What is the importance of Scotland considering the game of golf?

 

Golf was born in Scotland over 550 years ago. It was not a fast growing sport as evidenced by the small number of golf courses that existed in Scotland in its initial days.  By the year 1850 there were only 20 golf courses in Scotland. But these scenarios have changed over the next two centuries and there were 275 golf courses in the country by the year 1900.  Today there are more than 550 golf courses in Scotland.

 

Now the country has become littered with golf courses at every nook and corner of the country. You will be seeing someone either pulling or pushing the golf trolley along the way as you travel in the country.

At present Scotland is known as the home of golf and the Scottish golf courses are superior ones. Golf was originally started playing on the sea shores. Some of the main golf courses across the world including the most famous turf of Saint Andrew are located in Scotland.  Let us take a brief look at important golf courses located in country

 

South west region: Every region of Scotland is well littered with a number of good quality Golf courses. The southwest area of Scotland spans from Gretna in the south to Oban in the north. There are approximately more than 100 golf courses in this area.

 

All golf lovers visit the Isle of Arran as there are 7 courses lying nearer to each other. World famous golf courses like Shiskine, Brodick, Lamlash, Machrihanish Dunes etc. are in this area. Ayrshire also known as golfer’s paradise has championship courses suitable for testing all golfers. This is a great area with true hospitality and great accommodation and unforgettable golf experience.

 

Any visit to this wonderful country of Scotland will not be complete without performing a visit to Edinburgh, its capital. This wonderful capital is not like many other capitals of various countries. What makes Edinburgh special is the large number of high quality golf courses located in this city within a short distance of merely 30 minutes’ drive. East Lothian located at the east of Edinburgh is a coastal stretch packed with the best golf courses in the world. Golf course like Craigielaw, Dunbar, North Berwick etc. are exceptions to be found within a distance of less than 30 minutes’ drive

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Central Region: Scotland central region is the most populated area and is the home of some fine inland golf courses. Many of these golf courses can be easily accessed through Glasgow which was a European city. HaggsCastle is a good golf course where many professional tournaments have been hosted earlier.  It is still considered as one of the best inland golf courses in the country. To get more information visit #scotland.