Crail Golfing Society
18/18 Hole
Crail Golfing Society
Balcomie Clubhouse, KY10 3XN Crail, Fife, UK
Phone: +44 1333 450686, Fax: +44 1333 450416
- 18-Hole Balcomie Links Course
- 18-Hole Craighead Links Course
- Driving Range & Practice area
Yes - every day.
Season: Year round
£70 - 170 (82-199 €) / 18 Holes
Wednesday
21°C
Thursday
17°C
Friday
17°C
Characteristics
Situated on the easternmost edge of the Kingdom of Fife, just 12 miles from St Andrews, the Crail Golfing Society offers a pure distillation of Scottish golf history. Founded in 1786, it is the seventh oldest golf club in the world. The venue boasts two distinct 18-hole layouts: the historic Balcomie Links, crafted by Old Tom Morris, where natural undulations and coastal winds demand shot-making creativity rather than distance; and the modern Craighead Links, Gil Hanse’s first design outside the US, which provides a contrasting test with clifftop vistas and ancient drystone walls. The experience is completed by a clubhouse perched on a rocky outcrop, offering panoramic sea views alongside local dining and practice facilities.
Courses
18-Hole Balcomie Links Course
Opened in 1895. Design: Tom Morris. Style: Links.
Terrain: Undulating
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | 69 | - | - | 5922 yards |
| Red (Women) | 70 | - | - | 5230 yards |
18-Hole Craighead Links Course
Design: Gil Hanse. Style: Links.
Terrain: Undulating
Scorecard
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow (Men) | 72 | - | - | 6828 yards |
Practice Facilities
- Driving Range (9 tees)
- Practice Area
- Putting Green
- Practice bunker
Visitors
Both Courses
Visitors are welcome every day.
Advance booking is essential.
Green Fees
18-Hole Balcomie Links Course
| Green Fee | Monday - Sunday |
|---|---|
| 18 Holes | |
| Juniors up to the age of 17 | £25 (29 €) |
| January - March 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £90 (105 €) |
| April 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £110 (129 €) |
| Day ticket | £160 (187 €) |
| May - September 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £170 (199 €) |
| Day ticket | £240 (281 €) |
| October 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £90 (105 €) |
| November - December 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £70 (82 €) |
18-Hole Craighead Links Course
| Green Fee | Monday - Sunday |
|---|---|
| 18 Holes | |
| Juniors up to the age of 17 | £25 (29 €) |
| January - March 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £90 (105 €) |
| April 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £110 (129 €) |
| Day ticket | £160 (187 €) |
| May - September 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £125 (146 €) |
| Day ticket | £240 (281 €) |
| October 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £90 (105 €) |
| November - December 2026 | |
| 18 Holes | £70 (82 €) |
Amenities
Club Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Locker rooms
- Car park for dog owners
- Club accepts credit cards
- Bar
- Snack Bar
Restaurant
Balcomie Restaurant and Bar
Phone: +44 1333 450278
[email protected]
The Balcomie Restaurant and Bar offers spectacular views over the 18th green and coast. Open to members, guests, and visiting golfers, it's a special place to enjoy local, fresh food and drinks. The menu features local specialities, international dishes, and club favourites, catering to all tastes.
Pro Shop
Pro Shop Services
Phone: +44 1333 450960
[email protected]
The Pro Shop is the hub for all things golf at the Society operated by PGA Professional David Snodgrass. The shop offers hire (powered and push trollies, buggies, current model Titleist club sets). Pre-booking is required for hire items; a disability card is required for driving cart rentals.
Rentals
- Clubs for hire
- Trolley for hire
- Electro-trolley for hire
- Electro-cart for hire
- Caddy
Golf tuition
Crail Golfing Society – Coaching
Phone: +44 1333 450960
[email protected]
PGA Professionals Invested in your Golf and Growing the Game
Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve your game; Crail’s team of PGA Professionals can provide coaching tailored to every level of player. Individual and group tuition, as well as our thriving Junior Golf Academy, are offered in a relaxed and picturesque learning environment.
The Club
General Information
Founded: 1786
Membership: Not available
Personnel
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Secretary | David Roy01333450686 |
| Pro | Graeme Lennie01333450960 |
User Reviews
| 5 Stars: | 4 | |
| 4 Stars: | 6 | |
| 3 Stars: | 0 | |
| 2 Stars: | 0 | |
| 1 star: | 0 |
Most Recent Reviews
- Original version
Pure fun on a timeless links course
Reviewed December 5, 2024
We played the Tim Morris course "Balcomie Links" in early September 2024 in pleasant sunny weather.
The course has already been accurately described by others here. The relatively thin rough and the not-too-long fairways contribute significantly to the positive playing experience.
Due to its age, the course is literally flooded with US golfers. Unfortunately, this is reflected in the significantly increased green fees.
Nevertheless, we can recommend the place without reservation. If you have time afterwards or beforehand, you can treat yourself to a section of the popular "Coastal Pathway" hiking trail from there.
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- Original version
Great fairways along the coast
Reviewed July 23, 2023
Several holes of the Balcomie Course are right on the water, from the others you always have a beautiful view of the sea. Holes 13 and 15 have a steep climb over the rough to the green. A challenge! Hole 14 a spectacular par 3 down from the clubhouse hill. In June the fairways were beautifully grassed. A magnificent course with green fees still affordable compared to Kingsbarns or St Andrew.
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- Original version
Fairways straw yellow
Reviewed September 14, 2022
Playmate Balgomie Links Great sea views from all holes.
Fairways August 2022 straw yellow due to drought but very playable.
Greens impeccable and fast.
Very nice staff and because of the view worthwhile restaurant.
Historic place with sometimes outdated crossing layout.
Overall, however, it cannot come close to the neighboring Kingsbarns course - but it only costs 1/3 of the green fee (120 Pds)
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