The 18th on the Old Course at St Andrews has been voted the best golf hole in Scotland in a poll of 3000 golfers.

Tom Morris, St Andrews' iconic 18th hole and home to the Valley of Sin, took the award for the best hole and best closing hole, while its neighbouring 17th hole was voted the best par four in Scotland.

As part of the survey, golfers were asked to vote for their favourite first and 18th holes, as well as the best par threes, fours and fives.

Visit Scotland, which was behind the online poll that ran from March to April, revealed the first at Machrihanish Golf Club in Argyll was named the best opening to a round in Scotland.

Malcolm Roughead, chief executive of Visit Scotland, said: "We're thrilled that the golfing public have taken the time to put their support behind their favourite courses in Scotland, from local favourites to the home of golf itself, St Andrews.

"Every club plays it part in making Scotland the essential golfing destination, so we're proud to honour such a diverse range of our spectacular courses."

The ninth hole at Cruden Bay Golf Club on the Aberdeenshire coast claimed the award for best view.