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Think of Scotland and images of old castles, the sea, and Scottish men playing bagpipes will come to your mind. But those who play golf will immediately reach the picturesque golf courses of Scotland in their imagination. After all, this country is the birthplace of the game. As a golfer you may or may not get the opportunity to play golf in the courses of Scotland in your lifetime. But you can surely bring beautiful Scottish golf landscapes into your home.

There are many golf artists that bring to life the famous golf landscapes from all around the world. If you find original golf art paintings to be too expensive for your pocket, then simply acquiring Limited Edition lithograph prints or Giclees allows you to enjoy the beauty of many gorgeous golf landscapes.

In addition to satisfying your passion for golf, purchasing golf landscapes paintings, prints and Giclees can be an investment. Such paintings of famous golf courses and their signature holes, most known holes, etc. are more valuable than the paintings (of not so famous) golf courses. The more recognized the artist, the better return on your art investment.

If you do not have any of the above reasons to buy a golf painting, then the sheer pleasure of having a lovely landscape grace the walls of your home is reason alone. Perhaps the most painted courses of Scotland, excluding St. Andrews for due notoriety, are the legendary courses of Carnoustie, Gleneagles and Kingsbarns.

Carnoustie Golf Links, 15th Hole Though Carnoustie is not the prettiest golf course, it is definitely one of the oldest and the toughest with a large number of bunkers and burns. The 15th hole, popularly known as “Lucky Slap”, is one of the best closing holes all over the world. The Tay Estuary flows nearby, coursing to the North Sea. The fairways at this hole, which is a 460 yard par four, slopes from left to right. A group of bunkers make it one of the hardest par fours as per the yardage guide. This championship course was designed by Old Tom Morris and James Braid.

Gleneagles, Kings Course, 14th Hole Designed by James Braid, Donald Matheson and Major C. K. Hutchison, the Kings Course at Gleneagles is one of the mesmerizing beauties in the world of golf. You can enjoy the ravishing views of the Ochil Hills and the peaks of the Trossachs and Ben Vorlich. In fact, the scenery at the course is so stunning that golfers are said to be distracted from their game due to it. The 14th hole at the course is no less and is a very interesting short par four.

Opened in 1919, the Kings Course is set among gorgeous mountains and the best moorland track in the world. The fairways have a springy quality and meander through the rough studded with gorse and heather. Many holes at the course are embraced by silver birches, rowans and mature pine trees. The names of the holes at this enchanting golf course are also evocative such as Blink Bonnie, Silver Tassie and Wee Bogle. It has been the venue for a number of important events which include Dunhill Trophy, Curtis Cup, the WPGA Championship of Europe, and Scottish Open. The course is so pleasing to the eyes that Lee Trevino commented about it that if heaven is as good as this, then hopefully they have some tee times left.

Kingsbarns, 15th Hole One of the greatest golf courses in the world, Kingsbarns is a pride of Scotland. It’s a very old course that was closed down for a long time and later designed by Kylie Phillips and opened in 2000. The 15th hole at Kingsbarns is a beauty in itself with the North Sea in the background, which can actually be seen from any part of the course. The design of the course is such that it appears to be naturally built, and just six kilometers from St. Andrews, it’s a great addition to the area. The terrain at the course is perfect for playing golf with undulating fairways, hollows and humps. Kingsbarns also has its own burn – the Cambo.

There are many other famous and picturesque courses in Scotland such as Muirfield, Turnberry, and Royal Dornoch. If you don’t have the time or means necessary to play these and other famous golf courses, then perhaps investing in the golf paintings and golf landscape prints of these and other courses can at least be the next best thing.

Famous tennis star SANIA MIRZA got engaged to a hyderabadi guy Sohrab Mirza . She knows him from her childhood. They were good friends from their childhood. She got engaged at 8.40 p.m on july 10th in “Hotel Tajkrishna” Hyderabad according to there culture. Around 350 people  have been invited. Most of them are players including master blaster “Sachin Tendulkar” , “Yuvaraj”, famous tennis star “Mahesh Bhupathi” & even some film stars are also been invited. She was dressed in the costliest way .Famous tennis star SANIA MIRZA got engaged to a hyderabadi guy Sohrab Mirza . She knows him from her childhood. They were good friends from their childhood. She got engaged at 8.40 p.m on july 10th in “Hotel Tajkrishna” Hyderabad according to there culture. Around 350 people  have been invited. Most of them are players including master blaster “Sachin Tendulkar” , “Yuvaraj”, famous tennis star “Mahesh Bhupathi” & even some film stars are also been invited. She was dressed in the costliest way .

Famous tennis star SANIA MIRZA got engaged to a hyderabadi guy Sohrab Mirza . She knows him from her childhood. They were good friends from their childhood. She got engaged at 8.40 p.m on july 10th in “Hotel Tajkrishna” Hyderabad according to there culture. Around 350 people  have been invited. Most of them are players including master blaster “Sachin Tendulkar” , “Yuvaraj”, famous tennis star “Mahesh Bhupathi” & even some film stars are also been invited. She was dressed in the costliest way .

