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The King's Course at Gleneagles is an 18-hole James Braid design on inland heathland and moorland near Auchterarder. It officially opened on 1 May 1919, five years before the Gleneagles Hotel itself. The current White markers measure 6,471 yards and play to par 68.
Braid used the naturally rolling ground to create pronounced changes in elevation, and the holes retain traditional Scots names including Dun Whinny, East Neuk, Silver Tassie, Broomy Law and Blink Bonnie. The King's has a long tournament history beginning with major professional events soon after its opening. In 1921 it staged the International Challenge Match between British and American professionals, an event Gleneagles describes as an inspiration for the Ryder Cup.
The course is an 18-hole heathland golf course. It plays to par 68, 6,471 yards. Designed by Cecil Key Hutchison and James Braid, the course originally opened in 1919. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving range, Lodge, Villa, Putting green, Short game practice, Pro shop, Golf instruction, Caddie service, and 8 more.
The railway company developing Gleneagles appointed James Braid and his assistant Cecil Key Hutchison in 1914 to create two golf courses. Their work was interrupted by the First World War, but the King's and the original Queen's officially opened on 1 May 1919.
Braid used the strongly contoured inland landscape rather than attempting to reproduce seaside links golf. Elevated tees, natural ridges, heather and changes of level became central to the King's identity.
Tournament golf arrived almost immediately. The Scottish Professional Championship was staged in 1920, followed by the Glasgow Herald tournaments. In 1921 the King's hosted an International Challenge Match between British and American professionals that Gleneagles identifies as an inspiration for the later Ryder Cup.
The King's has remained one of Gleneagles' principal championship courses and has hosted the Senior Open, including the 2026 championship.
The King's remains open to hotel guests and outside visitors. It is one of the three principal full-length courses at Gleneagles alongside the Queen's and PGA Centenary.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor | ||
| Visitor Per Round - September 2026 | £405 | Visitor rate valid 1-30 September 2026 for King's, Queen's or PGA Centenary. |
| Visitor Per Round - October 2026 | £275 | Visitor rate valid 1-31 October 2026. |
| Other | ||
| Hotel Guest Per Round - September 2026 | £375 | Hotel guest rate valid 1-30 September 2026 for King's, Queen's or PGA Centenary. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
| Front 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 |
| Yards | 362 | 405 | 374 | 466 | 161 | 476 | 439 | 158 | 354 | 3195 |
| Index | 6 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 12 | - |
| Back 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Yards | 447 | 230 | 395 | 448 | 260 | 459 | 135 | 377 | 525 | 3276 | 6471 |
| Index | 1 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 11 | 5 | - | - |
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