I played one of my favorite golf courses a few weeks ago, Montrose 1562. Attached are some recent photos of 2nd hole tee box erosion at Montrose. The photos were taken 2 weeks ago.
This is a snap shot from the club's promotional video published 5 years ago of the 2nd hole -
https://youtu.be/-xbyg-24_zE?si=aai7lqp2iXO1SXBA For those who are not familiar with Montrose, the video provides a great overview of the 2nd hole. The photo is used as a base line of how much erosion has occurred within 5 years.
In 2016, the ladies tee was no longer usable.
Photo of 2nd tee box from 2016, looking forward.
Photo from 2018
online of 2nd tee box. Notice all of the fescue on the edge of the tee box.
2020 photo of 2nd tee box back corner. I forgot to take a current photo, but as of a few weeks ago, all the fescue you see in this photo is no longer there.
Photo taken from back tee (white) on 2nd hole looking forward.
You can compare the original image to image below. Looks like at least 2 meters of soil lost. Erosion appears to be more severe along bend of path.
Entire middle portion of path area eroded.
Looking back at 2nd tee box from edge of fairway. I'm assuming rocks marked edge of dune prior to most recent storm. Rocky area gives you a sense of recent erosion. The 2nd tee box has been moved inland several times, changing the design of the hole.
View from 3rd tee box. You can see the walking path on far left is all but gone.
In 2018, the Scottish government spent £5M to build a large sandbank. https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/910880/Montrose-Golf-Links-Angus-erosion-sea-defences