Gleneagles Hotel: PGA Centenary

Jack Nicklaus’ only course in Scotland wouldn’t be confused for a classic links, with typical forced carries and big, bold risk-reward decisions asked of players, but it does add nice variety from the other more historic Gleneagles layouts. But the PGA Centenary course certainly won over European golf fans as the Nicklaus design has hosted two team victories over the Americans in recent years—a whopping European victory over the Americans in the 2014 Ryder Cup and a more tightly contested Solheim Cup in 2019. The Nicklaus design utilizes the rolling hills of Perthshire and a number of water features to deliver a stern test that’s also enjoyable to play.