Carnoustie Championship Course

Founded:
1527
Architect:
Allan Robertson, Tom Morris, James Braid
PAR:
72
Type:
Links

Overview

Carnoustie’s Championship Course is one of the courses that every golfer in the world wants to play. Voted the World’s Best Golf Course in 2019, venue for eight Open Championships and two Women’s Opens, Carnoustie is undoubtedly one of, if not the most, memorable golf course that you’ll ever play, not just in Scotland but in all of golf.

This bucket list venue, also known as the toughest venue on The Open rota, is a course that challenges each person who visits and is rightly known as Golf’s Greatest Test. It will make you think on every shot, there’s no escaping the course once you’ve started, one of the beauties of Carnoustie is the way in which it grabs hold of you, immerses you in the landscape and takes you on a journey. That deep breath that’s taken on the first just before teeing off is only exhaled on stepping off at the 18th.

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Signature Hole
6th - Hogan's Alley
Golf Digest World Ranking
16
Driving Range
No

Fun Fact:

No more than two holes on the course face the same direction.

Host To:

Open Championship (1931, 1937, 1953, 1968, 1975, 1999, 2007 & 2018) AIG Women's Open (2011 & 2021) Senior Open Championship ( 2010, 2016 & 2024) Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (annually since 2001)

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What can a non-golfer do nearby?

1

Visit Glamis Castle.

2

Visit the V&A Dundee. Scotland's first design museum.

Closest Whisky Distillery

Clostest Vineyard

Driving Distances

To

Minutes

St Andrews

Dundee

Aberdeen

45

25

80

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Best Food or Drink at Halfway House or Clubhouse

Be sure to try the Mulligan Moonshine at the halfway house, a unique small-batch spirit crafted in partnership with Angus Alchemy.

Best Pubs Nearby

1

The Rookery
Tip: Try out Rookery's own Lager (Barry Burn) or IPA (Lucky Slap).

2

Calder's
Tip: Check out the pizza's, perfect with a pint.

3

19th Hole
Tip: This is the place to meet all the golfing locals.

Best Grub Nearby

1

The Rookery
Tip: Check out The Glencadam Private Dining Room.

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2

Calder's
Tip: Try one of our signature steaks or handcrafted burgers from the Josper Grill.

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3

Ganges Indian Restaurant
Tip: A 5-minute walk from the golf course. Book in advance to ensure you don’t miss out.

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