Central Scotland (comprised of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and Clackmannanshire) occupies one of the most historically charged landscapes in Scottish golf. Golfing activity was recorded at Stirling as far back as 1505, involving King James IV himself, making this region a credible rival to the east coast links towns when it comes to the antiquity of the game. The ranking was updated in March 2026.
Central Scotland, United Kingdom
Glenbervie Golf Club was home to the Scottish region of the PGA for a good number of years before the PGA moved to Gleneagles.
Routed over the ancient royal hunting grounds of Kings Park, beside the historic castle of Stirling, the fairways of the fine old course of Stirling Golf Club were redesigned by Sir Henry Cotton in the mid-1960s.
Situated in 150 acres of beautiful parkland estate in the shadow of the Ochil Hills, the 6,200 yard layout at Alloa Golf Club is a fine test of golf.
Originally laid out by Peter Robinson in 1922 and later modified by James Braid, the parkland course at Falkirk Golf Club is a challenge, especially from the yellow tees where par for the course reduces from 71 to 69.
Callander Golf Club is set in the heart of the Trossachs and Old Tom Morris originally laid out this short but historic course.
Buchanan Castle Golf Club features many fairways which are framed by two tall trees at around 200 yards, or where Braid doglegs start to turn at this distance...
