1. ROYAL DORNOCH – On a latitude shared with Hudson Bay and Northern Russia, you'll rejoice over the sheer glory of this classic links course. The home of Donald Ross and favorite of Tom Watson who said "I have played none finer." This course features spectacular terrain and views of the sea from every hole.
2. NAIRN – Among the many great links golf courses, for which Scotland is known, there is Nairn. Set among great stands of gorse and heather, this course is not too far from Dornoch and offers an uncompromising challenge. Crisp seaside turf along fairways that thread their way through the whin and gorse. The greens are as firm and fast as can be found in Scotland.
3. CARNOUSTIE – Ranked 24th in the world. Possibly the most difficult course and best finishing holes in all of Scotland. Site of the 1953 Open Championship, where Ben Hogan became the first to break 70 in 400 years. Site of the 1997 British Amateur and the 1999 Open Championship.
4. ST. ANDREWS:
1. THE OLD COURSE – Ranked 7th in the world (by Golf Magazine), "The Home of Golf," the "Cradle of the Game," "The Birthplace of the Game," "Mecca". Double greens, shared by 14 holes and paralleling fairways and more history and tradition in one golf venue than any place in the world. Site of the Open Championship 2000.
2. THE NEW COURSE – It is here that the locals claim more shot making ability and finesse is required. The New Course (over 100 yrs. old) is a wee bit longer than The Old and offers a challenging test to all golfers.
3. THE JUBILEE – So named for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth, this long test of golf is said to be the toughest of all the courses at St. Andrews.
5. ROYAL TROON – This course is located at the south end of the beautiful Ayrshire coastline. Royal Troon, on the Open rota, boasts not only the longest hole, but the shortest too - the famous 8th known as the "Postage Stamp". Troon is the only "Royal" club in the west of Scotland and is a golfers heaven.
6. PRESTWICK – Birthplace of the Open Championship (In 1860) and all those early Championships. Probably the most unique course in the world. Designed by Old Tom Morris with blind shots and narrow fairways.

Plus other magnificent jewels in the crown of SCOTLAND GOLF, including:

• CRUDEN BAY – This traditional Scottish links course located on the northeast coast is now rated among the top 50 in the world. Cruden Bay features the most beautiful views of any course in Scotland and has become the favorite of most golfing visitors. The best description is in one word - fabulous!
• NORTH BERWICK – Known as the Pebble Beach of Scotland, this "wonderful" (as described by Golf Digest) seaside course is found in the book describing the finest 18 holes in the world by Thomas Doak. Two of the best 18 holes in the world appearing in this publication are found on North Berwick. Jack Nicklaus has said the best par-3 in the world is North Berwick's # 15.
• CRAIL – The 7th Oldest Golf Club in the world, designed by Old Tom Morris. The first course to use metal cups inside the holes. Here, by special permission by the Crail Golf Society, you'll be able to join the "8 to 8 Club" during the summer season (36 holes between 8pm and 8am) - it doesn't get dark!