The Best Golf Green Fees in Scotland
By: Kieran Clark | Thu 11 Jul 2024
The spotlight of the golf world is firmly fixed on Scotland this summer as the spiritual home of the game stages the Scottish Open at East Lothian's Renaissance Club, which is the prelude to The 152nd Open at Royal Troon in Ayrshire. Then it will be back east for the Senior Open at Carnoustie, before the best female golfers on the planet gather in St Andrews for the AIG Women's Open in August.
It's a feast of championship golf - and it might inspire you to play a few rounds in the heartlands of Caledonia. However, you could be put off by the required cost to access the most celebrated layouts in the land - and that is understandable - but there are so many wonderful places that can be experienced for a comparatively modest price.
We have searched across the nation to identify 60 of the best golf courses in Scotland that you can play for under £50.
From tranquil and scenic parklands to rugged links tracks and those gems found on islands located off the west coast, there is something for everyone here. The only factor was that they required a minimum Golfshake Rating of 4.20 (rated by everyday golfers) and offered peak season green fees that didn't surpass £50.
We reckon that there are some true jewels on this list that are just waiting for you to discover them.
It's time for you to meet The Best Golf Green Fees in Scotland!
Forres Golf Club
Location: Forres, Moray
Golfshake Rating: 4.84
Green Fee: £35 Twilight After 3pm
Review Comment: "Cracking golf course a short drive from Inverness Airport, played in May 2021. Was fantastic condition and quite easily the best greens I have putted on for some time. Helpfully friendly pro shop stocking some nice golf gear at competitive prices and would thoroughly recommend a day. Can't wait to go back again!"
Kingussie Golf Club
Location: Kingussie, Highlands
Golfshake Rating: 4.78
Green Fee: £30 Twilight After 4pm
Review Comment: "An absolute joy to play. Beautiful course and condition, welcoming staff."
Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club
Location: Blackwaterfoot, Isle of Arran
Golfshake Rating: 4.76
Green Fee: £34
Review Comment: "Simply 12 holes of unadulterated joy. How links golf should be. Not a dull hole on the course. Fabulous blind shots, great mix of holes, just get to Arran and play this place. Great little pro shop and clubhouse. All positives."
Largs Golf Club
Location: Largs, Ayrshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.75
Green Fee: £40 Twilight After 2pm
Review Comment: "I’ve played this before but still find it very challenging, it’s a great course for all handicaps."
The Hirsel Golf Club
Location: Coldstream, Borders, Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.69
Green Fee: £35
Review Comment: "Exceptional. An absolute pleasure to play this course, one of my favourites, if not actual favourite."
West Linton Golf Club
Location: West Linton, Borders
Golfshake Rating: 4.69
Green Fee: £40 Twilight After 3pm
Review Comment: "An absolute gem of a course set in lovely surroundings. Very nicely laid out and in great condition. Clubhouse, shop, staff and catering were all excellent. A very much enjoyed visit to this part of Scotland."
Kemnay Golf Club
Location: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.67
Green Fee: £50
Review Comment: "We discovered the course on a trip to Scotland and they were very welcoming and friendly. The course was in great condition, a fair challenge. Food in the clubhouse was excellent."
Alyth Golf Club
Location: Alyth, Perthshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.67
Green Fee: £49, £44 or £30 Twilight
Review Comment: "Not played the course in a good number of years but was great to play again. Beautiful course in immaculate condition. Would definitely like to play again."
King James VI Golf Club
Location: City of Perth
Golfshake Rating: 4.65
Green Fee: £35
Review Comment: "Lovely course. This is one of the flattest courses in Scotland, there's hardly a hill on it. But this is balanced out by possibly the most bunkers I've ever seen on a golf course. Very wide but not too deep."
Tarland Golf Club
Location: Tarland, Aberdeenshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.62
Green Fee: £18 (9 Holes), £27 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "This course is beautifully maintained. The layout is interesting, challenging and hugely enjoyable. I recommend an evening round on a summer evening when the sun is setting over the surrounding hills. A perfect setting."
