St. Andrews, Scotland

The Kingdom of Fife clusters the Old Course, Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, and Dumbarnie Links within an hour's drive, making this the most concentrated collection of championship links golf anywhere in the world. The medieval town, East Neuk fishing villages, and Michelin-starred dining ensure the hours between rounds are equally well spent.

Top Courses (world ranking)

• Old Course, St Andrews (#3)

• Kingsbarns (#22 )

• Carnoustie Championship ( #16 )

• St Andrews New Course (#91)

• Dumbarnie Links

Major Championship Host

• Old Course: Open Championship 29 times (2027)

• Carnoustie: Open Championship 8 times

• Kingsbarns: Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Best Time to Travel

• April to May

• September to October:

• Avoid: last three weeks of September (Dunhill Links)