Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie Links Course
Contact
Balcomie Clubhouse
Crail
Fife
KY10 3XN
Phone(s): +44 (0) 1333 450686
Fax: +44 (0) 1333 450416 Website: crailgolfingsociety.co.uk
Description
Balcomie Links is home to the Crail Golfing Society and is the seventh-oldest golf club in the world. The society has been around since 1786 and the course has limited play available to the public.
The original course was laid out in 1895 by the legendary Old Tom Morris. He once noted his Balcomie design was one of his all-time favorites. In 1998, a second course was built: Craighead Links. The club is a modern, worthy alternative to its history older sibling.
Balcomie Links in Crail is a beautiful links course set along the Kingdom of Fife coastline. Several holes run along the sea, making many shots intimidating.
The inland holes on the course have a good deal of elevation, and the par-3 14th has a 90-foot drop from tee to green. The fifth hole, called "Hell's Hole," is where you must decide whether to drive over water or take the longer, safe route.
The final hole is a difficult 203-yard par 3.
| Style | Links |
|---|---|
| Holes | 18 |
| Architect(s) | |
| Year built | 1895 |
| Guest Policy | Welcomed during specific times daily |
| Putting Green Available | Yes |
| Rental Trolleys | Yes |
| Caddies | Yes |
| Rental Clubs Available | Yes |
| Pro Shop | Yes: extensive range of golf equipment, clothing and accessories |
| Pro Available | Yes |
| Tee Times Welcomed | Yes |
| Price Range Weekdays | £25 - £45 |
| Price Range Weekends | £30 - £55 |
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | Yards | Slope | USGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 5861 | 122 | 69.7 |
| Yellow | 67 | 5402 | 118 | 67.6 |
| Red | 72 | 5207 | 0 | 0 |
Reader ratings and comments - You played it, now you rate it!
Share your impressions with other golfers and learn from them where to play.
Golf map, directions and nearby courses
Driving directions to Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie Links Course
Recommended golf courses near Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie Links Course
Other golf courses near Crail Golfing Society - Balcomie Links Course
A St. Andrews golf vacation on three budgets: Plan a trip to the home of golf on any wallet size
St. Andrews is the world's most prestigious golf destination, but it doesn't have to be the most expensive. You can drop a pretty penny here, staying and playin [...]
The Devlin Course at Fairmont St. Andrews Resort plays like a champion
St. Andrews Luxury Golf: Packaging nothing but the finest in links golf vacations
The Castle Course at St. Andrews: The "Home of Golf" receives a very modern addition
Can you teach a new golf course 'Old' tricks?
