The Gleneagles Hotel (Ryder Cup Venue)

Credit: Photography by Kevin Diss

Kings course

The Kings and Queen course was both designed by renowned architect James Braid alongside Cecil Hutchison and officially opened in 1919, five years before the Gleneagles Hotel itself. Gleneagles made history hosting the first international golf match between British and American Golfers in 1921.

Measuring around 6,500 yards from the white tees, it is not excessively long but requires golfers to constantly adjust to uneven lies, tricky bunkers and dramatic changes in elevation. Its raised tees boxes provide stunning views across the surrounding Perthshire countryside.

The King's Course is currently ranked 18th in Scotland by Top 100 Golf Courses and is regarded as one of the country's best inland courses. It has hosted numerous professional tournaments including the Scottish Open and Glasgow Herald Tournament

Queens Course

Scenic views are a must at any golf course in Scotland, and few courses are more stunning than The Queen’s. With high ridges, woodlands, lochans, and water hazards, it’s both challenging and captivating for golfers of any skill level. Measuring less than 6,000 yards from the white tees, this par-68 course offers an enjoyable test for any golfer, with springy fairways inviting daring drives from the tees.

The Queen's is currently ranked 31st in Scotland by Top 100 Golf Courses. Alongside the King's it has hosted numerous professional events over its history including tournaments like the The Scottish PGA Championship and the PGA Seniors Championship.

PGA Centenary Course

The world renowned Jack Nicklaus designed the course in 1993 with Nicklaus returning to make further alterations before the 2014 Ryder Cup. The PGA course at gleneagles is one of the longest inland courses in Scotland with many golfers commenting on its “American feel".

Stretching 7,300 yards from the back tees the PGA course is more modern than the Kings and Queens creating a different experience when playing at Gleneagles. Large bunkers, water hazards and heavily contoured greens provide the main challenge that even the low handicap golfers will find tricky.

The course has famously hosted the 2014 Ryder Cup, where Europe defeated the United States, and the 2019 Solheim Cup where Europe also came out victorious.

Useful Information

Visitors are welcomed on the King's, Queen's and PGA Centenary Courses, subject to availability and advance booking
No specific general handicap certificate requirement is currently published, although golfers should have a suitable standard of play for the championship courses
Comfortable recognised golf clothing is appropriate. Jeans and jogging trousers are discouraged on the golf courses
Individual caddies and group caddies/forecaddies are available and advance booking is recommended
Pull trolleys and electric trolleys are available for hire, together with golf equipment and shoe hire
Golf carts are available for general use on the PGA Centenary Course
On the King's and Queen's Courses, carts are normally restricted to golfers with a medical exemption and must be accompanied by a caddie
Gleneagles has three championship courses – the King's, Queen's and PGA Centenary
On-site accommodation, restaurants, spa and leisure facilities make Gleneagles particularly suitable for stay-and-play packages

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