Overview
Balcomie Links is one of Scotland’s most historic and characterful seaside courses, offering an authentic links experience shaped by nature and time. Laid out by the legendary Old Tom Morris in 1895, the course combines classic design with breathtaking coastal scenery, running along the rugged Fife shoreline just outside Crail.
At 5,922 yards, Balcomie is not long by modern standards, but its subtle challenges, shifting winds, and demanding shot-making reward strategy over power.
The entire course overlooks the North Sea, with holes that tumble over dunes, skirt rocky bays, and rise toward sweeping sea views. The small, fast greens and tight fairways demand precision, while the ever-changing weather ensures no two rounds are the same. Highlights include the par-4 fifth, “Hell’s Hole,” played across a rocky inlet, and the short par-3 14th, a gem perched above the shore.
Balcomie Links offers golf in its purest form; traditional, natural, and endlessly enjoyable. It remains a timeless testament to Old Tom’s design philosophy and to the enduring spirit of links golf in Scotland’s ancient kingdom.
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