Magnificent green: golfing in Scotland

Introducing the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

The Duke's, owned and managed by the Old Course Hotel, is a lush, heathland golf course perched on the hillside just a few minutes from the hotel. Noted in Golf World's Top 100 Courses in the UK for 2008, this championship 18-hole course has magnificent greens, beautiful fairways, a fleet of electric golf buggies and five tees on every hole, making it most appealing to golfers of all abilities.

Designs by Peter Thomson and Tim Liddy

The rolling terrain of The Duke’s provides spectacular, panoramic views that range from the surrounding countryside to the North Sea and the skyline of St Andrew's in the distance. Originally created by the five-times Open champion, Peter Thomson, The Duke’s was re-designed by Tim Liddy, protégé of renowned golf architect Pete Dye. The Duke's is a sister venue to the Kohler-owned courses of Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run, USA.

Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa

The Duke’s is part of the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa, an iconic resort featuring luxurious suites and bedrooms, the majority of which have views of the world-famous Old Course. Most rooms have private balconies and feature distinctive Kohler bathroom products.

Its Kohler Waters Spa is rated amongst the top UK Spas and provides an outstanding spa experience, with fabulous facilities including a thermal suite that boasts a hydrotherapy pool, plunge pool, Japanese steam room and light therapy sauna as well as a 20-meter indoor swimming pool with waterfall, fitness suite and a rooftop hot tub.

With its world-class accommodation, decadent dining, Kohler Waters Spa and the utmost attention to detail, this award-winning five red-star resort is the ultimate hotel experience.