Golf has been played over the links at Carnoustie since the 1500’s but the present course designed by Alan Robertson of St Andrews came into being in 1850.

One of the world's top golfers will have the opportunity to pick up the claret jug in July 2007 when Carnoustie hosts the Open Championship 2007. The history of golf in Carnoustie is inextricably linked with the Open, starting with Tommy Armour. The battle in the rain of Henry Cotton in 1937, through the victories of Hogan, Player and Watson to the 1999 Championship of Lawrie and Van de Velde.

Designed by James Braid, the Kings is a triumph of golf course design. Every hole is a surprise, not one overlooked by another so that one has the glorious sensation of being the only ones on it.

Selecting the right club for each approach shot is the secret on the King's. It is certainly one of the most beautiful and exhilarating places to play golf in the world, with the springy moorland turf underfoot, the sweeping views from the tees all around, the rock-faced mountains to the north, the green hills to the south, and the peaks of the Trossachs and Ben Vorlich on the western horizon.

The Kings is a tough track and has hosted many great championships and is arguably the best inland course in Scotland.

It had to be a great course and, set as it is in the heart of Scotland, the country that gave the world golf that was going to be a challenge. The course architect Jack Nicklaus describes the course as "The finest parcel of land in the world I have ever been given to work with"

The Gleneagles Centenary Course, which only came into existence in 1993, has been chosen to host the 2014 Ryder Cup.

A feature of the PGA Centenary Course is the feast of views of the spectacular countryside in which Gleneagles is set. Putting on the two-tier second green, you are distracted by the lush panorama of the rich Perthshire straths. As you move westwards over the next few holes, the rugged Grampians come into view on the right then distantly purple ahead, Ben Vorlich and the mountains above the Trossachs. Entrancing as all this is, attention and careful shot making is required throughout the course, if you are to return with a respectable score.

Also designed by James Braid, the Queen's Course is perhaps the most beautiful of the Gleneagles courses. Although it is shorter than the King’s course accurate shots and keen putting strokes are required.

Threading through high ridges on the north and west sides of the estate, the Queen's offers lovely woodland settings, lochans and ditches as water hazards, as well as many moor land characteristics. At 3,192 yards long, the challenge of the first nine can be deceptive, with even some of the best players finding it a test to make par into a fresh southwesterly breeze.

Gullane Golf Club offers championship quality links courses with dramatic views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and Fife. The Courses do not have names but simply numbers, which reflect their age.

The eighteen holes at this course were established in 1884. The well-maintained greens, links grasses, numerous bunkers and sea breezes make a unique challenge for the serious golfer.

The world famous view from the highest point of the Course on the 7th tee across the course and over to Edinburgh, Fife and way beyond is worth the green fee alone.

Gullane Number 1 has a long history of hosting International Championship events, including the Scottish Amateur Championship, Open Championship Qualifying, Seniors Open Amateur and European Boys Team Championships in recent years.

With every hole having its own distinct character, the Course is both memorable and enjoyable.

Gullane Number 2 has also been used for Open Championship Qualifying and the Seniors Open Amateur. The course was built in 1898 and the first and last holes of the course are on the east side of the A198 road.

The Course runs alongside No.1 for the first seven holes and then sweeps down to the nature reserve next to Aberlady Bay, before turning back towards the Visitors' Clubhouse. One feature of the Course is its excellent short holes, particularly the 11th with its magnificent view and tricky club selection.

Gullane Number 3 whilst being the shortest, still provides a stern challenge for golfers of all abilities.

The course was completed in 1910, with the first three and last three holes on the east side of the A198 road. The remaining holes are on the South side of Gullane Hill with excellent views across Aberlady Bay to Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth.

Do not be misled by the official yardage. This course will test even the most experienced golfer's ability at accurate shot making and truly is a gem.

The Kingsbarns Golf Links has long been known for its intimate connection with the sea. The fact that it's golf origins date back to 1793 is testimony to the attributes of the site, which foster ideal conditions for links turf to flourish amid interesting natural terrain. This unique part of East Fife has sandy soils, undulating ridges and hollows and burn running into the sea, all set immediately against the rugged coastline of the North Sea. Kingsbarns Golf Links is a tribute to its rich Scottish links heritage.

The course design provides great variety and presents a stiff golfing challenge balanced by generous greens and wide fairways. Kingsbarns blends together all the advantages of a modern course with the traditional features of an old links course.

Originally opened on Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, it underwent a re-design by Donald Steele in 1988 and is now reputed to be the toughest of the St Andrews' Championship links. Created on a narrow strip of land between the sea and the New, the raised tees provide great views but also expose golfers to wind which sweeps in from the bay.

Opened in 1895 it is hardly a 'new' course. It is in fact a classic links and a first class golfing challenge, With the traditional out and back layout, its characterised by well designed greenside and fairway bunkers and tough homeward holes.