Eagles &
Glens
Duration: 6 days
Perthshire is a beautiful location in
which to play golf. There are a plethora of golf courses all within
very easy driving distance of the "fair city"as well as Edinburgh
and Glasgow.
Start your break by enjoying the testing courses
at Murrayshall. Situated 10 minutes from the city
of Perth, Murrayshall offers the choice of two diverse golf courses
set in awe-inspiring scenery. Within 350 acres of undulating
parkland, the renowned Murrayshall championship course and the par
69 Lynedoch Course offer contrasting
challenges.
From here, you can travel to Blairgowrie, a 40
minute drive north on the A93. Here you can enjoy a real golfing
treat. Blairgowrie Golf Course has two
courses.
Described by Tom Morris as, "The most beautiful
inland green I have ever seen", the Rosemount
course certainly lives up to its reputation. Designed by
James Braid with influences from Dr. Alistair McKenzie, the
renowned architect of the Augusta National course, Rosemount has
played host to a number of prestigious professional and amateur
tournaments. It was the scene of Greg Norman's first European Tour
victory in the 1977 Martini event. Rosemount was voted 11th best
course to play in Scotland by the readers of Scotland's premier
golf magazine.
The Lansdowne course is more
modern than the Rosemount course in layout, and offers a more
challenging test. It was designed by the respected partnership of
Peter Allis and Dave Thomas and was officially opened in 1979. Also
set in avenues of pine and silver birch, most fairways are lined
with heather, and the course provides a challenging but pleasurable
test for all levels of golfer.
From Blairgowrie, head down the A923 then A822
passed the beautiful Hermitage and via the Sma' Glen to Crieff.
Crieff Golf Course was voted 29th best golfing
facility in the UK by the readers of Golf World magazine, Crieff
Golf Club is one of Scotland's top inland courses. Built on gently
sloping parkland, once the grounds of Ferntower House, the courses
provide a fair, but challenging experience for all levels of
players.
Travel down the A822/23 towards Auchterarder.
Auchterarder Golf Course is located in the heart
of Perthshire and welcomes visitors all year round. The parkland
course has spectacular views towards the Glendevon and runs along
side the PGA Centenary Course at Gleneagles. An easy walking course
of 5778 yards it has a variety of holes with 6 challenging par
3s.
From here it is merely a stone's throw to
Gleneagles - one of the most well-known golf
resorts in Scotland and host of the Ryder Cup in 2014. Gleneagles
is home to the beautiful James Braid designed Kings &
Queens Courses which are lovely heathland golf courses and
have hosted the Scottish Open in the past. The Jack Nicklaus
designed course - PGA Centenary is a long test of
golf with some outstanding holes.
Gleneagles is a great way to end
your break in Perthshire. You can book tee-times at Gleneagles online now, just
click here.
