How many golf courses are there in Scotland?

Scotland has around 580 golf courses.

More about the golf courses in Scotland

The first record of golf in Scotland dates back to the 15th century.

The highest number of courses are around Glasgow (94 courses) and Edinburgh (67 courses).

Some of best rated courses are: St Andrews Old Course, Muirfield, Trump Turnberry - Ailsa, Carnoustie - Championship, Royal Dornoch - Championship, Trump International Golf Links, Kingsbarns, Royal Aberdeen - Balgownie, Royal Troon - Old, Castle Stuart, North Berwick - West Links, Nairn - Championship, Gleneagles - Kings, Dumbarnie Links, Prestwick and more ….

"When the Open is in Scotland, there's really something special about it." - Jack Nicklaus

Countries and golf courses