Every golfer, whether it is a hobbyist or amateur, desires to visit Scotland to enjoy the great sport. For Scottish golf holidays, St Andrews is always the first choice. It has the most famous golf club in the world, The Old Course. It is probably the very best when it comes to facilities and tournaments. Owing to its popularity, its calendar is always overcrowded.

However, for those who are looking for alternative course, Scotland has much more than 500 venues on offer. Moreover, these courses offer the same facilities as St. Andrews along with a much calmer and quieter ambience. All of these courses have golf hotels that can accommodate all kinds of tourists, be it budgeted or luxury.

For example Perthshire is home to some of the most expansive golf courses in Scotland. Some of the better courses include the Blair Gowrie and the Auchterarder. You will find these places to be a pleasant surprise to you, and they are often called the hidden gems by golfers from around the world.

These courses host some of the most prestigious tournaments, such as the upcoming Ryder Cup in 2014. The cup is one of the most awaited events and is likely to increase the popularity of the Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course.

If you are planning on Scottish Golf Holidays, you need to make sure that you have a sufficiently big break from your routine. Each time you visit Scotland, you can find something new about its golf courses. Also, when you are planning on playing on multiple courses, you need adequate time too.

In addition to enjoying golf, you may also enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. As good as Scotland is for golf, it also has a number of quirky courses on offer for those who love challenges. Many golf courses in the country have a centuries old history associated with them.

If you have the time, our recommendation is that you try lesser known golf courses in Scotland rather than the famous ones. You will find a lot of hidden surprises and understand why the country is called as the home of Golf. You will find plenty of golf hotels at each of the locations.

You might want to check out the dress code online before planning on you holiday, because each course may have slightly different rules. Other than that, you are in for a wonderful vacation with your family or friends.