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Crail Golf Club - Balcomie
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. Every golfer
will remember Crail as a stunning golfing experience.
No. of holes: 18
Length: 5,922 yards
Par: 69
Course Type: Links