Crail Golfing Society

St Andrews & Fife

Crail Golfing Society, founded in 1786, is the seventh oldest golf club in the world and a true gem on Scotland’s east coast.

Located just a short drive from St Andrews, the club offers two outstanding links courses: Balcomie Links and Craighead Links, both providing breath-taking coastal views and a pure links golf experience.

Balcomie Links, originally designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris, is a classic Scottish links course known for its stunning seaside holes, where the North Sea comes into play, creating both beauty and challenge.

Craighead Links, designed by the renowned Gil Hanse, offers a more modern test of golf with wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and panoramic views of the Firth of Forth. Unlike Balcomie, Craighead is a championship-standard course that requires precision and a sharp 19th club.

Crail Golf Club combines history, natural beauty, and challenging golf to offer a truly special experience on Scotland’s historic coastline.

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