Golf in Carnoustie

The very essence of the game of golf was born in Carnoustie and the passion for the game still exists to this day. In the region that called 'Carnoustie Country' there are around 30 golf courses of varying strengths and challenges, but all share the one common trait in that they are nothing but a genuine delight to play.

Of course, the most famous of all the courses in the region is the Carnoustie Championship course, host to a myriad of tournaments in recent years. It was the scene of Paul Lawrie's momentous Open Championship victory in 1999 and more recently has enjoyed exposure as part of the unique dunhill links championship alongside to other links gems, The Old Course at St Andrews and Kingsbarns.

The Burnside and Buddon Links courses which occupy the linksland beside the championship are also worthy of a mention.

Of the two, the Burnside is unquestionably the better known as it has previously been used as qualifying venue for the Open. It is a genuine links course that is both testing and fun to play.
The fairways are narrow and corrugated bordered by heather, rough whins and the strategically placed pot bunkers that are a trademark of all three Carnoustie layouts.

Far shorter than either the Championship or the Burnside, the Buddon Links course has seven par threes and only one par five and is therefore a much less demanding test of golf that provides an enjoyable round for all standards of golfers.