Golfing
St Andrews and Kingsbarns are both approximately 15 minutes drive away. The entire area has a huge choice of courses to suit all needs. Other championship courses including Carnoustie and Gleneagles are approx 60 minutes and 90 minutes drive respectively.

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all golf courses within easy reach of Pittenweem.

Golf courses within 30 minutes drive from Pittenweem - subject to traffic!

CHARLTON - click for web site
Colinsburgh Golf Ltd, Charleton, Colinsburgh, Fife, KY9 1HG
On the B942 Colinsburgh (near Elie). Parkland course.
18 holes 6216 yards 5684 metres. S.S.S. 72.
Driving range bunker practice area putting green.

CRAIL - click for web site
Balcomie Clubhouse, Fifeness, Crail, Fife, KY10 3XN
Eleven miles south-east of St. Andrews on A917.
Parkland/seaside links. Balcomie Links: 18 holes 5860 yards. S.S.S. 69.
Craighead Links: 18 holes 6700 yards. S.S.S. 73. Practice ground.

DRUMOIG - click for web site
Drumoig, Leuchars, St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 0BE
On A92 (St. Andrews to Dundee) four miles south of Dundee. Natural free draining rolling countryside over sandy based ground featuring spectacular water holes. Unusual quarry greens and views of St. Andrews Bay and Carnoustie. 18 holes 7006 yards. S.S.S 73. Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more.

EARLSFERRY - click for web site
Melon Park, Elie, Scotland, KY9 1AS
A917 golf course signs in Elie. Seaside links. 18 holes 6250 yards. S.S.S. 69.

GOLF HOUSE CLUB, ELIE - click for web site
Elie, Scotland, KY9 1AS
10 miles south of St Andrews on A917. Links course. 18 holes 6273 yards. S.S.S. 70.

KINGSBARNS - click for web site
Kingsbarns, nr. St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8QD
Only six miles from St.Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links sweeps majestically along the sea near the charming village of Kingsbarns. A trip to the rich heritage of links golf in Scotland, the topography of the site steps back from the sea up and over an old sea cliff creating an unusual amphitheatre effect; because of this tiered aspect, the sea figures prominently on every hole.With five sets of yardage alternatives to choose from, golfers can enjoy playing from a suitable tee to best suit their games. Championship - 7126yards Medal - 6652yards Regular Gents - 6174yards Championship Ladies - 5824yardsLadies - 5142yardsGolf Digest named Kingsbarns its "Best New International Course" for the year 2000.Golf Magazine voted Kingsbarns 46th in their World Rankings in September 2001 Golf World (UK) 13th in their British Isles rankings in November 2002.Dunhill Links Championship - Venue with the Old Course and Carnoustie

LEVEN GOLFING SOCIETY - click for web site
PO Box 14609, Links Road, Leven, Scotland, KY8 4HS
Nine miles east of Kirkcaldy on the A955. Links course flat. 18 holes 6436 yards 5939 metres. S.S.S. 70.

LEVEN THISTLE GOLF CLUB - click for web site
Balfour Street, Leven, Scotland, KY8 4JF
10 miles south west of St. Andrews. Top championship links used for national and international events including Open qualifying. 18 holes 6434 yards. S.S.S. 70.

VALE OF LEVEN GOLF CLUB - click for web site
Northfield Road, Bonhill, Alexandria, Scotland, G83 9ET
A82 to Dumbarton follow signs at roundabout at Dumbarton for Bonhill then club signs. Parkland with splendid views of Loch Lomond. 18 holes 5172 yards. Par 67, S.S.S. 66.

LADYBANK - click for web site
Annsmuir, Ladybank, Cupar, Fife,, Scotland, KY15 7RA
On A92(Kirkcaldy - Dundee road) just off intersection with A91,15 miles from St Andrews. Challenging wooded heathland. 18 holes, 6601 yards, Par 71, SSS 72. Practice ground. Used as an Open Championship final qualifying course when the Open is at St Andrews.Taking bookings for the 2005 Open Championship week.

LUNDIN LADIES GOLF CLUB - click for web site
Woodielea Road, Lundin Links, Scotland, KY8 6AR
At Lundin Links on A915 turn into road opposite Royal Bank of Scotland. Excellent parkland course with famous standing stones. 9 holes 2365 yards. S.S.S. 67. Putting green.

======= St Andrews Courses =======

ST ANDREWS BAY - click for web site
St Andrews Bay, St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 8PN
The Torrance Course : A spectacular 18 hole championship course designed by the late Gene Sarazen and Sam Torrance. This Par 72, 7,026 yard golf course circles the hotel and is blessed with stunning sea views and cliff-edge tees and greens.
The Devlin Course: Opened July 2002, is an equally challenging course designed by Gene Sarazen and Bruce Devlin. This Par 71, 7,020 yard golf course stretches over Kittock's Den and along the sweeping coastline.

BALGOVE COURSE - click for web site
St. Andrews Links Trust, St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
A91 to St. Andrews turning is on the left just before the town. 9 hole beginners' course 1530 yards. S.S.S. 60 (18 holes).

EDEN COURSE - click for web site
St. Andrews Links Trust, Pilmour House, St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
A91 main road into St. Andrews turning is left just before the town; approximately 50 miles from Edinburgh. Seaside links. 18 holes 6200 yards. S.S.S. 70. Practice facilities.

JUBILEE COURSE - click for web site
St. Andrews Links Trust, Pilmour House, St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
Go into St. Andrews on the A91 follow signs to West Sands; approximately 50 miles from Edinburgh. Seaside links. 18 holes 6805 yards. S.S.S. 73. 24 bay driving range practice facilities available.

ST ANDREWS LINKS / NEW COURSE - click for web site
St. Andrews Links Trust, Pilmour House, St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
Go into St. Andrews on the A91 follow signs to West Sands; approximately 50 miles from Edinburgh. Seaside links course. 18 holes 6604 yards. S.S.S. 72. 24 bay driving range practice ground.

ST ANDREWS LINKS / OLD COURSE - click for web site
St. Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
Go into St. Andrews on the A91 follow signs to West Sands. Approximately 50 miles from Edinburgh. Seaside links. 18 holes 6566 yards 6004 metres. S.S.S. 72. 24 bay driving range practice facilities.

STRATHTYRUM COURSE - click for web site
St. Andrews Links Trust, Pilmour House, St Andrews, Scotland, KY16 9SF
A91 main road into St. Andrews turning is on the left just before the town. Approximately 50 miles from Edinburgh. 18 holes 5094 yards. S.S.S. 64. 24 bay driving range practice ground.

THE DUKES COURSE - click for web site
Old Course Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, KY16 9SP
Designed by five times Open Champion, Peter Thomson CBE, The Duke's Course is a classic inland Scottish course and the perfect complement to the St Andrews links courses. Situated on an elevated site the course and clubhouse both enjoy spectacular views of the town and bay of St Andrews.Course Statistics: par 72 Measuring 7271 Yards Slope 127 SSS 75 (Championship) 73 (Medal) 75 (Ladies)

SCOONIE - click for web site
North Links, Leven, Scotland, KY8 4SP
Nearest town Leven on coastal road to St. Andrews. Flat typical seaside bunkers. 18 holes 4979 metres. S.S.S. 65.

SCOTSCRAIG - click for web site
Tayport, Scotland, DD6 9DZ
Ten miles north of St Andrews. Links/parkland. 18 holes 6550 yards. S.S.S. 72.