Golf in Edinburgh

The Scottish capital boasts some of the finest golf courses in Europe, offering a diverse range of courses suitable for players of any levels, from beginners to professionals.

A Little Further Afield

Discover Scotland’s best courses, just over an hour from our doors, including golfing hub St Andrews, featuring the world’s oldest golf course.

5th - 8th October 2023

Alfred Dunhill Links Championships

This year join avid golf enthusiasts from across the globe for one of Scotland’s final championships in the 2023 season, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Played over three world-renowned courses in Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and the Old Course St Andrews, join a range of both seasoned pros and emerging talent in traversing the much loved Old Course in St Andrews.

23rd -25th October 2023

St Andrews Links Collegiate Championship

Join a wealth of colleges from across the United States in celebrating the inaugural St. Andrews Links Collegiate championship, where teams from universities such as Georgetown, North Carolina, Notre Dame and Vanderbilt will face off for the esteemed trophy. Be the first to see the next generation of golfing talent in action on St Andrew’s historic Old Course.

1st October - 26th November 2023

Guided Tours of The Old Course

 The golfing season may soon quiet down for the winter, but not to worry you still have the chance to explore St Andrew’s historic golf scene with a selection of outstanding tours and activities to be discovered just a short distance from our doors. Walk in the footsteps of your heroes as you traverse the landmark Old Course with your acclaimed local guide, take in the area’s legendary history, with early golf matches believed to be dated back to the 12th century.