The Falkirk Golf Club is one course for the tourist who does not want to pay a fortune to get a good round of golf but wants to play on a good quality course.It is conveniently located between Glasgow and Edinburgh. You can take the train and get off close to the course. It makes it easy for those who send their wives shopping and the boys want to go out for a day's round.
I have never golfed the course, but have passed by it frequently. In seeing the course, I inquired about it and the locals gave it good reviews.
The layout reminds me of many US courses but what sets it apart is the rough. You won't be able to slice the ball in many places without losing your ball for good.
The first thing you should learn about Scottish golf is the rough is tougher than anything you've ever experienced. Once a ball goes into the barbed wire like shrubbery, it's as good as gone. Or if it is high grass, good luck with your feet because you will never see it. You'll have to feel it with your foot.
But that's what makes the Scottish game so tough.
The greens are not spectacularly trimmed like many posh US courses. It can either benefit you or not, depending on your putting stroke.
And the sandtraps and bunkers are a bear. They are legendarily difficult at any Scottish course.
I give you Falkirk as a good place for a decent round. Click on any of the pictures and you can go to the course website.
A round is $60. Best of luck.
