Inside Ireland’s home of the next golf Open – it gives Scotland a run for its money

Inside Ireland's home of the next golf Open - it gives Scotland a run for its money

SCOTLAND is the Home of Golf — but is it time to admit Ireland does it better? I’ve been seriously questioning my loyalties since a trip to Northern Ireland, where I played some of the best courses on the Emerald Isle — and found plenty to do off the greens too. 12 Belfast is just … Read more

Scots amateur golfer records incredible 6 MILLION to one feat at 64 that has ‘never been heard of before’

Scots amateur golfer records incredible 6 MILLION to one feat at 64 that has 'never been heard of before'

AN AMATEUR golfer was stunned after hitting two hole-in-ones on the same weekend – using the same ball. Retired council worker Iain Robertson, 64, aced the 15th hole in a winter league competition at his home Garmouth and Kingston course on a Saturday at the end of last month. 4 Golfer Iain… Scots amateur golfer … Read more

Controversial plans for huge golf resort near to Scotland’s world famous course get approved – but there’s a catch

Controversial plans for huge golf resort near to Scotland's world famous course get approved - but there's a catch

AMBITIOUS plans for a huge new golf resort just a short drive from the historic Home of Golf have been approved. Councillors in Fife have given the green light to a controversial development for a multi-million pound facility near St Andrews which will boast a new 18-hole golf course, a par 3… Controversial plans for … Read more

Old Course at St Andrews to undergo major change before The Open returns as ‘significant investment’ gets green light

Old Course at St Andrews to undergo major change before The Open returns as 'significant investment' gets green light

THE world famous Old Course in St Andrews has been given the go-ahead to expand its clubhouse to cope with record numbers of visitors flocking to the Home of Golf. St Andrews Links Trust will make a “significant investment” by upgrading and extending the Links Clubhouse amid unprecedented demand… Old Course at St Andrews to … Read more

Luxury townhouse with ‘best view’ of 18th hole at iconic Scots golf course hits market for £7M

Luxury townhouse with 'best view' of 18th hole at iconic Scots golf course hits market for £7M

A LUXURY townhouse offering the ‘best view’ in the world of golf has gone on the market for £7.25 million. The stunning property will sit on the edge of the Old Course in St Andrews, known as the Home of Golf, and is one of the most expensive homes in Scotland. 3 The property is … Read more