Carnoustie Golf Links
Carnoustie Golf Links
4.5
6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
6:15 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
6:15 AM - 8:00 PM
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Carnoustie Golf Links is an iconic, world-leading golf destination in Scotland and home to ‘Golf’s Greatest Test’. Golf has been played at the Links since the 16th century and it was Carnoustie natives who went on to establish the Professional Golfer’s Associations of America and Australia. We look forward to warmly welcoming you to play our fantastic three 18-hole courses, the Championship Course, the Burnside Course and the Buddon Links Course. The Championship Course played host to The 147th Open last year, with Francesco Molinari becoming the 2018 Champion Golfer of the Year.
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ian g
Aberdeen, UK14 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
The Championship Course is now way too expensive at £270 per round, and although excellent is not worth that cost. Don’t book as a Single Player as they put you out behind a 4-ball without any thought!! Yellow Tees way forward so you don’t get a proper reflection of playing a Championship Links. Also don’t bother giving them any Feedback as you won’t get any response!!! Once they have got your money, they ain’t interested any more!!
Written May 28, 2021
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Hal D
1 contribution
Jun 2020
We had a Scotland golf trip planned for June 2020 and needless to say we were disappointed when we were unable to travel because of COVID. We were fortunate to get full refunds from all the golf courses we had booked tee times at with the exception of Carnoustie who continues to make excuses why they don't give refunds. Do they know the world was in a pandemic! I don't think they cared. They only care about how much money they can make. Everybody suffered during this pandemic. All the other courses and even the airlines, hotels, car rental companies changed their refund policy but not Carnoustie, they only care about the money they can make.
I can't tell you how disappointed I was not being able to make this once in a lifetime trip but what Carnoustie did made it 10 times worse. I get to go someday but I guarantee you wouldn't waste my time going here.
Note to the Board of Directors at Carnoustie: You better evaluate your policies, the world is in a pandemic, not just your golf course!
I can't tell you how disappointed I was not being able to make this once in a lifetime trip but what Carnoustie did made it 10 times worse. I get to go someday but I guarantee you wouldn't waste my time going here.
Note to the Board of Directors at Carnoustie: You better evaluate your policies, the world is in a pandemic, not just your golf course!
Written March 18, 2021
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scottybod
San Antonio, TX73 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Nice links course. Greens and fairways in great condition.
Pot bunkers are designed to be impossible to get out of and they live up to their name.
Overpriced but if you are needing to be able to say you have been there, then go for it.
Crowded when we went there.
VERY slow play - a five hour round in Scotland, unheard of. The weather is tough and the beer is good so we play in 3.5 hours or less.
Asked a staff member about this and he said the course ranger was off sick. Poor fella!
I would think that they could afford to get someone else to do the job for the price you pay. Worth doing so as there wouldn't be so many upset players. There were three groups waiting on the 16th tee!
Much better to play Panmure just down the coast or Cruden Bay, just North of Aberdeen. Now these are superb links courses!
You can get a buggy at Panmure but not at Cruden Bay so take note if you are kinda decrepit
Or you could play at Rosemount or Lansdowne [my home courses] if you want to play on the best inland courses in the region - not that I am biased.
Pot bunkers are designed to be impossible to get out of and they live up to their name.
Overpriced but if you are needing to be able to say you have been there, then go for it.
Crowded when we went there.
VERY slow play - a five hour round in Scotland, unheard of. The weather is tough and the beer is good so we play in 3.5 hours or less.
Asked a staff member about this and he said the course ranger was off sick. Poor fella!
I would think that they could afford to get someone else to do the job for the price you pay. Worth doing so as there wouldn't be so many upset players. There were three groups waiting on the 16th tee!
Much better to play Panmure just down the coast or Cruden Bay, just North of Aberdeen. Now these are superb links courses!
You can get a buggy at Panmure but not at Cruden Bay so take note if you are kinda decrepit
Or you could play at Rosemount or Lansdowne [my home courses] if you want to play on the best inland courses in the region - not that I am biased.
Written July 19, 2023
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Hello there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review - we take all comments seriously and will certainly take your feedback on board.
We hope to welcome you back again sometime in the future.
Best wishes,
From the Team at Carnoustie Golf Links
Written August 14, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jun R
Sacramento, CA1,284 contributions
Apr 2022
Great course but not exactly a traditional links course as it is quite a ways away from the ocean. The clubhouse itself is very modern and their restaurant, The Rookery, serves excellent meals. One thing I certainly didn’t expect was to warm up using simulators. Yes, they use simulator bays as a driving range. Pretty unusual for a course that’s been around since the 16th century. I also now understand why golfers facetiously refer to this as Car-nasty. The back nine is particularly brutal with fairway bunkers strategically located to collect even a slightly off fairway tee shot. I do look forward to playing this course again. It's also a bit of a drive if you're staying in St. Andrews.
