And though we love the bucket list destinations there is much, much more to it than that. There are more than 550 courses throughout the country, each with their own story to tell ranging from Scotland’s oldest golf club at Musselburgh to the newest additions such as Dumbarnie Links in Fife.
More major developments are in the offing and they – along with a large existing network of golfing infrastructure – support tour operators, retailers, leisure facilities, hospitality providers and golf professionals throughout the country.
This symbiotic relationship dates back through the centuries with a prime example being Alan Robertson, who was considered the premier ball and club maker of his time and was also the first person to break 80 at the Old Course back in 1858. His family is said to have been involved with the game since 1610 and the profitable ball-making trade lasted through to the mid-19th century, with Mr Robertson even exporting some of his merchandise.
The game has changed dramatically since then and the industry has evolved with that. To keep up with what’s going on today in the land that created golf, be sure to check out Around the Greens.
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January 2025
Golf It
The former municipal course cranking up golf’s mass appeal
December 2024
Fairmont St Andrews
Fife resort looks forward to a full line-up of golf in 2025
Trackman
Golf’s answer to Wonka’s chocolate factory
Glencruitten Golf Club
‘There is no doubt that Bob’s profile has increased our visitor numbers’
Shot Scope
Scottish golf technology company prepares to go to the next level
November 2024
Mar Hall
Five-star golfing destination to unveil major changes this spring
Playsport Golf
Playsport Golf looks to the future under new ownership
Royal Dornoch
Dornoch closes its waiting list amid ‘unprecedented demand’
Topgolf Glasgow
‘Business as usual’ as Callaway ponders future of Topgolf
October 2024
Cardross Golf Club
Cardross Golf Club toasts new corporate sponsorships