Destination Golf Scotland 2021
Longniddry
Dunbar
Dunbar is the southern-most links on Scotland ’ s east coast and it clings ever so tightly to the shoreline , fearing perhaps that it might be cast adrift … This is a traditional out-and-back links and Old Tom Morris squeezed holes between the sea and a tall red sandstone wall . Indeed , the 6th and 17th share a fairway … and a burn . The wall rises to over eight feet in places and comes in to play frequently . So too does the sea which is constantly in view and affects nine holes . Greens flow out of the land and will test you , but it is the fairways which prove utterly mischievous , especially at the farthest point . The four par fours from 11 to 14 are exceptionally tough and good course management is always essential . The scenery accompanies you all day . fairways comes together beautifully at Longniddry
Longniddry
The combination of sandy links soil , bumpy terrain and pine tree-lined fairways comes together beautifully at Longniddry . Set next to the shoreline of the Firth of Forth , the clubhouse overlooks several holes with the sea beyond . From here the 1st hole streaks into a backdrop of tall trees . It ’ s a wonderful start . The tall pines define the front nine as Longniddry flows over a number of different landscapes . It adds to the thrill of the course and your approach shot on the short par four 5th , to a shelf green , is one of the highlights . Longniddry has not one par five but with eight par fours stretching over 400 yards ( from the recommended white tees ) the par of 68 is deceptive … a word that also describes many of the holes .
Roxburghe
Roxburghe is regarded as a top 10 Scottish inland course . Designed by Dave Thomas , it is set within a 50,000 acre estate in the heart of the Scottish Borders , with the River Teviot and deep woods coming in to play . Golfers will discover a glorious golfing experience , where the flow of the rolling landscape , the variety of the holes and the spaciousness of the course mean you rarely see another golfer . But prepare for some lengthy green-to-tee walks . Opened in 1997 , the course reflects the elegance around it with Thomas ’ s trademark large and undulating greens , generous fairways and deep bunkering constantly in view from the elevated tees . The downhill , dogleg par four 10th is a striking example . The European Tour Q School was held here in 2016 , and the clubhouse is set in a Jacobean mansion .
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