Scotscraig Golf Club, Tayport
Par 71, 6,669 yards
Website: www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
The Course: An intriguing mix of links and heathland, Scotscraig has been a regular final qualifying venue when the Open Championship is held at nearby St Andrews.
After a gentle start, the rugged 4th is the first of several testing par fours in the front nine. After the turn, the challenge becomes tougher still with narrow fairways and well-protected greens. The raised green at the short 13th requires careful distance control while the par five 14th is an eagle opportunity – or a potential card-wrecker.
The round is completed with two short but tight par fours, which again place a premium on accuracy off the tee.
Signature hole: At 366 yards, the 4th should be straightforward but the raised green falls away sharply on all sides and will only accept a well-struck pitch. Get it wrong off the tee and all sorts of trouble awaits.
What makes it special? Scotscraig’s combination or links and heathland is unusual – but somehow it just seems to work.