Golfing 'links'

Crail is, of course, located in prime golfing country with The Crail Golfing Society, one of the oldest clubs in the world, playing at Balcomie Links. St Andrews is only ten miles away with Kingsbarns even closer.

The Crail Golfing Society
One of the world's oldest golf clubs, Crail Golfing Society was founded in February 1786 and initially comprised membership of 11 local golfers. The club's original home was located at Sauchope just outside of Crail and it was not until 1895, with the help of Old Tom Morris did they relocate to their present home at Balcomie Golf Links.
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.

Kingsbarns Golf Links
Kingsbarns is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking links courses ever developed. Though it only opened for general play in July 2000, it is not untrue to say that the links appears to have been in situ for centuries as golf was played on this very site as far back as 1793.
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a real one of a kind and contrasts with Scotland's other famous links courses in that it is a new, man-made development. The links boasts spacious fairways, which roll and twist through majestic dune ridges and hollows, while it's large inviting greens present the golfer with subtle challenges. Combined with true links turf and associated contours, Kingsbarns Golf Links is distinctly playable but challenging to the end.

St Andrews Links
World famous St Andrews Links has 99 holes of golf - five 18 hole and one 9 hole course. The courses are public and suitable for different abilities. Click on your choice for more details then book up to stay at Merchant's Rest for the ideal Golfer's holiday break!

THE OLD COURSE
THE NEW COURSE
THE JUBILEE COURSE
THE EDEN COURSE
THE STRATHTYRUM COURSE
THE BALGOVE COURSE

Other great local courses...
The Dukes St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews Bay
Lundin Golf Club
Scotscraig Golf Club
Ladybank Golf Club
Charleton Golf & Country Club