Montrose Golf Links (1562 Medal Course)
Links Course in Montrose, Scotland
Montrose Golf Links' 1562 Medal Course is a historic 18-hole links course in Montrose, Angus, Scotland, with documented golf history dating back to 1562, making it one of the world's oldest. Shaped by Old Tom Morris and Willie Park Jr. the course presents a challenging layout featuring undulating fairways, natural dunes, deep bunkers, and fast greens influenced by unpredictable coastal winds. Renowned for its authentic Scottish links experience, it has hosted significant golfing events, including Final Qualifying for The Open Championship. The facility provides amenities such as caddie, motor cart, and pull cart hire, golf club rentals, lessons, changing rooms, lockers, a pro shop, practice areas including a chipping green, putting green, and driving range, and access to restaurant facilities via affiliated clubs.
Montrose Golf Links
Montrose, Angus, DD10 8SW
Par & Length
Par 71 | 6542 yards (White)
Par 71 | 6153 yards (Yellow)
Par 73 | 5622 yards (Red)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 391 | 391 | 154 | 365 | 292 | 510 | 368 | 329 | 444 | 410 | 450 | 150 | 320 | 414 | 555 | 235 | 418 | 346 | 3244 | 3298 | 6542 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
72.3
Slope Rating
134
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 379 | 378 | 150 | 350 | 276 | 469 | 357 | 299 | 420 | 368 | 394 | 140 | 307 | 401 | 522 | 226 | 378 | 339 | 3078 | 3075 | 6153 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| S.I. | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
70.8
Slope Rating
131
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 368 | 357 | 137 | 334 | 226 | 416 | 302 | 270 | 330 | 333 | 339 | 131 | 292 | 379 | 492 | 192 | 398 | 326 | 2740 | 2882 | 5622 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| S.I. | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
N/A
Slope Rating
N/A
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range
Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round
Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area
Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons
Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent
Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable
Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop
Restaurant
Enjoy excellent dining options in comfortable surroundings
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
Location & Contact Information
Phone
01674 672634
admin@montroselinks.com
Address
5 Traill Drive, Montrose, Angus DD10 8SW
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