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Located along the stunning Fife coastline, Kingsbarns Golf Course is one of Scotland’s most prestigious golfing destinations.  Renowned for its breathtaking views, challenging layout, and world-class facilities, this modern links course offers an unforgettable experience for golf enthusiasts from around the globe. A World-Class Golfing Experience Kingsbarns Golf Course, situated

If you want to make the most of golf holidays in Fife, then planning ahead is very important. You should decide what courses you want to play. After all, there are around 50 golf courses in Fife so it is unlikely you’ll get to experience them all during one golf

When most people talk about Carnoustie Golf Course, they mean the historic Championship Course, but there are actually four golf courses in Carnoustie. In addition to the Championship Course, there are the Burnside Course, the Buddon Links course and the free-to-play, five-hole course The Nestie. Carnoustie Golf Course green fees

Fife is home to some of the world’s most iconic and historic golf courses, along with some lesser known hidden gems. Here is a selection of golf courses in Fife, Scotland. Each offers a unique challenge to golfers of differing skill levels: The Old Course The Old Course in St

Scotland is globally recognised as the home of golf. So any golfer, amateur or pro, should experience a golf tour of Scotland at least once. And with 550 golf courses around the country, there is a lot of choice for the golfer in Scotland. The Old Course No golf tour

The Old Course in St Andrews is the oldest and most famous golf course in the world. Golf was first played on the links area that would become the Old Course in the early 15th Century.  In 1552, the Old Course was opened to the general public. Of course, it

Scotland is known for some of the oldest and most iconic golf courses in the world. However, a new kid on the block is quickly becoming a favourite of golfers everywhere. The Dumbarnie Links in Upper Largo isn’t your typical links course. Rather than a front and back nine in

At Hawkswood Country Estate, we cater to many golf trips every year. After all, we’re located just 10 minutes drive from St Andrews – the home of golf. But before you take on the famously challenging courses in St Andrews, you’ll want to make sure you’re at the top of

Time flies when you’re having fun. And while running Hawkswood Country Estate for the past 10 years has been a challenge at times, we wouldn’t change a thing. January 2024 marks 10 years since we opened Hawkswood Country Estate for holiday rentals. And we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t

Fife is the home of golf, celebrated for the Old Course and New Course particularly. Find out about the less well known, but just as good, Fife golf courses.