Turnberry Ailsa is regarded as one of the finest courses in the world.The Ailsa came to international prominence with the famous duel between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson over the four days of the 1977 Open. It was then, in brilliant sunny weather, that a capacity crowd was treated to an exhilarating display of golf from two of the best golfers the world has ever known.

One of the great links courses in Scotland, Royal Troon is a challenging test of golfing ability. With the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential. Players should make their scores on the outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make the back nine extremely difficult.

Founded in 1851, the setting for the very first Open,Old Prestwick is one of the best known and most distinguished clubs in Scotland. The Club is situated just half an hour south west of Glasgow on the famous golfing Ayrshire coast. A stretch of land unequalled anywhere in the world for prime golfing terrain. Prestwick is every sense a true seaside course with traditional links turf.

The oldest golf course in the world is St Andrews Old Course. It is the Home of Golf where golf was first played 600 years ago and yet it remains a real test of golf for today's champions. Despite its reputation and status, it is a public course and is one of six public courses on St Andrews Links.

Carnoustie is a public links, and the opportunity is there for everyone to play the Championship course. There are many local golf clubs, all of which have playing rights over the course and the clubs themselves have a proud and interesting history.

Gleneagles, one of the top golf courses in Scotland is only 10 minutes away from Panholes Cottages and offers the chance to play golf on the world's finest courses. As well as the challenge of the King's, the secluded charms of the Queen's, or the nine hole Wee Course,there is now the superb PGA Centenary Course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Gleneagles has been selected as the host venue for the 40th Ryder Cup match in 2014. This prestigious event , just 3 miles from Panholes Cottages, will be held on The PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles.
Our luxury holiday cottages are in the perfect central location for your golf holiday in Scotland.