Gleneagles Hotel Golf Club

Gleneagles is one of the greatest names in the world of golf. 

With three of the top golf courses in Scotland and as recent hosts of The Ryder and Solheim Cups, it’s easy to see why. Our beautiful golf courses in Perthshire, in equally beautiful settings, are as much fun for novices to play as they are for the pros. One of the great golf resorts and hotels in Scotland.

With three world-class 18-hole courses, Gleneagles is rightly regarded as one of the best golf resorts around. With high-profile golfing events it’s an opportunity for experienced and novice golfers to test themselves on the same greens and fairways as the professionals.

The PGA Centenary course at Gleneagles was designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus and hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup – one of world golf’s greatest spectacles. The course also hosted the 2019 Solheim Cup, so it is little surprise that it is renowned as one of the world’s best. Jack Nicklaus himself described the course as “the finest parcel of land in the world I have ever been given to work with.”

With stunning views throughout the 18 holes of the Ochil Hills and the Trossachs, the course is long and challenging but still thoroughly enjoyable for golfers of all levels.

The King’s course was designed by late Scottish golfer and five-time Open champion James Braid with the vision of creating a course that tests even the best players’ shot-making skills over 18 holes. With plenty of challenging hazards to manoeuvre around, the King’s is extremely popular with members and visitors alike. With spectacular scenery on offer the whole way round, it’s no surprise that the King’s course is widely acclaimed to be not just one of the best courses in Scotland, but on the planet.

The third of the three 18-hole courses at Gleneagles is the Queen’s course – also designed by James Braid. Popular with golf legends such as Seve Ballesteros and Tom Watson as well as celebrities like Sean Connery and Burt Lancaster, the Queen’s course may be shorter than the King’s and PGA but still provides a stern challenge for even the most experienced golfer. This part of the Gleneagles estate has an abundance of natural beauty to enjoy during your round.

Away from the three 18-hole courses, Gleneagles is also home to the PGA National Academy course. Formerly known as ‘the Wee Course’, this 9-hole, Par 3 delight is perfect for practising your short game or for those just starting out in the game. With a mixture of short and long Par 3 holes, the course starts near the King’s and crosses the road towards the PGA for two holes. Keep straight as there is trouble to be found if you don’t!

Before your round, you can spend some time at the practice range. There you will be able to practise a wide range of shots, with a chipping area also available to practise attacking the pins. At the range, you will find one of the pro shops which stock the latest clubs and clothing to make sure you are prepared to take on the challenges ahead.