Anstruther Golf Club
Location: Anstruther, Fife
Golfshake Rating: 4.62
Green Fee: £30 (9 Holes), £50 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "If you fancy a fun quick 9 or 18, this place is 10/10. I absolutely loved it and preferred it over Crail for the views. I would go back in a heart beat. Would recommend 100%."
Dunaverty Golf Club
Location: Kintyre, Argyll & Bute
Golfshake Rating: 4.61
Green Fee: £50
Review Comment: "I have played this golf course occasionally since I was a child, a long time ago. Every time I come back I appreciate the place more and more. Playing Dunaverty is a truly enriching experience, the course is not long but there are some very tricky par 3s. Some of the views are world class."
Callander Golf Club
Location: Callander, Central Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.61
Green Fee: £39 (£25 Twilight)
Review Comment: "This is a really nice course and my son and I would be delighted if this was our local course. The course was in excellent condition. The locals we met we all very friendly and welcoming. Certainly one course that we will play again when we are next in the area."
Corrie Golf Club
Location: Sannox, Isle of Arran
Golfshake Rating: 4.60
Green Fee: £15 (9 Holes), £25 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "Now, this is an absolute GEM. Q must play if you are on the island of Arran. Probably the best nine hole course I have ever played. Fabulous course, fairways, tees, greens, immaculate. Cannot praise this place enough. Also views are absolutely incredible. I had never heard of this place, but I will play again. Food also brilliant."
Eyemouth Golf Club
Location: Eyemouth, Borders
Golfshake Rating: 4.58
Green Fee: £42.50
Review Comment: "Scenery and condition were both amazing and the signature hole across the water is worth every penny."
Routenburn Golf Club
Location: Largs, Ayrshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.57
Green Fee: £22.50
Review Comment: "In lovely condition, and not too busy. The course offers a decent challenge with some quite challenging holes. Whilst walking round there are some fantastic views, overlooking Largs, the local area and the sea. The members and pro are all welcoming and friendly."
Piperdam (New Course)
Location: Piperdam, Angus
Golfshake Rating: 4.56
Green Fee: £35 (£20 Twilight After 3pm)
Review Comment: "A lovely course just outside Dundee. Lovely course with some dangerous holes if you are not careful. I would certainly recommend this if you are in the area."
Pumpherston Golf Club
Location: Pumpherston, West Lothian
Golfshake Rating: 4.56
Green Fee: £40 Weekdays
Review Comment: "Played here yesterday for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the course. There are some quirky holes to play during your round with water coming into play on many of them and some great doglegs to negotiate. This is a nice flat course where fairways are undulating and the greens fast and true. A fun, if heavily bunkered, course that offers all level of golfer the chance to score well. This place is well worth visiting."
Balfron Golf Club
Location: Balfron, Stirlingshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.53
Green Fee: £25
Review Comment: "Excellent, always love playing here. It’s a course you can attack but there’s a couple of holes where your whole round can fall apart. It’s not flat but not many major hills either. Would recommend."
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club
Location: Dunked, Perthshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.52
Green Fee: £42
Review Comment: "I enjoyed playing this course so much I joined the club despite it being an hour and a half drive from my home. Worth every mile and always in great condition!"
Duns Golf Club
Location: Duns, Borders
Golfshake Rating: 4.51
Green Fee: £32
Review Comment: "Hidden gem. Weather was good if a little windy. Course was in fantastic condition even though it had been raining the day and night before. Greens were extremely lush which made them a bit slower but they were in magnificent condition."
Carradale Golf Club
Location: Carradale, Argyll & Bute
Golfshake Rating: 4.49
Green Fee: £20 (9 Holes), £30 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "Fabulous nine hole course with fabulous views. Lots of interesting holes and a challenge to all golfers. A must play course - very friendly club - welcomes visitors."
Balnagask Golf Course
Location: City of Aberdeen
Golfshake Rating: 4.48
Green Fee: £31.50
Review Comment: "Great course in excellent condition. Well done to the ground staff for maintaining this council course to a high standard."
