_The 150th Open: Luxury homes for sale near popular golf courses

What is the Open Championship, and where will it be held this year?

Since 1860, The Open Championship has been a stalwart of the British sporting calendar. It’s the oldest golfing tournament in the world, and this year it will be held at St. Andrews, Scotland - from 14th-17th July.

10-bedroom house, Glencarse, Perth, Scotland

Offers in excess of: £2,150,000

Glencarse House - with its grand, romantic façade and sprawling gardens - certainly makes an impression. Beauty aside, the property is more than suited to modern, practical living. Over the last 20 years, the current owners have invested substantially in renovating and refurbishing Glencarse, most recently through the installation of bio-mass heating. A double garage (with excellent storage), workshop, cellar, home office and range of handy outbuildings also serve as convenient attributes.

Lucky new owners of this handsome home will also enjoy an all-weather tennis court, gate house secondary accommodation, three paddocks, a billiards room, summer house, 18.63 acres of land, breathtaking period features – and much more.

Location-wise, Glencarse House is approximately 6 miles from Perth, 17 miles from Dundee and 45 miles from Edinburgh, making it easily accessible. Southern Perthshire is known for its combination of attractive countryside, excellent recreational amenities and broad choice of schooling.

Notable Perthshire golf courses include Gleneagles and Rosemount – and the popular towns of St. Andrews and Carnoustie are regular hosts of The Open Championship.

6-bedroom house, West Linton, Scottish Borders

Offers in excess of: £1,150,000

In over 2.3 acres of grounds, this wonderful family house is situated on the edge of West Linton, enjoying rural views over the Moorfoot Hills.

Enviable features of the property include a generously-sized, stunning balcony, a library, home office, detached garage, extensive gardens, a tennis court, south-west facing patio (perfect for entertaining) and access to woodland walks.

For the golfing enthusiasts, West Linton Golf Club (formed in 1890) is very close by. With an even mix of both male and female members, it was recently voted the ‘friendliest golf club in the Scottish Borders’.

5-bedroom house, Penina, Algarve, Portugal 

Guide price: €1,800,000

A magnificent villa located in the heart of the Penina golf resort in the Algarve.

The entrance gates lead to the main house which opens into the spacious entrance hall, large light living room and dining room. Both lead out to the terrace, family kitchen and utility room. There's also terrace access from the main bedroom suite.

The south-facing terrace overlooks the beautiful gardens and has an excellent seating and dining area with a swimming pool at its centre. The property also benefits from a separate 1-bedroom self-contained annexe, tennis court and double garage.

4-bedroom house, Virginia Water, Surrey 

Guide price: £3,250,000

Nestled in a woodland setting, pretty Greenway Cottage is approached via a gated entrance with a roomy driveway and ample guest parking. The property is bright, spacious and homely throughout, benefiting from principal reception rooms, a drawing room and family room which serve as the main living accommodation.

In addition to 4 bedrooms on the first floor (one of them en suite), there is a dressing room and family bathroom. The attractive gardens back on to the East Course of Wentworth Golf Club.

The property also comprises a private tennis court, triple garage and an annexe complete with a kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom.

5-bedroom villa, Royal Westmoreland, St James, Barbados

Guide price: $3,450,000

Blue Shutters is a beautiful home ideally positioned along Palm Ridge, benefiting from superb views of the Caribbean Sea and the 16th hole of the Royal Westmoreland golf course. The property comprises a main house and guest cottage.

Noteworthy features include an outdoor terrace with a bar, living/dining areas and a barbeque, a swimming pool with sun deck, staff accommodation, a buggy store, spectacular gardens, a gym, wine cellar, tennis court, and a family/media room.