Formed in 1786, the Crail Golfing Society is the 7th oldest golf club in the world. The two courses, Balcomie Links and Craighead Links, combine spectacular views and extraordinary holes to provide challenging and enjoyable golf. The society is the seventh oldest golf club in the world. Its oldest course, Balcomie, was formally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1894, but competitions were played there since the 1850s.
The courses are 3.2km northeast of the fishing town of Crail, and the land upon which golf is played straddles the easternmost promontory of Fife, known as Fife Ness. The East Coast of Fife is particularly dense in links courses and is popular for golf tourism. Crail is 16km south of St Andrews and 6.4km from Kingsbarns. To the south-west are the links of Elie, Anstruther, Lundin and Leven. Within an hour to the north are Scotscraig, Carnoustie and Panmure.
Occupying a fantastic seaside position, Crail Golfing Society’s Balcomie Links was designed in 1895 by Old Tom Morris, widely considered one of Golf’s founding golf architects. The Balcomie course is just over 10 miles from St Andrews Old Course in the Kingdom of Fife. The course is relatively short by modern standards at just under 6,000 yards and a par of 69. The fantastic seaside setting makes up for its lack of Championship quality by today’s standards. The variety of golf holes on offer at Balcomie Links is surprising and due to the natural changes in elevation; it is the difference between other flat golf courses.
The Balcomie golf course is easy to walk and pleasant to play year-round, though its ocean-side setting incurs heavy winds throughout the year. The traditional Scottish links golf course features fun golf holes, many of which are driveable form the tee. A day out at Crail’s Balcomie Links is well worth it and a fun break to any St Andrews golf holiday.
Perched high on a rock overlooking the 18th green on the Balcomie Course with 270-degree views of the sea, the clubhouse of Crail Golfing Society arguably affords one of the most spectacular locations for any clubhouse in Scotland. As you look out at sea, beach and rocks and can just discern the Stevenson built “Bell Rock Lighthouse” on the distant horizon, you know that you are in a very special place.
There can be few better experiences than standing on the deck, drink in hand, with friends on a balmy summer evening watching golfers below you try to par the challenging par 3 18th hole. Crail Golfing Society has a fully stocked Pro Shop with a wide range of Crail Golfing Society branded merchandise. In addition, the Pro Shop stocks all major golf brands for clubs, clothing and golf accessories.
Be the first to hear about new tours, events and golf travel news from Voyages.golf
Get relevant updates about destinations, events, news and more.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 (0)3 5923 0666
We never sell your data. Unsubscribe any time.
Are you ready for an unforgettable travel experience? Let’s get started…
Data used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
