Old Course Hotel

Is it possible to create a list of world's best golf resort destinations without including the centuries-old university town of St. Andrews? We don't think so. Golf is said to have been invented on St. Andrews' Old Course (dating back 600 years), and those who stay at the Old Course Hotel not only enjoy prime tee times at the historic links, they also have preferred access to the lodging's own The Duke's course, with a scenic heath setting that overlooks the surrounding countryside and sea. After working up an appetite on the greens, golfers can head for the Road Hole restaurant, serving fresh Scottish fare, and then retire to the Road Hole bar, with a drinks menu of malt whiskies from more than 200 distilleries.

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