Written April 18, 2022
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Hello Jun, thank you for leaving a review - we really appreciate your feedback.
We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience playing at Carnoustie Golf Links. We are aware of this point regarding practice facilities but I can certainly pass on your feedback. We are constantly exploring ways to provide the best practice facilities to our visitors, season ticket holders and their guests.
We hope to welcome you again sometime in the near future.
Kind regards,
The Team at Carnoustie Golf Links
Written May 5, 2022
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WanderingTurtles
Athens, Greece214 contributions
Jul 2022
Don't let the title fool you, everything about this visit to Carnoustie was excellent with the exception of my own personal misfortune. Every member of the staff with whom I interacted was simply outstanding - they were kind, accommodating, and gracious without a hint of pretentiousness that may have come with playing at such a historic and prestigious course. I feel I must call out one person in particular, Andrew Peck. He went above and beyond to make the experience the best it could be under difficult circumstances. His kindness alone makes me want to return and spend a week playing all the courses Carnoustie has to offer.
Written July 31, 2022
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Hello there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we really appreciate your feedback!
We're really pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time at Carnoustie Golf Links and will certainly pass on your regards to Andrew.
We hope to welcome you back again sometime in the near future.
Best wishes,
From the Team at Carnoustie Golf Links
Written August 18, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kenny A
Lenzburg, Switzerland74 contributions
Aug 2022
My wife and I stayed for two nights at the links Hotel, we really enjoyed our time there, what a beautiful place, the service and food was first class. Played the Kintyre the first day and the championship course the second day. The quality and condition of the championship course was outstanding, as the caddie said, the open could be palyed there with only a couple days notice it's so good.
Written March 15, 2023
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cpatrick54
San Antonio, TX18 contributions
Jun 2023
It was on our bucket list and we finally made it to Carnoustie in late June. The welcome was friendly, the starter charming, and the course was (as expected) terrific. However, the experience was not entirely as expected since the pace of play was awful (5+ hours). We (and others immediately in front and behind our group) stood around for far too long beginning on #13. Someone from the pro shop drove up in a golf cart when we (and two other groups!) were standing on the 16th tee and told us that the course marshal had called in sick that day. All of us had traveled from far and wide to play Carnoustie and we could not help but think how such a world-class and high-price facility could find itself without a marshal and how they could tolerate having so many players (paying top dollar) standing around for so many holes... Very disappointing. We played a half dozen other courses that week, all in less than 4 hours - comfortably.
Written July 20, 2023
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Hello there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review - we take all comments seriously and will certainly take your feedback on board.
We hope to welcome you back again sometime in the future.
Best wishes,
From the Team at Carnoustie Golf Links
Written August 14, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
fintan
Swindon, UK5 contributions
Aug 2021
So much better than I expected . I played the burnside course which is next to the championship course. It was a real test and very enjoyable although being slightly short the fairways and greens were excellent and many thanks to Chris who explained the course and some of the history . He was very helpful.
Written August 8, 2021
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sheena l
Coupar Angus, UK68 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This was just the perfect break , spotlessly clean room, fantastic views over the course and the most comfortable bed . Bathroom was large and had bath and shower and loads of fluffy towels. Lovely breakfast and tasty dinner all served by friendly knowledgeable staft
Written February 16, 2020
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robcorp
Melbourne, Australia22 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
The staff were amazing. I missed my tee time by accident, but they managed to still squeeze me in later that day. Given I travelled from the other side of the world for this round of golf, I was extremely appreciative with their help.
The course was fantastic as you would expect for a British open course. The caddie one of my playing partners had was great as well.
The service in the restaurant was first class.
Definitely have a round at Carnoustie if you have a chance.
Note: If your coming from St. Andrews, there is no public transport to get to Carnoustie. I had to get a taxi which cost 65 pounds.
The course was fantastic as you would expect for a British open course. The caddie one of my playing partners had was great as well.
The service in the restaurant was first class.
Definitely have a round at Carnoustie if you have a chance.
Note: If your coming from St. Andrews, there is no public transport to get to Carnoustie. I had to get a taxi which cost 65 pounds.
Written September 23, 2023
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Hello Rob,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback - we very much value your comments and are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience.
