SCOTTISH PAIRS CHALLENGE

Description

The Scottish Pairs Challenge takes place at Glenisla Golf Course in Alyth from August 31 to September 4, 2026. This open event features pairs competition played under Stableford scoring, offering players an opportunity to compete in a team format at a scenic Scottish venue.

Glenisla Golf Course

Alyth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom

Glenisla Course is a 9-hole golf course at Alyth Golf Club in Perthshire, Scotland, measuring 3,078 yards with a par of 35. It can also be played as an 18-hole course from different tees at 6,229 yards, par 70. Redesigned in 2016 using the back nine holes of the original course, Glenisla offers a challenging layout with excellent greens matching the quality of the main Alyth course. The course features water hazards and bunkers throughout, adding both challenge and aesthetic appeal. Notable holes include "The Monster," a par-5 stretching over 600 yards from the back tee with strategic fairway bunkers, and "Pud's Dyke," a par-3 with water hazards guarding the left side. The terrain includes doglegs, undulating greens, and elevated tees with views of the picturesque town of Alyth. Glenisla provides a quality golfing experience suitable for those with limited time, while benefiting from year-round playability without mats and with full greens during winter months. The course combines technical difficulty with scenic Perthshire landscape.