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.
![](https://i.imgur.com/1jKFYTW.png)
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.
![](https://i.imgur.com/4q8GIzc.png)
Photo taken from back tee (white) on 2nd hole looking forward.
![](https://i.imgur.com/ahZkPrS.png)
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.
![](https://i.imgur.com/UuGz6RM.png)
Entire middle portion of path area eroded.
![](https://i.imgur.com/F8vmFei.png)
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.
![](https://i.imgur.com/rUhirpz.png)
View from 3rd tee box. You can see the walking path on far left is all but gone.
![](https://i.imgur.com/Op6LclM.png)
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