We certainly hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Warm regards,
From the Team at Carnoustie Golf Links
Written October 12, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Can you travel to competition 6 August 2020
sheena l
Coupar Angus, UK68 contributions
Depends where you are travelling from but might be best to check if competition is still on
Jim Kerr
8 contributions
Played on July 3 in Christie party...Sent note to Leanne with details and waiting on response.
iancameron2016
Connah's Quay, UK59 contributions
What question are you actually asked JKerr?
ak_1357
South Carolina73 contributions
My husband and son have a 5pm tee time, and I'm trying to arrange a time for a taxi for them back to St. Andrews. How long does it take to play a round at Carnoustie Championship Course?
iancameron2016
Connah's Quay, UK59 contributions
We played it in 4 hours 6 minutes as a 4 Ball everyone putting out. Allow 4.5 though.
tomokim158
Mitake-cho, Japan28 contributions
一人旅でカーヌスティーゴルフホテルに泊まるのですが、ラウンド出来ますか？
carnoustiegolflinks
Carnoustie, UK
Good afternoon,
If you are staying at the hotel you can either book a round of golf through them or alternatively, call 01241 802270 to book through ourselves.
Regards,
Carnoustie Golf Links
sowla
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
I’m looking at playing Carnoustie as a single in late August. Happy to join up with a two or three ball. What is the likelihood of turning up on the day or trying to secure a tee time a few days in advance ?
carnoustiegolflinks
Carnoustie, UK
Hello,
As you can imagine, having just hosted The 147th Open, we're pretty busy so don't recommend just turning up on the day. You're best bet is to contact us directly, you can find all the contact information you need on our website or also try booking via our website.
We would also just like to clarify, I think Hatso has us confused with somewhere else. There is no need for suit and tie to enter our clubhouse, Links House and you can take all the photos you want. Our only dress code is on the golf course - no denim or football tops.
We look forward to having you.
Denise A
Gold Coast, Australia440 contributions
Number 1 on my husbands bucket list - see you in July 2018 - can you please tell me what date tickets go on sale as I don't want to miss out on tickets
Thanks
Dennis & Denise
carnoustiegolflinks
Carnoustie, UK
Hi Denise,
The R&A have yet to release a specific date for the sale of tickets yet but your best bet is to register for priority ticket access and this means that before tickets do go on sale you will be notified via email.
Regards,
Carnoustie Golf Links
Chris O
Reno, NV1 contribution
I will be there in late July - early August. Is it difficult to get a tee time on the Championship course?
GAsweetpea
Thomasville, GA23 contributions
I booked through a company called Golf Scotland. They arranged all our tee times, even the Old Course. Stayed at the Fairmont in St Andrews. First class all the way .
PETER H
Dornoch, UK23 contributions
I am currently waiting for my total left knee replacement, having had my right knee done in March 2014. I was wondering if you had buggies and what is the policy at Carnoustie
carnoustiegolflinks
Carnoustie, UK
Hi Peter,
We can certainly sort this out for you.
If you could contact us through email or telephone with your full enquiry, we will be able to book this for you.
Thanks
Carnoustie Golf Links
Mark P
Chelmsford, UK
Hi I am travelling with a friend this weekend to play the 3 courses at Carnoustie, starting with the championship course on Friday. The question is do we need a handicap certificate?. We are both keen social golfers, however we are not affiliated to a club. We are not low handicappers, nor are we hackers. I play off about 20, my friend off about 18. The trip was booked as a gift through your golf travel and there was no mention of the requirement. Will we be disappointed after the 500 mile drive from Essex?
Pandabear1966
Carnoustie, UK72 contributions
Hello Mark,
Unfortunately I'm not able to completely answer your question I'm afraid. The Buddon and Burnside courses will be fine without a certificate however I'm not 100% sure about the Championship. I played a competition there and was selected for a slot due to my handicap. I would actually phone the Links office to find out. Just to let you know that there are course closures very soon as there are qualifying events for the Seniors Open going on, so it might be best to book tee times to ensure that you get to play.
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- Carnoustie Golf Links is open:
- Mon - Fri 6:45 AM - 8:00 PM
- Sat - Sun 6:15 AM - 8:00 PM
- Hotels near Carnoustie Golf Links:
- (0.04 mi) Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa
- (0.10 mi) Linksview Guest House Carnoustie
- (0.25 mi) 19th Hole Hotel
- (0.29 mi) Park House Bed and Breakfast
- (0.37 mi) Holiday cottage in Carnoustie
- Restaurants near Carnoustie Golf Links:
- (0.01 mi) The Rookery
- (0.08 mi) Dalhousie Restaurant at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel
- (0.18 mi) The Caley
- (0.32 mi) Ganges
- (0.35 mi) Thai Kitchen
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