Bargain Golf Courses to Play in Scotland This Summer

There are more than 550 golf courses in Scotland, which are all part of the fabric of the nation. While many legendary venues draw attention, they are typically expensive to play. However, beyond that, there are some exceptional bargains to be had across the country.

If you are looking for somewhere enjoyable and inexpensive to visit this summer, we are delighted to reveal 20 standout destinations, which have been Highly Recommended by the Golfshake Community for the time of year and offer peak season tee times for no more than £50. 

Several of these green fees are twilight rates, so be sure to do prior research, but generally speaking, this is a collection of courses that can be experienced for fantastic value in the Home of Golf!

Routenburn Golf Club

Location: Ayrshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.41

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 5.00

Green Fees: From £20

Review Comment: "Good course to visit and views are stunning on a clear day like today across to Bute, Cumbrae and especially Arran."

Prestonfield Golf Club

Location: Edinburgh

Golfshake Rating: 4.65

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.80

Green Fees: From £30

Review Comment: "Absolutely stunning course, very welcoming members and pro. Green fees and club hire very good value. Course in great condition and really was the highlight of my first trip to Scotland. Would love to return in summer months or on another trip to Edinburgh. Great value and stunning views."

Strathtay Golf Club

Location: Perthshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.63

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.80

Green Fees: From £15

Review Comment: "Great to be back to this course. Great improvement with added tees. Greens in great condition."

Eyemouth Golf Club

Location: Borders

Golfshake Rating: 4.26

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.80

Green Fees: From £35

Review Comment: "Very underrated course. Played this in great weather on a great deal online. Probably the best value for money course we’ve played in UK when you take into account the views, conditioning, layout and location. Must play for all."

Wigtownshire County Golf Club

Location: Dumfries & Galloway

Golfshake Rating: 4.32

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.67

Green Fees: From £20

Review Comment: "A course we visit each year, always great to play and always such a friendly greeting."

Crieff Golf Club

Location: Perthshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.72

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.60

Green Fees: From £45

Review Comment: "Enjoyed playing this course and I thought it was pretty good value for money. Would recommend."

Dumfries and County Golf Club

Location: Dumfris & Galloway

Golfshake Rating: 4.47

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.60

Green Fees: From £50

Review Comment: "First time playing the course and was surprised at how undulating it is. Great welcome in the pro shop and in the clubhouse. Course was in good condition."

Drumoig Golf Hotel

Location: Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.46

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.56

Green Fees: From £40

Review Comment: "If you are ever in the Tayside/Fife area then this is a must. Lots of varying holes where a bit of thought is required before just taking out the driver. The 9th is amazing. Water both sides of the fairway, be straight or its it's wet time."

Balmore Golf Club

Location: Glasgow

Golfshake Rating: 4.32

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.43

Green Fees: From £40

Review Comment: "Great wee golf course, good test of your short game. Course can take a lot of rain, great drainage. Short course but some tough par 3s and the first cut of rough can be tough as well."

Balnagask Golf Course

Location: Aberdeen

Golfshake Rating: 4.31

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.42

Green Fees: From £15

Review Comment: "There are some fantastic views all around the course. You can check progress on the new harbour extension from the 10th tee and enjoy arguably the best view on the course from the 18th tee where you can look out over the harbour, the beach, the city and on on out to Deeside."

Portpatrick Golf Club

Location: Dumfries & Galloway

Golfshake Rating: 4.64

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.40

Green Fees: From £35

Review Comment: "Enjoyment is enhanced by the stunning sea views that surround the course. The drive from the 13th tee must be one of the most stunning in golf."

Kings Acre Golf Club

Location: Lothian

Golfshake Rating: 4.40

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.40

Green Fees: From £20

Review Comment: "FANTASTIC LAYOUT course was in great condition, greens were fast and very consistent. Hospitality and pro shop were also very good, well worth a visit if you are in the area or looking for an outing."

St Michaels Golf Club

Location: Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.37

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.25

Green Fees: From £18

Review Comment: "Really fun shorter course with a nice variety of holes. Played it on a misty evening which may have added to the grandeur of some of the tee shots. Plenty of elevation change to keep players on their toes - and a really dramatic finish with 14, 15 and 16 tucked away in a tight corner of the course."

Cowdenbeath Golf Club

Location: Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.30

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.20

Green Fees: From £14

Review Comment: "Good for all level of golfers and the staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended."

Killin Golf Club

Location: Perthshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.22

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.20

Green Fees: From £22

Review Comment: "Very picturesque course. Several challenging holes for the better golfer, but all standards of golfer will find this course a challenge. Friendly staff at the clubhouse and pace of play was excellent. Well worth a visit."

Portlethen Golf Club

Location: Aberdeen

Golfshake Rating: 3.98

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.20

Green Fees: From £45

Review Comment: "The course was absolutely stunning yesterday. Greens superb and fairways perfect. Staff have done a great job. This is where I started playing golf as a kid and always loved it."

Auchterarder Golf Club

Location: Perthshire

Golfshake Rating: 4.22

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.12

Green Fees: From £50

Review Comment: "Excellent course in central Scotland, located adjacent to Gleneagles' PGA Centenary Course. The course is in great condition, particularly the greens. Can feel a little claustrophobic at times with a number of tees and greens close together, but as long as the tee times are spaced out properly it's not a real problem. Very nice facilities in the clubhouse too. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area."

Royal Musselburgh Golf Club

Location: Lothian

Golfshake Rating: 4.23

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.00

Green Fees: From £35

Review Comment: "A nice inland Scottish parkland design course, very mature trees and rough to avoid, a little tight in places, some lovely shaped holes. A very majestic old fashioned style clubhouse, nice little shop. Very friendly staff and cracking food."

Powfoot Golf Club

Location: Dumfries & Galloway

Golfshake Rating: 4.51

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.00

Green Fees: From £45

Review Comment: "Amazing links experience and a really really tough course, especially when the wind blows. If you are ever able to play here, do it. This course doesn’t give you anything and you work hard for a good score."

Kinghorn Golf Club

Location: Fife

Golfshake Rating: 4.36

2020 Summer Golf Rating: 4.00

Green Fees: From £15

Review Comment: "One of Fife's gems - not the longest course you'll ever play but with testing hills, quirky challenges and views to die for it's well worth checking out."

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