Royal Musselburgh Golf Club
Location: Prestonpans, East Lothian
Golfshake Rating: 4.48
Green Fee: £45 (Midweek Twilight)
Review Comment: "Not too long so able to concentrate on accuracy rather than distance. Well laid out with many bunkers and trees. Professional and assistants friendly and helpful. Clubhouse welcoming. Practice facilities are good."
Blair Atholl Golf Club
Location: Blair Atholl, Perthshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.48
Green Fee: £25 (9 Holes), £35 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "Great nine hole course. Fantastic scenery on a well laid out course, excellent facilities and great food."
Dunnikier Park Golf Club
Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife
Golfshake Rating: 4.48
Green Fee: £30 (£18 Twilight)
Review Comment: "Greens, fairways and bunkers are in great condition. Quite a long course but fairly flat. Well worth playing."
Rothesay Golf Club
Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Golfshake Rating: 4.47
Green Fee: £30
Review Comment: "Beautiful. Every hole has a spectacular view as you’re constantly going up a hill, bar the rare few holes. Honestly the best cheap course you could ever play."
West Lothian Golf Club
Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian
Golfshake Rating: 4.46
Green Fee: £45
Review Comment: "Played the course for the first time, the greens were perfect due to the lack of rain. The fairways were a bit dry, the course will be challenging for all handicaps. Put on your must play list."
Aboyne Golf Club
Location: Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.46
Green Fee: £50
Review Comment: "A top quality course. Great facilities, clubhouse, staff and course. Possibly one of the best looked after courses I've ever been to. Greens and fairways immaculate. Well done to greenkeeping staff! Didn't play as well as I hoped but on our week's tour of Scotland this was voted the top course."
Covesea Links
Location: Lossiemouth, Moray
Golfshake Rating: 4.46
Green Fee: £22 (9 Holes), £32 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "Nice course. Beautiful greens. Very friendly. No clubhouse. Portaloo. Seventh is fun over a high mound. Short fifth uphill and descent from sixth tee with a trolley can be awkward."
Peebles Golf Club
Location: Peebles, Borders
Golfshake Rating: 4.44
Green Fee: £45 (£25 Twilight After 3:30pm)
Review Comment: "Superb course. Loved it. Amazing condition, great views, and some amazing holes and greens. Would 100% return."
Troon Lochgreen
Location: Troon, Ayrshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.44
Green Fee: £40
Review Comment: "We played the course for the first time in a few years, and it is still very enjoyable and challenging."
Traigh Golf Club
Location: Bunacaimb, Highlands
Golfshake Rating: 4.43
Green Fee: £24 (9 Holes), £30 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "A stunning setting and challenging nine hole course with an amazing backdrop. Greens are a little small but interesting. Well set up course, very quiet."
Pitreavie Golf Club
Location: Dunfermline, Fife
Golfshake Rating: 4.43
Green Fee: £38
Review Comment: "We played on a sunny summer's afternoon into evening, we found the course to be both challenging and interesting. The greens, especially, present the golfer with a very thorough test of their skills. The round was very enjoyable, we received a very warm welcome in the clubhouse and pro shop, I think it very likely that we will be back for another round soon."
Aberfoyle Golf Club
Location: Aberfoyle, Central Scotland
Golfshake Rating: 4.43
Green Fee: £35
Review Comment: "Best unheard of course in Scotland. Views from this course are spectacular - Ben Lomond. And every hole is different with its own challenges. If you're fed up with the bog standard 280 yard driving holes of most courses then this is for you. Really tests your approach shots and your club selection off the tee. Fantastic greens, even in December!"
Caldwell Golf Club
Location: Uplawmoor, East Renfrewshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.42
Green Fee: £50
Review Comment: "A great course with a good variety of holes for all handicap golfers. In great condition and the pro and bar staff very welcoming."
Portpatrick Golf Club
Location: Portpatrick, Dumfries & Galloway
Golfshake Rating: 4.42
Green Fee: £50 (£40 Twilight After 4.30pm)
Review Comment: "Absolutely outstanding visit to Portpatrick over two days. The golf on both days was amazing. The staff in the clubhouse could not do enough for us even though they had a very large group of visitors over the two days. Dined in the clubhouse both nights and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be back again next year."
