Scotscraig is used as a final open qualifying course when the open is played at St Andrews. Being only 15 minutes from the old course, St Andrews visitors from all parts of the world come to play Golf. Although close to the sea there is something of a heathland nature to Scotscraig with more trees evident than on most links.

Scotscraig Golf Club offers two comfortable areas for Dining. The Maitland Dougal lounge where meals, snacks and refreshments are served throughout the day and evening or the excellent playfair room where tables can be booked for more formal occasions. Craig Mackie is a class "A" professional at Scotscraig and tuition can be booked easily. Scotscraig has its own practice area and putting green.