If you haven't played in Carnoustie Country, you've probably watched some great golf here on TV, and wondered if the courses are exclusive.
We've got news for you - it's easier and more affordable than you ever imagined.
Dreaming of next year's golfing moments? This snapshot of the 16th brings back memories of the 2007 Open Championship, and was taken at 11.43 on 20th July. Check out the course and the weather in Carnoustie today on Our Carnoustie webcam .
The camera overlooks the venue for the 2007 Open Championship, won this year by Padraig Harrington of Ireland, after a stunning 4-hole play-off against the man who led the competition all the way, 
Sergio Garcia of Spain.
Picture a beautiful small Scottish county with great golf courses, fringed by the foothills of the Grampian Mountains and the beautiful Vale of Strathmore in the West and the sandy beaches of the East Coast. Sandwiched comfortably between the borders of Fife, Perthshire, Aberdeenshire and the shores of the Tay, with some of Scotland's most challenging and attractive golf courses in close proximity, and friendly towns, pretty villages, traditional countryside, and good road and rail links.You'll find a traditional Angus welcome, combined with 21st century comfort, wherever you stay, and plenty of reasons to come back again.
If you have visited, we know you'll be back again soon, sharing our golfing gems with us. From Montrose Medal course - the fifth oldest in the world - and Edzell Golf Course in the lee of the lovely Angus Glens, to the Championship Course at Carnoustie, its a golfing must-play destination, and we won't rest until you know you're welcome.
Picturing yourself here? Stop dreaming and start doing! Find out how easy and reasonably priced playing golf in Carnoustie Country can be. Let us help you plan your trip to Carnoustie Country - there are over 30 great courses in and around Angus, on links, parkland and heathland.
Check out the Angus golf website www.carnoustiecountry.com for the latest in course reviews, news and great deals at courses all over Angus, and on the fringes of Perthshire and Fife.
The Senior Open Championship is to be played at Carnoustie in 2010.This is the first time, since its inception in 1987, that the Senior Open will be held at the famous Angus links course.
Carnoustie first hosted The Open in 1931 and champions crowned there include Tommy Armour, Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Tom Watson before Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington won the title after play-offs in 1999 and 2007.
David Hill, Director of Championships for The R&A, said: "For many years we have enjoyed a very strong relationship with Carnoustie, this year's Open Championship venue. We are thrilled that we will be taking the Senior Open Championship to this excellent venue 2010."
Angus is a magnet for the world's best golfers.
Some of the finest courses in the world are within a short drive. The four miles of links land between Monifieth and Carnoustie alone contains six 18-hole courses.
Top class courses and a range of facilities for the Golfer mean that Carnoustie Country is a true golfing paradise.
Downfield will be hosting Final Qualifying for the Open Golf Championship 2007, this year on the 9th and 10th July 2007.
From Monday 16th - Monday 23rd July 2007 the course will be open to the many visiting golfers in the area who are here to watch the Open nearby atCarnoustie. The club are taking bookings now for the Open period and the cost will be £49 per person for 18 holes. Tee times will be available every day from 8.00am until 6.00pm. Visitors are recommended to book now, to avoid disappointment.
Montrose has the distinction of having the world's fifth oldest course. The Montrose Medal Golf Course is a traditional links layout requiring good shot-making skills, particularly in the sea breezes which can alter the character of the course on a daily basis. The course has hosted many important events in its history including the Scottish Professional Championship in 1967 and 1970, the Scottish Amateur Championship in 1975 and the British Boys' Championship and Internationals in 1991. The Course has been chosen again by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club as a Final Qualifying Course for the Open Championship at Carnoustie in 2007.
There are two Monifieth courses offering golf for all levels. The larger course, Monifieth Medal Golf Course has been selected by the Royal and Ancient GC of St. Andrews as a final qualifying course for the 2007 Open Championship. The Medal course has recently undergone a 3 year recovery programme under the head green-keeper Scott Rennie and is described as being in excellent condition with well grassed narrow running fairways, lush semi-rough, penal heavy rough and fast consistent greens not to mention the deep revetted bunkers to test any standard of golfer. The course is a combination of parkland and links, undulating ground flanked on many holes by rows of pine trees.
Panmure Golf Club near Carnoustie has hosted many national and regional championships in its time. Perhaps less conspicuous than its neighbours, it is one of the true gems of the Angus coast. Although not exceptionally long by today's standards, Panmure requires accurate driving and iron play. In addition the greens are generally small with subtle borrows developed over more than 100 years of play. The testing layout has fully merited its roll-call of championships, including in 2007 its role as a Final Qualifier for the Open at Carnoustie.
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