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With a presumption of access to all land, and golf courses only excluded as far as access to greens, many people in Scotland are daily exercising their right to cross golf courses in a responsible way whilst taking account of the rights of golfers to play largely undisturbed.
“Our latest annual returns as at 30 September are showing a total playing membership of 207,676, which is up 14,000 on the previous year, so a rise of another seven percent,” said Scottish Golf's chief operating officer, Karin Sharp. “That's across the board and includes both adult and junior membership.
In Scotland there are over 550 golf courses to choose from - that's more courses per head of population than anywhere else in the world!
Dukes CourseDukes Course Played from the tips, this is the longest golf course in Scotland and will out even the most talented players to the test.
For a round, it costs about the same as your normal PGA Tour venue open to the public. Depending on the exchange rate, the 2018 green fee to play the Old Course is 180 pounds, which is about $250.
It is easy to become a member at a Scottish Golf Club – just check our website and find the right club for you – decide on location, value for money, challenge of golf course – click on the link provided and you come straight to the chosen golf club website and fill in the application.
Florida boasts over 1,100 golf courses that play host to over nearly 48 million rounds annually, with 33% by out of state visitors, 14% by non-local Florida residents, and 54% by local residents.
The Old Course at St Andrews may be one of the most important courses in golf history, but it is also a public course and remains open to all.
St. AndrewsThere's just simply no round like the Old in the world. St. Andrews is the perfect-sized golf town.
From the tips, Erin Hills -- the site of this year's U.S. Open -- spans over 7,800 yards.
1. 3rd at Gusan Country Club, South Korea – 1,097 Yards (1,003m) We remain in Asia to find the longest golf hole in the world and the only one that totals above 1,000 yards – the iconic third at Gunsan Country Club in South Korea, a par 7 hole which measures an awesome 1,097 yards.
The best golf course in Scotland is St Andrews' Old Course. The world famous links, which hosts its 30th Open Championship, and the historic 150th edition, in 2022 is truly magical. It ranks 2nd in our UK and Ireland Top 100 courses list, which is the highest of all 25 Scottish courses in the rankings.