Founded:
1817
Architect:
Unknown, James Braid
PAR:
71
Type:
Links

Overview

Just 20 minutes from St Andrews, Scotscraig offers golfers an exceptional opportunity to experience the origins of the game on a beautifully presented championship venue with real historical pedigree. Founded in 1817 by members of The Society of St Andrews Golfers, the group that would become The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotscraig stands among golf’s original Scottish clubs and remains deeply connected to the birthplace of the sport.

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Designed by Old Tom Morris and later refined by James Braid, Scotscraig blends traditional links turf with subtle heathland characteristics, creating a layout that rewards precision, imagination, and thoughtful strategy. As a six-time Open Qualifying venue and host of the Scottish PGA Championship in 2023 and 2025, Scotscraig has tested the game’s finest players for over two centuries.

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Significant recent investment and careful restoration have elevated course conditioning and presentation to a superb modern standard, without compromising authenticity or architectural intent. Fast, fair greens, impeccable turf quality and a timeless links setting create a round that feels both historic and contemporary.
For golfers exploring St Andrews and seeking a world-class experience beyond the marquee venues, Scotscraig delivers pure Scottish golf, original, historic, beautifully maintained, and truly unforgettable.

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Course facts

Signature Hole
4th
Golf Digest World Ranking
Not Ranked
Driving Range
No

Fun Fact:

In 1817, the original Scotscraig course occupied six holes on what was then the Garpit Racecourse — a horse racing track. To this day the course is on the site of this racecourse

Host To:

Scotscraig has hosted The Open Championship Qualifying six times over the last 30 years.

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It's not all about the golf

What can a non-golfer do nearby?

1

Take a boat trip up the Tay Estuary to meet the local Bottlenose Dolphin population with Saltdog Marine.

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Take a walk through Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve to view the seals and visit the 175-year old Ice House.

Closest Whisky Distillery

Clostest Vineyard

Driving Distances

To

Minutes

St Andrews

Dundee

Edinburgh

20

15

80

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Food and drink

Best Food or Drink at Halfway House or Clubhouse

Locally-sourced haddock chowder

Best Pubs Nearby

1

Scotscraig Clubhouse – relax on the club veranda with a beer and be a member for the day!

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Shoreline – sit on the terrace and look out for heron, seals, and dolphins

3

Cobbies Inn, to enjoy regular traditional folk music sessions

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Best Grub Nearby

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Scotscraig Clubhouse for classic seasonal dishes

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2

Kitch-Inn Tayport – Scottish cuisine with a delicious twist

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3

The Newport Inn for a variety of pop-up street foods

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