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| Fife and the surrounding
districts of Perthshire and Angus have some of the best and most famous
golf courses in the world. As well as the legendary courses at St Andrew,
Gleneagles and Carnoustie, there are also some other hidden gems for keen
golfers to explore. Here is a rundown of some of the best courses
available.
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St Andrews, Old
Course
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St Andrew is the undisputed
home of golf. Home to the most famous golf course in the world the "Old
Course", and also the headquarters of world golf's ruling body, the R
& A, St Andrews has been the venue of many memorable British Open
Championships as well as events like the Alfred Dunhill
Cup. |
Crail
| The course in nearby Crail
is immaculately kept and has the distinction of being amongst the oldest
in the world. Very picturesque with wonderful sea views, Crail is well
worth a visit and is less than 10 minutes drive from
Kilrenny.
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Kingsbarns
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known as some other courses - YET!, Kingsbarns on the
outskirts of St Andrews is one of the most breathtaking golf courses in
the world. Part of a major new golf complex, the Kingsbarns course has won
rave reviews from experts and top professionals and is likened by many to
Pebble Beach in America. Demand is very high for this new course, but if
you are lucky enough to book a tee-time you will be able to look back on
an unforgetable golfing experience. Approximately 20 minutes drive from Kilrenny.
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Gleneagles
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The beautiful inland courses
at Gleneagles are among some of the most exclusive in the world. The
Scottish PGA championship has been held here in recent years - and
Gleneagles is on the short list to host the Ryder Cup in
2009. |
Carnoustie
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Carnoustie is widely
acknowledged as one of the sternest tests of links golf around. It
recently hosted the 1999 British Open Championship won by Paul Lawrie. Who
will ever forget the dramatic last hole collapse of Jean Van Der Velde as
he disastrously found water in the Barry Burn. |
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Invermay Cottage |
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