About Carnoustie Golf Links
If St Andrews is the birthplace of modern golf, the Carnoustie is where the sport came of age. Steeped in history, Scotland’s ultimate test of links golf is admired and feared in equal measure… and for good reason. For those seeking golfs truest test this is a must make pilgrimage every golfer should experience.
But beyond its fearsome reputation lies a destination that delivers something for everyone: three superb courses (Championship Course has hosted eight Open Championships, alongside the Burnside and Buddon Links), world-class practice facilities, a vibrant clubhouse, and recently refurbished modern accommodation. Whether you’re chasing a bucket-list round or building a full golf trip, Carnoustie isn’t just a course, it’s an experience. It
Courses at Carnoustie Golf Links
Carnoustie Buddon Links
The Carnoustie Buddon Links is a fantastic test of golf with great natural beauty. It starts and finishes as a links course with several holes in the middle of the round tree-lined. Boasting attractive lakes rich with local wildlife especially on the 11th hole, this course consistently creates a great experience for all golfers.
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope | |
| White | 68 | 5921 | 120 | 69.0 |
Carnoustie Burnside Course
The Burnside oozes character and from the back tees is a splendid test of golf. Many of the short holes could grace the top links courses around with the 5th and 14th in particular providing dramatic challenges for the player who strives to gain their par 3. The finish is also strong with the 17th proving to be one of the hardest par 4’s that can be found anywhere in golf and many a score has been ruined by the out of bounds fence at the 18th. It was on this course in 1953 where the great Ben Hogan shot 70 in order to qualify for the Open Championship which he subsequently won.
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope | |
| Yellow | 68 | 5731 | 122 | 68.3 |
Carnoustie Championship Course
Championship course voted ‘The Best Golf Course in the World’ in 2019. Hosted eight Open Championships, two Women’s Open and three Seniors Open making it one of the very few to have done so in the UK.
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope | |
| White | 72 | 6948 | 139 | 75.2 | |
| Yellow | 70 | 6589 | 135 | 73.6 |