Golfing holidays and golf breaks in Scotland.
Crail Golf Club
Balcomie Clubhouse, Crail, Fife, KY10 3XN
Balcomie Golf Course
Located 11 miles from its famous sister courses at St. Andrews, the Balcomie Links at Crail, though not particularly long, is a truly beautiful venue with superb views of the sea from every tee. The course is always in immaculate condition and boasts crisp links turf and greens, which though can become frighteningly fast during the summer months, always remain true. Far removed from the bustle of everyday life, many holes climb and tumble alongside the water's edge and the rocky outcrops of the Forth shore.
As befits a classic links, each hole has its own character, which always ensures a fascinating round of golf. The 4th and 5th offer tempting shortcuts across the shoreline, with the latter, aptly called "Hell's Hole", representing a fearsome 459-yard par 4, where it's make your mind up time as to whether you try to carry the beach or take the sensible way around.
Like many top courses, the last few holes will test even the most accomplished golfer. With some of the finest short holes anywhere, the memory of the back-to-back 13th and 14th will linger for a long time. But no matter how well or badly you fare, every golfer will remember Crail as a stunning golfing experience.
No. of holes: 18
Length: 5922 yards
Par: 69
Course Type: Links
Craighead Golf Course
Craighead now looks set to join Balcomie as one of the "must play" courses in Scotland.
American designer Gil Hanse studies, plays and is a mine of information on Scottish courses and Craighead features many of the best aspects of Scottish classic links. It has panoramic seascapes and country views and is perfectly located just south of the present clubhouse.
Gil has made this a testing but fair challenge, however be warned - there are hungry bunkers aplenty. No two consecutive holes face the same direction and with constantly changing conditions, there is enough of a variety of shots to test any golfer's ability. It is generally considered that Craighead is a worthy neighbour of Balcomie.
No. of holes: 18
Length: 6728 yards
Par: 71
Course Type: Links
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