Yearly, informal golf competition amongst friends (post COVID), we visited St Andrews and played a number of courses including the Eden Golf Course adjacent to the Old Course (stayed at the Premier Inn, Largo Road, St Andrews, Fife. KY16 8NH).
On our return home, we also stopped off at Burntisland Golf Course and played 18.
Ian Slack won the Non-ITL Invitation with a 6’s score of 43 on the Burntisland Golf Course (see below).
The Eden Course, St Andrews – 19/06/2023
6250 yards, par 70. Only slightly more forgiving than its contemporaries on the seaward side of the Links, the Eden Course was built in 1914 by Harry S. Colt whose use of natural boundaries and severe bunkers provides a course full of character.
https://www.standrews.com/Play/Courses/Eden-Course
Eden Clubhouse (Eden, Strathtyrum & Balgove courses), St Andrews, KY16 9SF
Drumoig Golf Course, St Andrews – 20/06/2023
The 18 hole championship style, Par 73 golf course offers many challenging features.
The course is set on 250 acres of spectacular Fife countryside, which weaves through a natural bird and wildlife haven.
On the outskirts of St. Andrews lies one of the best inland venues in the region.
Drumoig is a hugely underrated golf course that’s full of interesting holes not to mention quite possibly the best turn in Scottish golf holes nine, ten and eleven are exceptional and play around water also the new 18th hole par 4 surrounded with water with the Hotel above you on the hill stray offline here and your in trouble a brilliant course par 73 marvel the views across St. Andrews Bay and over the River Tay and Carnoustie set in an area that offers traveling golfers much to do.
Drumoig Hotel and Golf Course, Drumoig, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 0DS
St Michaels Golf Club – 21/06/2023
St Michaels is an 18 hole Par 70 Parkland course within sight of the historic town of St Andrews, the home of golf. The front nine holes overlook the Eden Estuary and the spired churches of St Andrews can be seen on the horizon during play.
When the club was formed in 1903 the services of the keepers of the green at St Andrews were employed to lay out the course. Both Old Tom Morris and Hugh Hamilton had a hand in creating the course, their long term vision of a full 18 hole course was realised in 1996 when we were able to extend the course.
http://www.stmichaelsgolfclub.com
Gallowhill, Leuchars, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 0DX
Kittocks Golf Club – 22/06/2023
The Kittocks, formerly called The Devlin, opened in 2001, originally designed by Bruce Devlin, the Australian professional golfer, sportscaster and designer of Kings Course at Gleneagles. This stunning coastal course has recently been upgraded to present 18 wonderfully challenging holes, many running along the coastline. It offers spectacular views across the Eden Estuary and North Sea.
About The Kittocks Course, St Andrews – A short history
- Opened in 2001
- Set on 520 acres of former farmland
- Designed in a blend of American and UK style, with man-made lakes plus two double greens and deep pot bunkers
- Redesigned by Gary Stephenson in 2008
- Host to EuroPro Tour events in 2007 and 2008
- Host to the Scottish Youths National Championship 2016
- 5,600 – 7,191 yards
- Par 72
The Kittocks Course Information
- Caddies Available: Available on request and subject to availability
- Golf Trollies Available: Powered and manual trollies
- Golf Buggies Available: 40 golf carts available for all players
- Practice Facilities: Full grass driving range, putting green, bunker and short game area
- Golf Boards are available
https://www.theexperiencestandrews.com/the-courses/st-andrews/the-kittocks-course/
Fairmont St Andrews, St Andrews Bay, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8PN
Burntisland Golf Club – 23/06/2023
Burntisland Golf House Club, set in the Kingdom of Fife (the Home of Golf), is steeped in the history and traditions of the game and was founded in 1898. It is also home to the “Old Club” – the Burntisland Golf Club, founded in 1797- the 10th oldest club in the world!
We hope that you will play here and enjoy the test. The 18-hole course, 5995 yards, par 70, is set above the coastal fringe, and was designed by the twice-Open Champion Willie Park Jun. of Musselburgh fame and “the Man who took Golf to the World” – on the recommendation of no less a golfer than Old Tom Morris himself. Old Tom reported “I went over the ground at High Bents and my opinion is that it would make a first class golf course.” James Braid also made some alterations in 1922 – so we have a strong golfing pedigree, and the course still reflects the original design with a few minor changes and re-sited bunkers to suit changing conditions.
The first 9 holes opened in autumn 1897 and the full course on 1 May 1898. The course is largely flat, although there are 4 hilly / sloping fairways at 7, 9, 10 and 11, which are well worth the (short) climbs and descents. For every golfer there are a variety of challenges requiring both ambition and imagination and holes that test your nerve and skill! The fast greens also require a deft touch, and the odd 3 putt is easily forgotten if you pause a moment to take in the great seaward views from many of the vantage points. Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Castle, the Bass Rock and Berwick Law and the Forth Bridges, all being easily recognisable in or across the water.
Burntisland Golf House Club, Dodhead, Burntisland. Fife KY3 9LQ
https://burntislandgolfhouseclub.co.uk/contact/
Putting on The Himalayas
The St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club is probably better known to visitors from around the world as The Himalayas which is an apt description for this unique facility found in St Andrews, the home of golf.
A private club founded in 1867, the St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club course is open to the public daily from April to September (and in March and October, weather permitting) with a few closed periods when it is reserved for members’ use.
http://www.standrewsputtingclub.com/
Won by Russell Newton, see score card below.
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Extra Trip in Summer of 2023 – Llandudno
Played golf courses in North Wales – 29th thru 31st July (North Wales Golf Club, Anglesey Golf Club, Henllys Golf Club respectively – some photos below). Stayed at the local Travel Lodge (Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno, LL30 2DD, United Kingdom, Sat nav postcode: LL30 2DD)
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