In looking to identify a signature 18 in the home of golf we first have to define some terms of reference. A signature hole represents a hole that personifies golf in Scotland. Reflecting the history, the landscape, the character and in some ways the people. We have also opted to chose a hole only if it corresponds to the layout, so for instance hole no 1 is our pick of all the first holes in Scotland and so it is for the entire 18. So here goes

Hole No 1) St Andrews (Old Course)
Length: 370 yards Par: 4
Excitement tempered with humility is the overwhelming emotion when you tee up on the first at the home of golf. A generous fairway will accept all comers, but beware of the out of bounds on the right. Having reached the green with your second carrying the Swilcan Burn putt out in two for par, taking a moment to reflect on the hallowed names who have gone before.

Hole No 2) Cruden Bay
Length: 331 yards Par: 4
A short par 4, we have include in part due to our love for the beauty of the Cruden Bay Course. The green is defended with bunkers left and right, while the plateau green is the primary feature.

Hole No 3) Prestwick Golf Club (Old Course)
Length: 482 yards Par: 5
With peers like Turnberry, Glasgow & Western Gailes the pressure is on Aryshire Clubs to come up to the mark and Prestwick Golf Course certainly has. The Cardinal” 3rd at Prestwick is not overly long at just 482 yards yet it provides a great test from tee to green. Fairway bunkers are set to catch any wayward tee shots while the Pow Burn on the left will catch any shot akin to a hook. Marking 5 on the card is no bad result here.
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