Crail Golfing Society
The 7th oldest golf club in the world
Crail Golfing Society in Scotland
Formed in 1786, the Crail Golfing Society is the 7th oldest golf club in the world. The two courses – Balcomie Links and Craighead Links – combine beautiful views and extraordinary holes to provide golfers with an enjoyable and challenging round of golf.
Laid out by Tom Morris and opened in 1895, Balcomie Links offers a superb traditional, classic links course. Created in the days when course design was governed by the natural lie of the land and not the mechanical earth mover, Balcomie has the unusual combination of three par fives, six par threes and nine par fours, producing a tough par of 69. Not content with a devilishly testing layout, Old Tom designed the course in such a way as to take maximum advantage of its exhilarating seaside location. Shots over rocky bays, long par threes with greens perched on top of vertical cliffs, shots to greens seemingly engulfed by gorse, curving par fours round sandy strands – daring the golfer to cut off too much, shots from cliff tops to greens and fairways invitingly laid out below: all these and more make up the Balcomie experience.
With spectacular views – the sea is visible from every hole – Craighead Links is built in the style of a traditional links course. This challenging, cliff-top course was designed by world-renowned, golf course architect Gil Hanse. With no trees protecting golf shots from the wind and with no two consecutive holes facing in the same direction, managing the wind is a significant factor in playing the course.
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Hotels near Crail Golfing Society
The Fairmont St Andrews Resort is a stunning five-star resort with a unique coastal setting in St Andrews Bay.
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9.49km / 5.9mi
Old Course Hotel
Overlooking West Sands Beach and the Links Golf Course, Old Course Hotel features a luxury spa and award-winning restaurant. Set in a magnificent building, the hotel has scenic views and elegant rooms.
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15.09km / 9.38mi
Carnoustie Golf Hotel
Carnoustie Golf Hoteloffers extensive facilities including86 luxury en suite bedroomsand ten suites with amazing views over the CarnoustieChampionship course,the sea and the local town ofCarnoustie.
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25.22km / 15.67mi
Dalmahoy Hotel
The Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club is situated just seven miles from Edinburgh and is surrounded by 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland.
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63.82km / 39.66mi
Gleneagles
Established in 1924, The Gleneagles Hotel is a prestigious resort in the heart of Scotland. Set within 850 acres, it offers 3 championship golf courses and an ESPA spa, along with a falconry school.
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71.45km / 44.4mi
Cameron House
Cameron House hotel is a five-star stylish baronial mansion, situated on the shores of Loch Lomond.
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128.2km / 79.66mi
Trump Turnberry
Trump Turnberry Resort enjoys a spectacular coastal setting, with stunning views of Ailsa Craig, Isle of Arran and the Irish Sea. The hotel offers a variety of room types, but all are spacious, elegantly decorated and boast beautiful views over the famous links golf courses to the sea beyond.
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176.22km / 109.5mi
Aldwark Manor Golf & Spa Hotel
For the perfect blend of traditional features, classic accommodation and unbeatable service, the Aldwark Manor Golf and Spa Hotel is the ideal setting for a break in North Yorkshire.
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260.39km / 161.8mi
Regency Hotel
A true favourite for our golfers. The manager Tim is an excellent host and has a great team. The rooms are plush and many of our groups elect the single rooms for that valued bit of privacy!
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263.48km / 163.72mi
Mannin Hotel
All 54 bedrooms feature the latest technology and comfort features that a modern traveller would expect. The hotel has a secure underground car park exclusively for residents and offers drive-thru check-in for added comfort and ease.
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264.55km / 164.38mi
Bushmills Inn
Bushmills Inn Hotel & Restaurant is a former coaching inn dating right back to early 1600s, offering free private parking and also an on-site bar, cinema and restaurant.
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273.33km / 169.84mi
Rosspark Hotel
Situated in the County Antrim countryside on the outskirts of Ballymena, just 30 minutes from Belfast, Rosspark Hotel is the perfect setting for any occasion.
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278.29km / 172.92mi
Weetwood Hall Estate
The 4-star Weetwood Hall Estate is a 17th-century manor house set in 9 acres of wooded grounds and is situated just outside Leeds centre and a 10-minute drive from Leeds Airport.This wonderful hotel caters for all but golfers are blessed with so many great courses within close proximity, Moortown, Alwoodley, Moor Allerton to name just three.
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278.97km / 173.34mi
Portrush Atlantic Hotel
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Portrush Atlantic Hotel is a 5-minute drive from the famous Royal Portrush Golf Club.
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280.7km / 174.42mi
Premier Inn Belfast Central
Situated in Belfasts city centre, this Premier Inn offers modern accommodation less than 5-minute walk from Ulster Hall, a concert venue. A 24-hour reception is provided in this air conditioned hotel.
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281.71km / 175.05mi
Park Inn by Radisson Belfast Hotel
A central and stylish accommodation, the Park Inn by Radisson Belfast is a sophisticated hotel close to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) as well as Belfast International Airport (BFS).
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281.9km / 175.16mi
Benedicts of Belfast
Benedicts of Belfast is the city's most exciting 4-star boutique Hotel. Independently owned and locally managed which sets it apart from the large chains and other hotels in Belfast.
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282.42km / 175.49mi
Galgorm Resort & Spa
The 4-star Galgorm Resort & Spa features a luxury spa and award-winning restaurant.
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282.83km / 175.74mi
Ballyrobin Country Lodge
Nestled in the countryside of Antrim, less than a mile from Belfast International Airport, this boutique hotel offers a bar, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Reception is open 24/7.
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289.15km / 179.67mi
Ardtara Country House
Twice voted the most romantic hotel of the year, Ardtara Country House offers sumptuous bedrooms with antique furniture and working fireplaces. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, the restaurant serves traditional Irish cuisine.
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297.68km / 184.97mi
