Scotland is the historic Home of Golf, where the game has been played for centuries. As a result many of the finest golf courses on the planet can be found within its borders, with the country home to world famous links courses like St Andrews' Old Course, Royal Dornoch, Carnoustie, Muirfield, Royal Troon and many others.
In the Golf Monthly Top 100 Golf Courses UK & Ireland list for 2025/26, 26 courses from Scotland feature with four of the top five all in the country. Most of these are links, which Scotland is famed for, but a few inland entries include two stunning layouts at the brilliant Gleneagles as well as the delightful Rosemount course at Blairgowrie. The best golf courses in England can rival many of Scotland's, but north of the border is certainly where the charm and character comes out due to the heritage and history on offer.
