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Flying Below The Radar

Scotland is home to some of the world’s best and most iconic golf courses at famous destinations that draw worldwide visitors and significant income annually.

But, with over 500 courses across the country, there’s also a huge number of wonderful lesser-known, underrated golfing venues in Scotland. With golf the country’s national game, many of these golfing facilities act as hubs of local communities, are loved by the members and are maintained to the highest standard respective budgets will allow. Here we take a look at ten Scottish tracks we believe are worthy of greater exposure and fame. Whether because of the quality of their holes or the test they present, their conditioning, setting, uniqueness, the welcome provided, or a bit of all those things – these are ten of Scotland’s most underrated golf courses.

Southerness

Stats: par 69, 6,728 yards

Set on the beautiful and peaceful Solway coast, the course at Southerness is a

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