The home of golf finally beats five-time winner Portugal to the global tourism award.
The home of golf has had to wait nearly 500 years - but Scotland has finally been named the sport's best destination in the world.
But the world's most famous course had to settle for a supporting role when it came to being named Scotland's best. The winners of the World Golf Awards, which is in its ninth year, are chosen by tour operators, members of the media and fans from around the globe.The Old Course at St Andrews is known as the most famous course in the world
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