The 6th, Comrie, Perthshire, chosen by Carly Booth
Last Updated: 14/07/16 10:52am
Comrie Golf Club is a sensational and challenging 9 hole course which boasts incredible views of the surrounding Perthshire hills. The course, designed by James Braid, offers golfers a challenging and beautifully scenic golfing experience, with each hole having its own distinct sense of individuality and character. At over 6,000 yards from the medal tees, the course presents an enjoyable and challenging test for any level of golfer. The stunning club house is open to all, and the members are friendly and welcoming to golfers of all levels or visitors who prefer to take a stroll in the beautifully scenic surroundings.
It is a par 5 but if you want to go for the green in two you must position yourself well off the tee. There's two big trees that stand directly in the way of your shot to the green, so you need accuracy, shape and height on the ball, otherwise lay up! A great challenge and good fun.
Carly Booth
The hole
The 6th hole, named Monument, requires accuracy and a tactical approach. Staying left of the fairway on the second shot is recommended in order to get a clear view of the green, which has two tiers and makes for an interesting green.
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Golf in Perthshire
Golf has a long history in Perthshire, dating back to the 15th century where King James IV learned to play on public parklands by the river Tay in Perth.
The world famous venue of Gleneagles boasts three championship courses: The King's, the Queens and the PGA Centenary. The Jack Nicklaus-designed PGA Centenary Course was the stage for The 2014 Ryder Cup.
Crieff Ferntower is one of Scotland's finest inland courses and was designed by James Braid. The creator of the King's and Queen's at Gleneagles produced some of his finest work in Perthshire. Less than an hour's drive away, the course at Blairgowrie boasts two championship courses. The Rosemount was originally laid out by Alaister MacKenzie - the man behind Augusta National - and later re-designed by Braid. The Lansdowne was designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas in the 1970s.
Kinross boasts two excellent parkland courses. The Montgomery and The Bruce both overlook Loch Leven. And the Murrayshall Estate near Perth is home to the Murrayshall and Lynedoch courses. Both have hosted PGA events and the tall Scots Pine trees are a tremendous sight. Pitlochry is another exceptional course with sweeping views of the Tummel Valley. Discover the stunning scenery and proud golfing history in the heart of Scotland.
19th hole and beyond
Just as impressive as Perthshire's choice of golf courses is its range of other attractions. Perthshire is an adventure playground with exciting pursuits like white-water rafting, canyoning, abseiling and bungee jumping. There is sailing, kayaking and water skiing at Loch Tay. Loch Earn is another popular watersports destination.
Perthshire has a great range of top restaurants renowned for their culinary excellence and emphasis on local produce. You can also catch Perth Farmers' Market on the first Saturday of each month.
While whisky enthusiasts might like to know that in Perthshire you'll find Scotland's oldest distillery, Glenturret, and smallest distillery, Edradour, which both offer tours.
Perthshire has a busy calendar of events, ensuring that you'll always find something interesting going on away from the fairways in the region's towns and villages. There is the Perth Festival of Arts for starters, plus music festivals like T in the Park, walking festivals, various Highland games, race meetings at Perth Racecourse, agricultural shows and more.
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