Fife
Affectionally known as the East Neuk, golf in Fife is truly outstanding. Boasting the Home of Golf in St Andrews, with the Old Course one of seven public links in the town, Kingsbarns and Crail Golfing Society are just short drives away. Opened to wide acclaim in 2020, Dumbarnie Links is set for a bright future, while the area offers plentiful other superb choices, with The Dukes among them.
Fife videos
Take a look at a selection of Fife courses in our own, or partnered films, showcasing some of Fife’s best courses. Episodes from our ‘Scotland’s Less Obvious’ series with The Average Golfer, to the Un/Official Golf Guide to Scotland with Erik Anders Lang, highlighting the diversity of the great golf in Fife. More course from Fife can also be found on our YouTube channel.
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STORIES FROM FIFE
playing kingsbarns
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“Having said that, anywhere at Kingsbarns would entice you to return. The gentle drive through the golden wheat and barley fields of East Fife gives no indication of what lies ahead.”
playing The old course
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“If you’ve not played the Old Course then your perception of its layout may have been formed from television broadcasts over the years.”
Old tom trails - crail
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“ These traditional links, retaining Tom’s original holes, provide a tremendous experience for golfers of all abilities and guarantee a day of fun as you battle both nature and your own game.”
podcasts featuring fife
podcast episode 8 - st andrews
In this episode we head to the home of golf to find out just why the old town is the most famous golf destination in the world.
podcast episode 5 - new courses of scotland
In this episode we dive into Scotland’s newest courses including Dumbarnie Links and Kingsbarns in the kingdom of Fife.
FIFE GOLF ACCOMMODATION
Check out some of our recommended Fife accommodations partners.
Rusacks st andrews
Occupying an iconic 1600s building, the hotel is steeped in golfing history. Overlooking the picturesque town of St Andrews—and just a stone’s throw from Old Tom Morris’s famous Old Course Links—it’s a monument to golf and its founders, as well as a luxurious base for explorers of St Andrews.
old course hotel, golf resort and spa
Bordering the renowned 17th Road Hole of the Old Course, the Old Course Hotel overlooks the famous links courses and the West Sands Beach. This prestigious AA Five Red Star-awarded hotel has 175 rooms including 34 suites and is recognised as one of Europe’s leading resorts.
hawkswood country estate
Hawkswood Country Estate is a luxurious retreat conveniently located 10 minutes from the famed links of St Andrews, nestling in the picturesque hamlet of Peat Inn. A sumptuous five-star resort boasting world-class facilities, a haven surrounded by 65 acres of tranquil countryside and is ideally situated to provide easy access to some of the world’s best golf courses.
BOOK YOUR TOUR
With one of our recommended Golf Tour Operators
SAMPLE 2023 fife golf itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Glasgow or Edinburgh & transfer to your hotel (5 nights at Rusacks St Andrews, The Old Course Hotel or Hawkswood Country Estate)
Day 2 - Play Crail
Day 3 - Play Dumbarnie Links
Day 4 - Play The Duke’s Course
Day 5 - Play Kingsbarns Golf Links
Day 6 - Transfers
Transportation options: Hire a car & drive yourself, or book a luxury coach & driver
Our recommended Golf Tour Operators - Bonnie Wee Golf, GHW Golf Tours, Morton Golf & Perry Golf can create bespoke packages including other courses and accommodation providers, sightseeing, restaurants and whisky tastings as part of your package.