Perth & Kinross
Perth & Kinross is a land locked region so there’s no links golf played here. Instead, there are some wonderful tracts of moorland, heathland and parkland terrain to be found and it’s on some of these prime sites where top tracks like the three 18-hole layouts at Gleneagles or the two 18-hole courses at Blairgowrie have been laid out. Around forty golf clubs and societies come under the auspices of Perth & Kinross County Golf Union and many of these clubs operate from little 9-hole courses tucked away in the glens of the Perthshire hills. There are more than a dozen of these wee charmers dotted around the area and it’s worth taking the time and trouble to turn off the beaten track now and then to discover these hidden gems. Our Perth & Kinross Best in Region rankings were last updated in November 2019.
Gleneagles (King's)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Gleneagles (King's)
Gleneagles is the perfect setting for a game of golf and the King’s course is surely the best moorland track in the world.
Gleneagles (Queen's)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Gleneagles (Queen's)
The Queen’s course is the pretty little sister at the Gleneagles Hotel. She’s only short course but she's exquisitely delicate and stunningly beautiful.
Blairgowrie Golf Club (Rosemount)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Blairgowrie Golf Club (Rosemount)
The Rosemount course at Blairgowrie Golf Club is charmingly situated at the feet of the Grampians, amongst the majestic pines, birch and heather.
Gleneagles (PGA Centenary)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Gleneagles (PGA Centenary)
From the back tees, the PGA Centenary at Gleneagles is the longest inland course in Scotland. It was also the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup.
Blairgowrie Golf Club (Lansdowne)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Blairgowrie Golf Club (Lansdowne)
The Lansdowne course at Blairgowrie Golf Club is routed through swathes of pine and silver birch trees which put a premium on accuracy off the tee.
Auchterarder
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Auchterarder
Situated next door to the PGA Centenary course at Gleneagles, Auchterarder Golf Club’s 18- hole moorland layout was extended from a 9-hole course in 1979.
Pitlochry Golf Course
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Pitlochry Golf Course
If you can survive the climb up the first few holes at Pitlochry Golf Club, then the views are quite possibly the most breathtaking in golf.
Murrayshall (Murrayshall)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Murrayshall (Murrayshall)
The Murrayshall golf course has tree-lined fairways, several water hazards, generously proportioned putting surfaces and excellent tee to green conditioning.
Crieff (Ferntower)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Crieff (Ferntower)
Located at the “gateway to the Highlands”, Crieff Golf Club is surrounded by dramatic scenery with views over the Strathearn Valley.
Other courses
Strathmore (Rannaleroch)
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Strathmore (Rannaleroch)
Opened in 1996, the 18-hole Rannaleroch layout and 9-hole Leitfie Links short course comprise the exciting 27-hole golf facility at Strathmore Golf Centre.
Taymouth Castle
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Taymouth Castle
The golf course at Taymouth Castle closed to members and visitors in August 2011. Beau Welling has redeveloped the golf course, which received preview play in 2025.