Explore the courses of the Scottish Borders

The Scottish Borders boasts some of the Scotland’s finest scenery and the golf is sublime too.

 

In this historic region you’ll find some of the friendliest clubs in the country and you can pick up Scotland’s bestselling golf pass. More and more people are booking a golf break in the Scottish Borders where there are over 20 courses to choose from.

 

One of the region’s highlights is the Roxburghe course near Kelso. Situated in a country estate owned by the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, the course’s signature hole is a stunning par five named Viaduct, the elevated tee offering a breathtaking view of the river and the viaduct that spans it. The Roxburghe happens to be one of Sam Torrance’s favourite courses.

 

Cardrona, near Peebles, is another top Scottish Borders course and is notable for its large contoured greens and yawning bunkers. Both Roxburghe and Cardrona were created by David Thomas, who also designed the famous Belfry.

 

Peebles is a challenging upland course of great character with panoramic views of the countryside. The town’s motto is ‘Peebles for pleasure’ and that applies to the golf course too. Hirsel on the border with England is a testing parkland course with super views over the Cheviot Hills. This delightful course has even been tagged ‘the Augusta of the Borders’.

 

Established in 1877, Hawick is the oldest golf club in the Scottish Borders and counts Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie as honorary members.

 

Eyemouth on the rugged Berwickshire coast is an epic challenge and features one of Britain’s most extraordinary golf holes. The 6th is an astonishing par three that requires you to hit over a giant gully to the green.