Lamlash Golf Club
Location: Lamlash, Isle of Arran
Golfshake Rating: 4.41
Green Fee: £25
Review Comment: "Not a long course, but in those 4,000 yards are some of the prettiest holes you're likely to play anywhere. This is especially true of the holes heading back towards the town and the backdrop of Holy Isle."
Lochgelly Golf Club
Location: Lochgelly, Fife
Golfshake Rating: 4.40
Green Fee: £25
Review Comment: "Cracking course that'll be overlooked because of other courses in the surrounding area. Great value for money and a good test whatever your handicap. Give it a visit, you won't be disappointed."
Hopeman Golf Club
Location: Elgin, Moray
Golfshake Rating: 4.40
Green Fee: £40 Twilight After 3pm
Review Comment: "Fantastic course in excellent condition. For the time of year it was exceptionally good greens. very slick and true. The 12th hole has been described by Paul Lawrie as one of the best par 3s he has ever played. It is just magical. 100ft drop into a green at 140 yards. Sea and rocks to the right, gorse bushes short and long."
Carrbridge Golf Club
Location: Carrbridge, Highlands
Golfshake Rating: 4.40
Green Fee: £20 (9 Holes), £30 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "What a great course, a real challenge, and what makes it so great are the stunning views of the Highlands. They operate a honesty box during winter which allows you to just turn up and play. Course kept in very good condition and the greens are superb."
Broomieknowe Golf Club
Location: Bonnyrigg, Midlothian
Golfshake Rating: 4.39
Green Fee: £45 Weekday
Review Comment: "Great course. Good condition for the time of year. Doesn't look like a special course at first. But it's actually a nicely designed layout with lots of interesting holes. I would recommend for good value price."
Kirriemuir Golf Club
Location: Kirriemuir, Angus
Golfshake Rating: 4.39
Green Fee: £30 Twilight After 4pm
Review Comment: "Kirriemuir is well worth a visit, not too long, even off the white tips. However, difficult little track, if it’s your first visit, try to play with a knowledgeable local. Some strange bounces, if you are not careful. Well worth the trip, and, great value, followed by fantastic food in the clubhouse."
Balmore Golf Club
Location: Balmore, Glasgow
Golfshake Rating: 4.38
Green Fee: £25
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."
Gairloch Golf Club
Location: Gairloch, Highlands
Golfshake Rating: 4.37
Green Fee: £20 (9 Holes), £30 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "We had great weather and so managed to play golf five times in the Highlands, three of which we played at Gairloch. The course is stunning and so pretty. Well done to the grounds men for keeping the fairways and greens in such top condition. We live in Surrey and wish we had this course on our doorstep. We bumped into members every day who were very friendly."
The Moffat Golf Club
Location: Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
Golfshake Rating: 4.37
Green Fee: £32
Review Comment: "It took me over 20 years of playing golf to find this course, don't make the same mistake, this is a must play course. Not overly long, but beautifully laid out and views over the surrounding hills. The staff and members are fantastic, the course is great fun, and after you've survived the 9th you can play anything! I really can't stress enough how much I enjoyed my round here, and I will come back to play the course again. If you're in the area, you have got to play here."
Turriff Golf Club
Location: Turriff, Aberdeenshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.36
Green Fee: £40
Review Comment: "Fantastic layout of course with some very aesthetically beautiful holes. Very testing for all level of golfers. Special mention for the catering staff, food was excellent and staff were very welcome and accommodating."
Haddington Golf Club
Location: Haddington, East Lothian
Golfshake Rating: 4.35
Green Fee: £40 Twilight
Review Comment: "Played here once a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. Moved back to the area and this course was always going to get my membership. Can get very wet and boggy with heavy rain. Rough is very forgiving. Really good holes throughout. Clubhouse and restaurant is superb and is worth the visit alone."
