Golfing in and around Stirling
Scotland boasts over 550 courses of high quality and great diversity, and Scottish golf fans are already gearing up for the 'Open Championship' in the 'Home of Golf'. In 2009, the event will make a welcome return to Turnberry after a break of 15 years. The event is staged in Scotland at least every other year, with St Andrews, Muirfield, Carnoustie, Royal Troon and Turnberry all on the list of selected venues for this annual extravaganza.
If you like history with your golfin break, then Stirling is the place to go. Set below the castle parapets is an excellent 18 hole course.
Only a short drive, will take you to many worthy tests such as Dunblane
New.Bridge of Allan Golf Course, set above this delightful town, offers a climb on several holes but the vista over the Ochil's is just a reward.
This is an area of golfing education and Stirling University even has its' own 9 hole golf course built beneath the inspiring edifice of the Wallace Monument.
For a golf outing with a difference, try the Brucefield Family Golf Centre near Bannockburn.
The Falkirk area is a distinctive golfing region in itself and offers a variety of venues.
One of the best courses in the area is undoubtedly Glenbervie, scene of several amateur championships, very much a fine parkland tract secluded with lots of trees and a tendency to undulation.
At the end of your golfing break, rather than going home a few balls lighter and a bag full of good or indifferent score cards, you'll also have the lasting memories of experiencing one of Scotland's most welcome and picturesque regions.
Of course other very famous courses - Gleneagles and St. Andrews are 30 minutes and 1 hour away by road respectively.
The following is a list of the most local golf courses:
Alloa
Alloa Golf Club,
Schawpark,
Sauchie, Alloa
Tel: 01259 72274518 holes
6230 yards
Par 70
SSS 71
Beautiful parkland course and panoramic views of the Ochils. Ideal test of golf. Pro: Tel 01259 724476
Braehead Golf Club
Cambus
By Alloa
Tel: 01259 72577618 holes
6086 yards
Par 70
SSS 69
A varied and interesting parkland course and splendid scenic views from most parts. A friendly welcome is guaranteed. Pro:
Tel 01259 722078
Alva
Alva Golf Club
Beauclerc Street
Alva
Tel: 01259 7604319 holes
2423 yards
Par 66
SSS 64
Hillside course with sloping fairways. Some greens on plateaux. Fast greens
Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan Golf Club
Sunnylaw
Bridge of Allan
Tel: 01786 8323329 holes
2560 yards
Par 66
SSS 65
Interesting 9 hole course and excellent views. catering facilities from April - October. Changing rooms and practice facilities available.
Dollar
Dollar Golf Club
Brewlands House
Dollar
Tel: 01259 74240018 holes
5242 yards
Par 68
SSS 66Challenging hillside course designed by Ben Sayers in 1907 without bunkers.
Loch Lomond
Visit loch lomond on a golfing break
Muckhart
Muckhart Golf Club Ltd
MuckhartBy Dollar
Tel: 01259 781423 and 01259 78149318 holes
6034 yards
Par 71
SSS 70
Plus 9 holes
3234 yards
Par 35
Parkland course set in beautiful surroundings
Larbert
Glenbervie Golf Club
Stirling Road
Larbert
Tel: 01324 562605
18 holes
6423 yards
Par 71
SSS 71
A challenging course normally in excellent condition and with superb views over the Forth Valley and Linlithgow Loch
Stirling
Airthrey Golf Course
Airthrey Castle
University of Stirling
Tel: 01786 4669159 holes
1168 yards
Par 27
SSS 27
A 9 hole parkland course with excellent views of Airthrey Loch and the Ochil Hills. Closed October to March.
Brucefield Family Golf Centre Ltd.
Pirnhall Road
Bannockburn
Tel: 01786 8181849 and 18 holes
2448 yards (9 - Par 34) and 4896 yards (18 - Par 68)
New golf centre with interesting and challenging courses, driving range, practice facilities, shop and restaurant. Hire of clubs available.
Stirling Golf Club
Queens Road
Stirling
Tel: 01786 46409818 holes
6440 yards
Par 72
SSS 71
Rolling parkland course within 1 mile of town centre with magnificent views of Stirling Castle and the Grampian mountains.
Tillicoultry
Tillicoultry Golf Club
Alva Road
Tillicoultry
Tel: 01259 7501249 holes
5358 yards
Par 68
SSS 66
Parkland over slight hills. Good test of golfers' ability. catering available.
