Gleneagles – PGA Centenary Golf Course
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ABOUT THE GOLF COURSE
The PGA Centenary Golf course at Gleneagles hosted the Ryder Cup in 2014. When played from the back tees this is the longest inland course in Scotland at 7,081 yards.
Nicklaus has transformed an older course into a modern classic that tests all abilities of golfer. Long generous holes, shortish tricky ones, huge bunkers and undulating greens all make a caddie essential for providing the right club and a decent excuse when you hit a poor shot. Buggies are recommended.
- Play and stay at the luxury five-star hotel
- Buggies
- Trolleys
- Hire clubs
- Clubhouse - restaurant and bar
- Caddies
- Academy
- Spa
Our take
At 7,081 yards from the back tees this is the longest inland course in Scotland, though Nicklaus left the rest of us plenty of sensible ways round.
- Serious golfersThe 2014 Ryder Cup course still plays like one off the tips. Huge bunkers and greens with serious movement mean a caddie earns his money on club selection alone, never mind the excuses.
- Higher handicapsCome forward on the tees and the long holes are generous. The round climbs steadily though, and the greens will three-putt you all day if you attack the wrong flags, so play for the middles.
- SocietiesThe name every golfer in your group will recognise, and that matters on a big trip. Buggies take the sting out of the hills, and enough water lurks to keep the ball count honest.
Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.
What you are actually facing
The walk. Moderate. 134 metres of climb over the round.
The wind. The wind is usually south-westerly, averaging 12 km/h, gusting to 48. It is the club selection that catches people out, not the yardage.
The water. 10 hazards in play. Bring a few more balls than you think you need.
The design. Jack Nicklaus.
The holes that will cost you. The 9th, the 18th and the 2nd. The 9th is the one you will be talking about afterwards.
Hole by hole — how we would play it
Terrain and prevailing-weather data, read hole by hole. It is our own assessment of how the course plays, not an official course or slope rating.
The course at a glance
Host of the 2014 Ryder Cup
WHERE TO STAY
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Gleneagles – PGA Centenary Golf Course: your questions answered
Is the PGA Centenary course worth playing?
Yes, particularly if Ryder Cup history appeals: the PGA Centenary hosted the matches in 2014, and from the back tees it is the longest inland course in Scotland at 7,081 yards. Jack Nicklaus reworked an older course into a modern championship test that suits all abilities, with long generous holes alongside shortish tricky ones. Choose your tees honestly, and note that buggies are recommended.
How difficult is the PGA Centenary course?
It tests all abilities rather than only low handicappers. Nicklaus mixed long generous holes with shortish tricky ones, then added huge bunkers and undulating greens that make club selection awkward, which is why a caddie earns their fee here. Play from tees that suit your game; only the back markers stretch it to full championship length.
Did the PGA Centenary course host the Ryder Cup?
Yes. The PGA Centenary at Gleneagles staged the Ryder Cup in 2014. It is a Jack Nicklaus design, an older course transformed into a modern classic, and it remains a genuine championship layout: par 72, 18 holes and 7,081 yards from the back tees, the longest inland course in Scotland. You can play it as part of a stay at the Gleneagles hotel in Perthshire.
How much does a golf break at Gleneagles cost?
There is no fixed price ladder published for the PGA Centenary; Gleneagles breaks are priced per person once your golf specialist knows your dates, group size and how many rounds you want. Green fees are built into every Golf Planet Holidays package, and the usual approach is play and stay at the Gleneagles hotel itself. Enquiries are free, with no payment and no obligation, and your quote arrives by email.
Should I take a caddie or a buggy at the PGA Centenary?
Both have a case here. A caddie is worth the money because the huge bunkers and undulating greens make choosing the right club difficult, and buggies are recommended too. Tell your golf specialist which you would prefer when you enquire and they can build it into the plan for your trip.
Can I book the PGA Centenary through Golf Planet Holidays?
Yes. Golf Planet Holidays has hand-built golf trips since 1981 and is rated 4.9 on Google. A named specialist plans the whole trip, books your tee times on the PGA Centenary, including hard-to-get slots, and arranges transfers between the hotel and the course. Trips are ground-only, with flights as an optional add-on; the company is PTS protected, with ATOL cover where flights are included.