Hilton Park Golf Club
Location: Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.35
Green Fee: £45 Weekday, £50 Weekend
Review Comment: "The course is very undulating and many holes are tree lined. Greens were in excellent condition and the course was presented extremely well. Nice clubhouse and pro shop."
Girvan Golf Course
Location: Girvan, Ayrshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.32
Green Fee: £25
Review Comment: "This little links course is a challenge being next to the sea for the first half of your game. If you get a breeze off the sea it can become a challenging course, but the second half plays like a woodland course with some tricky holes. If you want a challenge and a day out try Girvan. Would I play it again? Yes."
Rowallan Castle Golf Club
Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.31
Green Fee: £50
Review Comment: "A great course to play and well worth the green fees. Course in overall great condition with the greens running true and fast even at this time of year and over the extended high rain fall. The glasshouse restaurant is top notch with excellent and varied menus. One of the best roll in sausage I have ever had. Front nine holes for the thinking golfer and back nine for accuracy and big hitters. Course has a 19th hole for deciding a winner after a tie and for finishing hole after nine holes. Come and play."
Tobermory Golf Club
Location: Tobermory, Isle Of Mull
Golfshake Rating: 4.30
Green Fees: £25
Review Comment: "This course is a must for pure golf nuts! Defo one for the bucket list and counting days on when can go back and play."
Isle of Harris Golf Club
Location: Isle of Harris, Western Isles
Golfshake Rating: 4.30
Green Fee: £20 (9 Holes), £35 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "Simply stunning location - have not played in a more picturesque setting."
Innellan Golf Club
Location: Knockamillie, Dunoon
Golfshake Rating: 4.28
Green Fees: £20
Review Comment: "Great little nine-hole course, quite short but hilly. Fabulous views, friendly locals and greens were excellent when we played. Fairways, like all courses in the area, quite soft and mossy but perfectly playable. Best course in the area."
Alloa Golf Club
Location: Sauchie, Clackmannanshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.26
Green Fee: £35
Review Comment: "Four of us played a couple of courses either side of a trip to The Open at St Andrews, this was the second. A late replacement as we had originally planned to play Stirling but could not get a tee time in the morning. This was a lot cheaper and great value. The clubhouse looks a bit shabby compared to some but don't be fooled. The fairways and greens were excellent. Some really interesting holes and the photos don't do it justice as the course rolls up and and down and around! Some decent doglegs and blind holes."
Milngavie Golf Club
Location: Milngavie, Dunbartonshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.26
Green Fee: £35
Review Comment: "Really nice golf course, very well maintained. Relatively short, mostly tree lined with fast and true greens. Loved it."
Kyles of Bute Golf Club
Location: Tighnabruaich, Cowal
Golfshake Rating: 4.25
Green Fees: £25
Review Comment: "Not long, but challenging moorland course, with blind carries and super views. Standout holes were the 7th and the 9th. We were the only ones on the course, would recommend and come again."
Comrie Golf Club
Location: Comrie, Perthshire
Golfshake Rating: 4.25
Green Fee: £18 (9 Holes), £30 (18 Holes)
Review Comment: "Fantastic gem of a course. Could not have been more helpful when booking and teeing off. Course is well laid out. We played on a Wednesday and the the course was not busy."
Whiting Bay Golf Club
Location: Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran
Golfshake Rating: 4.22
Green Fee: £25
Review Comment: "Have never used my 58 degree wedge so often in a round of golf to get onto greens. And it wasn't out of bunkers, because there is not a single bunker on the course. I remember only one flat shot off a level lie in the round - uphill, downhill, sidehill. So much precise short range play is required - often a very short pitch/chip onto a tiny green. Course is in fabulous condition, both fairways and greens. Bought the course guide and it was very useful. Fantastic, inspiring views. Very friendly folk. Recommended."
Reay Golf Club
Location: Reay, Highlands
Golfshake Rating: 4.20
Green Fee: £30
Review Comment: "We effectively had this beautiful links to ourselves for the afternoon in sub-tropical temperatures. Lovely welcome and a stunning golf course."
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