I have narrowed the choice to two out of three Lundin Links, Elie, and Crail.

[mike_malone]

 5/30 I come down from Buda/Dornoch heading for N.Berwick on 5/31. Of course TOC which I have played twice is always an option but I want to hear other Fife options.


 I have decided on trying 36 at Lundin Links, Elie, and Crail. Which two should I choose.

[Michael Wolf]

well that would depend what you're looking for. The New and Jubilee are both pretty darn good tests, and relatively easy to access and affordable. Crail and Elie both more quirky and ooze history. Kingsbarns is obviously newer, it's more spectacular, and also more expensive. A little off the tourist path, you could try Levin or Lundin. Another Fife option, which never seems to come up for some reason, is the Craighead course at Crail. It was Gil Hanse's first golf course.


Have fun

[mike_malone]

well that would depend what you're looking for. The New and Jubilee are both pretty darn good tests, and relatively easy to access and affordable. Crail and Elie both more quirky and ooze history. Kingsbarns is obviously newer, it's more spectacular, and also more expensive. A little off the tourist path, you could try Levin or Lundin. Another Fife option, which never seems to come up for some reason, is the Craighead course at Crail. It was Gil Hanse's first golf course.


Have fun

I’m a quirk kind of guy.

[Bryan Izatt]

I'd echo Elie, Crail and Lundin Links.  Mark could tell you all about Elie as he is a member there.  BUDA was there some years ago and there are lots of threads about it around here.

[Marty Bonnar]

Scotscraig is a wee charmer. Go see some MacKenzie at Pitreavie? Ladybank as close to a London heathland as you’ll find in Fife. Nine GREAT OTM holes at St Michael’s (and SO well-named!)
Cheers,
F.

[Mark Chaplin]

Is there a finer town in which to spend a day both on and off the links than St Andrews?

[Marty Bonnar]

Is there a finer town in which to spend a day both on and off the links than St Andrews?

Monterey?
 
F.

[mike_malone]

Is there a finer town in which to spend a day both on and off the links than St Andrews?

I don’t know about that Mark. A chance to watch Deal Town play after a round at RCP was special.

[Dave McCollum]

I switched browsers and am still trying to restore familiar habits/functions.  Back in 2007-8 was my first trip to experience Scottish and links golf.  I played all over Scotland and met up with some friends for the final leg in Fife and East Lothian.  We played TOC, New, Crail, Craighead, Elie, and ended our jaunt on the other side of the Firth at Gullane, West Links, and were scheduled to play the East Links the afternoon after our morning round on the West.  Over lunch we realized the West Links was so much fun, we decided to just play it again that afternoon.  Although I haven't read much of the above about your objectives, I'm still happy we did what we did.  We literally walked off the course and wanted to go right back and play it again.  In my view, that's a good course.       

[Mark Chaplin]

Marty having spend several days in Monterey it’s a fine place but the town has no connection to golf other than some decent courses nearby. St Andrews lives and breathes the game.

[Marty Bonnar]

Marty having spend several days in Monterey it’s a fine place but the town has no connection to golf other than some decent courses nearby. St Andrews lives and breathes the game.

Largely agree, Mark, but St Andrews on a dreich January day with a wind howling in from the East is no place for women, children, golfers - or even ducks!
 
F.

[Martin Lehmann]

If you like it quirky, I would consider the Castle Course too...


I played Craighead at The Crail Golfing Society several times, but never really liked it. I guess not Gil Hanse's best work.


If weather conditions are bad, or when you're fed up with links or cliff-top golf, Ladybank is a great alternative. Another inland course close to St. Andrews is The Duke's. Underestimated in my view and a joy to play.

[mike_malone]

I’m considering leaving early from Golspie to get in line at TOC. Thoughts?

[David_Tepper]

Mike -

When you say "leaving early," which day (and at what time of day) are you thinking of leaving Golspie and heading south to St. Andrews?

DT

[mike_malone]

Wednesday

[David_Tepper]

Mike -

I am not quite sure what you are asking or want to know. I have never actually made the drive from Golspie to St. Andrews, but my guess is it will take you a minimum of 3 hours. If you get caught for a while behind a farmer driving a tractor at 20mph on a 2-lane road (and that does happen), it could take you longer.

DT 

[mike_malone]

I would allow for 4 hours.

[Jon Wiggett]

I think you need a good 4 hours from Golspie Mike

[Mark Chaplin]

Nicky and I will be passing the Old Pavillion and the queue at 5.10am daily, if you are in the queue we will stop and say hello.

[mike_malone]

 I may need you to save me a space

[Rich Goodale]

Mayday


If you want to enter mid-Fife, choose from the Four Horsemen of Quirk, in alphabetical order:  Aberdour, Auchterderran, Burntisland and Kinghorn.


Rich

[mike_malone]

 Rich,


 I play Bruntisland preBuda with a few Budists.

[Sean_A]

I played Bruntisland pre Buda with a few Budists Pests.

Ciao

[mike_malone]

I play Bruntisland preBuda with a few Budists Pests.


Ciao

Sean,


Thanks for the slap on the hand.

[Sean_A]

I play Bruntisland preBuda with a few Budists Pests.


Ciao

Sean,


Thanks for the slap on the hand.

Mayday


I thought you might find it funny....sorry.


Ciao