Things to do in Fife, Scotland: The Best Golf Courses

Recognised the world over as the Home of Golf, St Andrews Links has borne witness to over 600 years of golfing history. That the game evolved and developed into its final form here has never been in question. Golf has been played on the famous Links since as early as the 1400s, and it was here in 1764, when the 22 hole Old Course was reduced, that today's 18-hole round was established, becoming the standard for golf courses the world over. One golf course has now become seven, and many of golf's most dramatic moments have occurred here. The Links has played host to the game's greats as well as those enthusiastic amateurs for whom the chance to play St Andrews' hallowed turf is a dream come true. As well as seven courses, the Links also manages four shops, three clubhouses and a Golf Academy - all open for the public to enjoy.

A traditional Scottish links golf course with sea views over 1.5 miles of coastline ranked in the top 60 courses worldwide and top 20 in Europe.

The love of a sport and appreciation of its history can turn a simple game into a rich experience. If there’s one venue where golf has come to mean so much more than swings, drives, chips and putts alone, it is St Andrews. The Experience St Andrews – formerly the Old Course Experience – is a long standing Authorised Provider of Old Course Tee Times by the St Andrews Links Trust. This makes us one of the few suppliers able to provide guaranteed tee times for the Old Course.

St Andrews Indoor Golf Centre offers a fun activity for all in a warm and friendly environment. If you are a Beginner you will receive assistance from our expert staff to get started and for the more serious player use the Trackman data on your shots to improve your game. You can simply train, practice or play on a selection of golf courses powered by Trackman.

St Andrews for Golf are providers of PGA Golf Instruction at 'The Home of Golf' & Luxury Golf Vacations & Breaks to St Andrews, Scotland, Ireland & UK. SAFG are Authorised Providers of Guaranteed Old Course Tee Times, as well as offering all golf courses, hotels and activities tailored to you and your group. You will be consulting with the PGA Professional agent throughout planning & during the visit. Instruction: Our PGA Professionals provide various instruction options from 60 minute 'Learn The Links' Lessons to multi-day Golf Schools. The most popular experience is the 'Play with the Professional', where the PGA Pro provides advice and guidance over the famous St Andrews links. We have our own fleet of luxury Mercedes transport, which allows the unique opportunity to be fully hosted throughout your visit by an expert PGA Professional. We look forward to welcoming you to St Andrews in the future. Regards Alastair Love Head PGA Professional - Director St Andrews for Golf

The Duke's, owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel, is a lush, heathland golf course perched on the hillside just a few minutes from the hotel. Noted in Golf World's Top 100 Courses in the Scotland, this championship 18-hole course has magnificent greens, beautiful fairways, a fleet of electric golf buggies and five tees on every hole, making it most appealing to golfers of all abilities. Don't forget to visit The Duke's Clubhouse, a popular and relaxed dining venue with stunning views of St Andrews and beyond. The award-winning Duke’s Clubhouse offers a hearty selection of traditional food to warm the cockles of any weary golfer’s heart - tune in to the post-golfing analysis over a pint of beer or head on to the deck and catch a few rays of sun with a gin and tonic in hand.

This golf club plays host to final qualifying for the British Open, when the event is played at St. Andrew's Old Course, and is a worthy challenge to all skill-levels due to its fine links turf and smooth, fast greens. Visitors are made most welcome at this friendly golf club.

Hugely enjoyable golf, splendid clubhouse and warm welcome await at Crail Golfing Society. Founded in 1786 and the seventh oldest golf club in the world, it celebrated its 225th anniversary in 2011. The club has two courses: Balcomie Links, a unique, traditional links laid out by Old Tom Morris, and Craighead Links, a challenging links experience designed by 2009 Golf Course Architect of the Year Gil Hanse.

Voted among the top links courses in Britain by the Golf Monthly magazine, this famous golf club hosts both the British Open Final Qualifying and the prestigious Bank of Scotland East of Scotland 72 Hole Amateur Championship each year.