The Golfshake Course Section features hundreds of thousands of independent reviews submitted by regular golfers who are asked to assess their views of a venue based on a variety of criteria. Friendliness & Hospitality is just one of those key areas to be rated, something that can enhance the experience for visitors. Delivering a warm welcome and superb hospitality throughout each part of a golf club or course is a valuable attribute that will leave a positive impression.

We have delved into reviews submitted during the past 18 months to discover which venues rated most highly for Friendliness & Hospitality. Here are the *top rated across Scotland.

St Andrews Links (Rating: 4.79)

Balnagask (Nigg Bay) Golf Club (Rating: 4.7)

Dundonald Golf Course (Rating: 4.66)

Gleneagles Hotel (Rating: 4.64)

Fairmont St Andrews (Rating: 4.64)

Burntisland Golf House Club (Rating: 4.63)

Drumoig Golf Hotel (Rating: 4.6)

Gullane Golf Club (Rating: 4.55)

Carnoustie Golf Links (Rating: 4.5)

Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club (Rating: 4.5)

*With at least 10 Reviews on Golfshake Posted in 2017/18