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Surrounded by rolling hills and wide open spaces, the Scottish Borders are the perfect place to go if you want to relax. However, if your personal brand of relaxation also includes playing a round or two of golf, then you could not find a better location. The Scottish Borders boasts more than 20 courses, allowing you to take your pick from championship greens and famous fairways located in picturesque scenery. If you want to play golf in Scotland, there are a couple of courses in the area that you should not miss. The Roxburghe is one of these, with its par 72 course challenging some of the biggest names in the game. You can tell its pedigree when you see that the course record is currently held by Sergio Garcia, who completed the 18 holes with a par 66. It is also rated as one of the five best inland golfing locations in Scotland, making this one place that you should certainly add to your itinerary. Cardrona is another green that should not be missed by avid golfers. Although it is one of the newest courses in the region - it was designed in 2001 by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas - that does not take anything away from its prominence in the sport. Three European golfing events have been held at Cardrona since it opened and it has been described as "the Gleneagles of the south", which should tell you all you need to know about this particular green. You could always stay in a Scottish golf hotel if your sole reason for visiting the Scottish Borders is to spend as much time on the fairways as possible. But if you are concerned that staying in a golf resort could limit your choice of courses to play on then you should look into the Freedom of the Fairways pass that is available. This passport will give you access to most of the top greens in the area over a three or five-day period. So, whether you want to warm up on some of the nine-hole courses before moving on to tackle the more challenging 18-hole greens, or just head for the nearest fairway, there will be options available to you. If you’re looking for golf in Scotland visit Luxury Scotland to book your Scottish golf hotel. Visit Luxury Scotland for luxury hotels, golf resorts, luxury spa hotels, country house hotels and other destinations that we believe reflect Luxury Scotland and experience the very best of Scotland.
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