Perth & Kinross sits at the geographic and spiritual heart of Scotland, and its golf is every bit as central to the nation's sporting identity. Unlike the links-dominated coasts, this is a region that proves beyond doubt the greatness of inland Scottish golf â a landscape of rolling moorland, silver birch woodland and Grampian foothills that has inspired architects and awed visitors for well over a century. The ranking was updated in March 2026.
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Gleneagles is the perfect setting for a game of golf and the Kingâs course is surely the best moorland track in the world.
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom
The Queenâs course is the pretty little sister at the Gleneagles Hotel. Sheâs only short course but she's exquisitely delicate and stunningly beautiful.
The Rosemount course at Blairgowrie Golf Club is charmingly situated at the feet of the Grampians, amongst the majestic pines, birch and heather.
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.
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.
Situated next door to the PGA Centenary course at Gleneagles, Auchterarder Golf Clubâs 18- hole moorland layout was extended from a 9-hole course in 1979.
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.
Alyth Golf Club, in the Vale of Strathmore, is a little off the main Scottish golfing tracks, but is well worth the deviation away from other more well known courses.
Located at the âgateway to the Highlandsâ, Crieff Golf Club is surrounded by dramatic scenery with views over the Strathearn Valley.
The Murrayshall golf course has tree-lined fairways, several water hazards, generously proportioned putting surfaces and excellent tee to green conditioning.
