Snow Turns Scottish Golf Courses Into Winter Wonderland

Wintry conditions have struck the United Kingdom in recent days, bringing low temperatures and significant snowfall, but the picturesque impact of this icy blast is perhaps best showcased in Scotland, where golf courses have gratefully remained open in recent months in the face of restrictions to combat the pandemic.

However, despite that, it's fair to say that the ancient game is temporarily on hold in the Home of Golf!

But while drives and irons aren't being struck at the moment, it's given the opportunity for memorable shots of another kind - namely snow photos.

St Andrews is always a picture, but especially today, as demonstrated by this spectacular collage from The R&A.

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— The R&A (@RandA) February 9, 2021

The Highlands is accustomed to cold weather, but the magnificent Castle Stuart has rarely looked prettier.

A rare look at Castle Stuart in the current snow. Hopefully by our opening day on the 26th March the snow and the restrictions will be gone! Pics by the team, including our own Darren Chisholm. pic.twitter.com/jDKeAvFZkV

— Castle Stuart Golf (@CastleStuart) February 4, 2021

Dumbarnie Links in Fife has been an acclaimed new addition to the golf offering in Scotland, experiencing its first major snowfall since opening last year!

A very different look to our links this morning. ?@OBSportsGolf? ?@Troon? ?@BunkeredOnline? ?@VisitScotland? pic.twitter.com/acyEQAG9Nw

— Dumbarnie Golf Links (@dumbarniegolf) February 9, 2021

Historic Crail is another delightful spot in the East Neuk, looking especially splendid today.

Stormy clouds over a snowy Balcomie Links pic.twitter.com/SQfrvv2NnW

— Crail Golfing Society (@CrailGolf) February 9, 2021

Cruden Bay is a real favourite with visiting golfers and is undoubtedly photogenic, even with the snow!

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An ariel winter’s view @Crudenbaygolf in NEScotland.
Here we see the 1st&2nd fairways of the main course to the right&the 8th hole on St Olaf course below with the ‘Blue’ Championship T of the 3rd hole in the foreground-the village of Cruden Bay&the clubhouse in the distance pic.twitter.com/4i9EEF35SS

— Scottish Golf Noticeboard (@golf_scottish) February 9, 2021

Moray is a proper, classic layout, and its rugged charms have been illuminated by these conditions.

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— Moray Golf Club (@MorayGC) February 8, 2021

Legendary venue, Royal Dornoch has a grandeur that the snow cannot diminish.

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.@visitdornoch @RoyalDornochGC @VisitScotland pic.twitter.com/9aHqRcJ4qI

— Jorden Ferrie (@JordenFerrie) February 9, 2021

Carnoustie is tough in any conditions, but there's no play with the snow today, as captured by Craig Boath.

Whiteout!! This will keep the courses closed for the next few days @carnoustiegolf pic.twitter.com/cL8yHYOQSB

— Craig Boath (@CraigBoath) February 9, 2021

Gullane is one of the great destinations on Scotland's Golf Coast - and it looks very special, indeed.

@BunkeredOnline @GullaneGolfClub pic.twitter.com/1Yo51b2MLA

— Gullane B&B (@gullanebandb) February 9, 2021

Finally, what about Pitlochry in Perthshire, one of the most scenic courses you could ever hope to play.

Ben vrackie stealing the show @PitlochryGolf this morning. pic.twitter.com/pd8ykK2tfh

— Stuart Griffiths (@stugriff31) February 9, 2021

So, there you have it, there has been golf played in Scotland this winter, but not at the moment! But when the images created are so striking, it's hard to complain too much. 

If you have any snaps taken at a course in the snow - then we'd love to see them!