Gleneagles Hotel is one of the most famous luxury resorts in the world. From it’s 2 Michelin Starred restaurant Andrew Fairlie to the countless awards and even a Ryder Cup, the star quality of Gleneagles is evident at every turn.
The three wonderful championship golf courses at Gleneagles bear the hallmarks of two of golf’s greatest names; five-time Open Championship winner James Braid laid out both the King’s and Queen’s courses, while all-time great Jack Nicklaus added the Ryder Cup host PGA Centenary Course. Playing any of the three courses at Gleneagles is a truly memorable experience, with the springy moorland turf underfoot, the green hills to the South, and the peaks of the Trossachs and Ben Vorlich to the West.
The hotel is of such quality that it attracts as many guests as the phenomenal golf courses, nestled among the pure Scottish countryside, Gleneagles is located in Perthshire just an hour north of Edinburgh. The opulent building and surrounding manicured gardens offer but a taste of the unparalleled level of comfort you will receive inside, where the hotel retains one staff member for each hotel guest. The country estate also offers a range of outdoor activities such as horse riding, shooting, fly-fishing, falconry and many more country pursuits.
Gleneagles was named the European Golf Resort of the Year for 2019 by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators.
Golf Courses at Gleneagles
Kings Course
The King’s Golf Course has been a frequent stop on both the PGA Tour and Ladies European Tour since its inception in 1919. James Braid was determined to create a course which placed the emphasis on the golfer’s ability to shape his shots and be creative, which explains why Lee Trevino, one of the most natural players to ever play the game, said that, “If Heaven is as good as this, I sure hope they have some tee-times left.”
Awards:
Readers of ‘Celebrated Living’, the luxury magazine for American Airlines, voted the Kings course 6th in their Platinum list of International Golf Courses
Signature hole- No. 18 (Kings Hame): Par 5, 525 yards (Blue), SI 5Kings’ signature 18th is a brilliant finish to a fantastic round and was included in the book, Classic Golf Holes. Straight from the tee, the golfer is presented with a risk-reward shot, whereby, if they can clear the ridge and catch a down-slope, the large green is easily reachable in two. However, the risk comes in the form of two bunkers either side of the ridge, meaning that a few yards could be the difference between birdie and bogey. Once at the green, the golfer is allowed no let up and an uphill front half of the green makes for a challenging finish to a compelling round.
Queens Course
Threading through the high ridges on the north and east side of the estate, the Queen’s Golf Course has many moorland characteristics and offers beautiful woodland settings as the course meanders through the glen. With indigenous lochans and streams incorporated as water hazards, this is a beautiful and genuine Perthshire classic.
Signature hole- No. 12 (The Tinkers Gill): Par 4, 433 yards, SI 2
The Queens Course highlight is the 12th hole. From the tee, the best position is to aim slightly right of the fairway, so that the hole is opened up when the fairway doglegs downhill and left. There is little danger on this drive too, so it is better to be longer in order to make for a shorter approach to a green. When attempting at the well protected green, it is better to aim past the pin in order to leave an uphill putt
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PGA Centenary Course
Jack Nicklaus’ monster PGA Centenary Golf Course joined the list of Ryder Cup courses when it hosted the 2014 matches, and while most agree that the Golden Bear has created a modern classic, Jack himself gave the credit to the canvas he was supplied with, saying that it was “the finest parcel of land in the world I have ever been given to work with.”
Signature Hole- No. 5 (Crookit Cratur): Par 4, 461 yards (Blue),SI 1The gem of the PGA Centenary is the 5th, and at stroke index 1 it will certainly test every golfer. The hole requires much in the way of accuracy and throughout the long par 4, you have to make your way down a narrow fairway. The approach is dangerous too and any mis-hit shots will be swallowed up by the lake short of the hole. A nerve-racking hole with the potential to be a real scorecard wrecker!
Other Information
Cost to hire a buggy: £50
Cost to hire a trolley: £7
Accommodation at Gleneagles
The Gleneagles Hotel is part of the Five Red Star Resort, and has recently celebrated its 80th anniversary. The quality of service on offer is unrivalled, with the hotel retaining a member of staff for each hotel guest.
The grandiose building was designed to emulate the opulent style of a French chateau, while the manicured gardens were inspired by the celebrated 18th century horticulturalist Capability Brown.
Whilst it is luxurious and impeccably furnished, the management maintains a relaxed attitude, in contrast to the stiff, austere atmosphere of other 5* hotels.
Set amidst 850 acres of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery surrounded by mature Perthshire countryside, there are few finer destinations for a relaxing getaway.
The estate offers a wealth of outdoor pursuits including horse riding, shooting, fly-fishing, falconry, mountain biking, tennis, squash and off-road driving. Indoors at ‘The Club’ there is state of the art fitness equipment, swimming pools, spa, Turkish baths, a sauna as well as first-class health and beauty treatments.
Gleneagles offers some award winning restaurant options, eat in Chef Andrew Fairlie’s restaurant, the only eatery in Scotland to be awarded a second Michelin Star.
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