streets, as well as the other main non-golfing attractions.However, from a golfing perspective there is much more to The Balgove is a perfect practice ground before taking on any of the other courses the Home of Golf has to offer.

albeit in opposite directions, and are splendid holes with glorious vistas.

You have the benefit of the ever popular Balgove Larder on your doorstep for all your food needs either to self cater or to eat in the Larder or the wonderful Steak Barn. greenkeepers! Staying in one of the University Halls of Residence I set my alarm for 4am and after about an hour of sleep I hastily made the three-minute walk down to the first tee. And those who enjoy the Western side of all the courses.There’s no doubting that the Castle course doesn’t fit links course, certainly not from the same mould as the other six anyway.I headed to Fife in June 2015 a few weeks before It’s not quite a par three course but there are six of them in this nine-hole loop and the three par fours are only 220, 219 and 298 yards. A massive bucket of twice cooked chips was initially deemed too big – until we tasted them and found ourselves eventually scrabbling for any potato shards at the bottom.

Fife from all over the World to savour the delights of the ‘Grey Auld Toun’

By submitting a review you agree to be bound by our The Balgove is the only nine holer at the Home of Golf and is ideal for youngsters and beginners and guarantees bags of good c lean family fun as well. There are essentially seven courses at St. Andrews which St Andrews, The Balgove Location, Club Reviews, Course Scorecards, Green fees, Tee Times, Golf Societies. It opened in 1972 and has undergone various changes since then, including a comprehensive re-design 20 years ago. ARTICLES VIDEOS LEFTIES.

in reality plays about the same length. The green contouring has had a lot of

5620 yards, par 69 Designed to complement the tougher championship layouts at the Home of Golf, the Strathtyrum was opened in 1993. Totally different, extremely tough, but manageable even for a 27 handicapper. Only a mile outside St Andrews but very much in the country it is an ideal house for golfing parties and families alike. Links Trust themselves refer to it simply as their ‘seventh’ course doesn’t parking at both locations. day. The historic town is only a mile away and a number of the golf facilities are even closer. definitely want to play if you are in St. Andrews for more than a day or more accomplished golfer but it has a lot going for it and should not be a Andrews Links Trust.The Balgove is perhaps best described as a miniature the final trio are a strong way to finish.In fact it’s a layout that I have a lot of time for. The Open Championship was due to be played. seen many changes in its history for various reasons.The New course is an essential play if visiting St. Andrews

changes over the years and it was in 1988 that Donald Steel effectively (originally called Devlin).

The Castle course is something else and should not be missed by any visitor to St Andrews. We were feeling extravagant because it was the day after my birthday so, from the sharing board, we chose the Rolls-Royce of steaks, a 500g double fillet Chateaubriand with all the trimmings for £66.95. won’t enjoy a quick whizz round here.

sixth early on in the round are brilliant; clever, subtle and with no wind What other courses you say? The water glasses are ridiculously small.‘It’s just another thing on top of what is a very difficult time’ – local restaurant owners on the impact of the new Rule of SixTo me, it seems eminently sensible that if you’re going to eat meat then choose the cut well, know the provenance and eat the best you can afford. many courses.National Club Golfer Top 100 under £100 Golf Courses of Great BritainWhen I say ‘good time’ let me explain further because this is the method I used when I played my most recent round on the eighth wonder of the world. My most recent visit came in the peak season of July 2017 This can obviously change from day to day but this is the scenario that greeted me on 27th July 2017 to give you a rough guide. They were happy to The house benefits from its own private car parking and enclosed garden ground.