Auchterarder,
nr Perth, Perthshire PH3 1NF
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PGA National Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Designed by James Braid, assisted by Cecil K. Hutchison (1919).
The three 18-hole golf courses at Gleneagles are: PGA Centenary course (par-72; 7366 yds from back tees; rating 74); King's course (par-71; 6790 yds; rating 71); Queen's course (par-68; 5965 yds; rating 70).
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16 miles SW of Perth
FROM PERTH take the M9/A9 (Perth-Stirling road). After 15 mi turn right onto the A823 direction Crieff. Gleneagles is less than 1 mile on your left. FROM STIRLING take the A9 (Perth-Stirling road). After 13 mi on the A95 miles turn left onto the A823 direction Crieff. Gleneagles is less than 1 mile on your left.
Gleneagles Hotel (King's Course): Although the PGA Centenary course is now Gleneagles' preferred layout for top flight professional tournaments (including the 2014 Ryder Cup), the estate's King's course is still the undisputed King of the Perthshire hills. The time-honoured King's is a delight to play and lays down a worthy challenge for golfers of all abilities.
Braid’s magnificent layout has endured the test of time. It meanders across the undulating moorland and parkland terrain, with one memorable hole following another. There are some short par-4s to take advantage of, provided your tee-shots are accurately hit. There are also one or two "fiddly" holes to contend with, but a little local knowledge will sort out your strategy on these.
Essentially, the King's is a course that appeals as much to the heart as the golfing brain. With glorious views onto the surrounding Perthshire hills and straths (valleys), here you'll find inland Scottish golf at its very best.
Stay&Play at Gleneagles: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap not required.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, day tickets, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire. Caddies available if requested in advance.
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When it opened in 1993, the PGA Centenary course took over from the King's course as Gleneagles' No.1 tournament layout for top level competition. Prior to that the King's course had hosted the Curtis Cup in 1936 and the Scottish Open and Scottish PGA championships on many occasions. For more details see Top Golf Tournaments at Gleneagles GC.
King's course:
Scotland: 13th best in Scotland (Golf World, 2022).
GB&I: 30th best course in Britain & Ireland (Golf World, 2022).
World: formerly ranked 93rd best course in the world (GOLF magazine, 1985; not in subsequent editions of this ranking).
Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross PH3 1NF
+44 (0)1764 662 231
Visit websiteGleneagles, The Palace in the Glen, is one of the leading golf and spa luxury hotels in Europe. As a 5 Red Star hotel and resort Gleneagles offers three world renowned championship golf courses, a leading spa, a myriad of sporting pursuits and leisure activities, and an unforgettable dining experience in the main restaurant.
Gleneagles (King's, Queen's and PGA Centenary courses).
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Crieff
Orchil Road, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1LX
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Visit websiteA lovely boutique hotel located close to Gleneagles, characterised by a timeless elegance in its rooms, facilities and gardens.
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Gleneagles (King's, Queen's and PGA Centenary courses).
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