Audi is a luxury car manufacture for over nearly a century. It has created a legacy of excellence in performance and sheer engineering for a long time. Audi cars have been loved across all continents. Audi car sales trail behind Mercedes-Benz and BMW. These cars are well known for luxurious interiors and stunning exteriors. Audi follows the same mantra in creating its products. Audi has built such a reputation that the four rings emblem immediately evokes respect from all people. The Audi portfolio includes car types like SUV, coupe, compact, sedan, convertible and station wagon.

Here is a list of popular Audi cars of recent times -

Audi Q5

Audi Q5 is a luxury crossover vehicles launched last month in India. It was released for the international market in 2009. Audi Q5 is highly civilised to be driven by persons with pinstripe suits. It is also a soft of-roader capable of being taken on long drives.  The Q5 shares it appearance with the larger Audi Q7. Audi Q5 is a sophisticated compact SUV loaded with modern gadgets like multi-media interface, Xenon plus headlamps, Bang &Olufsen surround sound system, rear seat entertainment system with colour display screens,  three-zone automatic air conditioning, acoustic parking system, a rearview camera and leather seats. The Audi driver information system helps driver control a variety of interior and exterior functions.  Audi Q5 comes with a starting price of Rs 38.29 lakh on the petrol variant and Rs 44.19 lakh on the diesel version.

Audi A4

Audi A4 has been one of the most successful car models by the brand, Earlier to being named as A4 it was well known as Audi 80. This model was the first model in Audi range to get a fully galvanised body and a ten year warranty against rust of the metal. It single handedly revived Audi as a luxury car manufacturer. The first generation Audi A4 introduced in 1996 was a huge success.  Audi A4′s captivative Teutonic looks, impressive performance and stylish, well finished interior set the theme for the new Audi models since the 90′s. Though it is available as a sedan, convertible and wagon car styles in the western markets, it is available only as a sedan in India. A4 in India is powered by turbocharged engine teamed with a 7-speed multitronic gearbox. The A4 has all the typical Audi luxuries including the a well lit instrument panel and steering wheel with choice of interface mode and multi-media interface and top of line Audio system. A4 comes with three drive model selection. The shooting brake concept offers an impressive amount space and ample knee room. The A4 has a top speed that ranges from 227 km/h to 250km/h depending on the engine capacity. Audi A4 comes with prices starting from Rs 29 lakh.

Audi Q7

It is the largest vehicle in the Audi model range.  The Audi Q7 is a large luxury vehicle with all the quality and opulence that buyers have come to expect from the manufacturer. The plush interiors and high quality craftsmanship present a sophisticated vehicle. An array of luxury features like the seven person seating capacity with ample legroom, eight airbags, voice activated navigation system, adaptive xenon headlamps, adaptive cruise control, and a panoramic sunroof. Despite its big size, the Q7 offers excellent handling in corners, great traction on all terrain and an all wheel drive system enhances driving pleasure. Audi Q7 was the first in the Q series of vehicles from the marquee. Q7 was introduced at the January 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show.  The prices of Audi Q7 start from Rs 53.40 Lakh.

Audi TT

It is the sportiest of the car from Audi range. It was one of the most dramatic car to come out in the late 90s.  Though Audi TT is called a sports car, but it is not quite sport coupe or a roadster, but in essence it is a front wheel drive two seat GT. Audi TT is named after Tourist Trophy motorsports held in UK. The symmetrical styled aerodynamics design enhance high-speed performance. The 3.2litre V6 engine generates a massive 250 bhp of power and 320Nm of torque.  It could be among the few all wheel drive performance cars. The 3.2 Quattro delivers more punch to the drive on a straight road as it comes with an aggressive engine and exhaust sound. The dual circuit brake system with diagonal split, hydraulic brake assist and ventilated disc brakes on all wheels provide hardbraking at top speeds. Audi TT is one of the few luxury sports cars of the world, where the owner gets to savour opulence while enjoying a sporty drive.  Audi TT comes at Rs Rs 55 lakh onwards.

Audi R8

Audi R8 is a legend in motorsports. It is among the few motorsports car which have been adapted as production models. It is one of the high performance Audis ever made. Audi R8 is an attempt to take on the exotic cars of the world. It is also the first mid-engine car offered by the brand. The R8 is the culmination of Audi racing history. The R8 is followed by R10 which was unveiled during the 100 years celebrations. The Audi R8 has won several motors sports events including the 24hours Le Man races.  Much is its space frame is similar to Lamborghini Gallardo. It won the world car of the year for 2008. It is one of the rare breed of exotic cars that can be driven on race circuits as well as business. The engine belts out 420 bhp of power and the slick “R Tronic” sequential-shifting manual transmission with an automatic mode offers drivers an exhilarating drive.  Owing to its excellent motorsports history, Audi R8 comes with a price of Rs 1.13 Crores.