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Richard McMurdo (England) 31/08/07

Was fortunate to play the Balcomie Links on one of the better 2007 Summer days. The sun shone but the wind was still there to make it oh so interesting! Probably one of the finest condition links I’ve ever played. To appreciate truly how good this course is you must play it from the white tees and I urge you to do so.

Some might say a strange inward 9 with so many short par-4’s and par-3’s but don’t let that fool you. The green on the short par-4 15th slopes towards the sea and makes for an interesting putt following a head-scratching approach. The green on the outward 8th & 9th also take some appreciation. The drive needed for the 5th hole makes for one of the most challenging holes surely in the country. Sand, rocks & sea to your right, wind blowing from left to right and small landing area about 200+ yrds away. I walked off it with a net par but two of our party walked the hole after being 5 off the tee!

Not only was I fortunate to play this in the sun but if you play with a really good golfer (scratch to +4 handicap) then you’ll see some of the most creative shots ever (texus wedge, 3-wood putts, utility club short approaches, driver with no tee to keep the ball under the wind).

If you’re from overseas and want to play true links alongside the more well known Fife courses then make sure that this is on your list of ‘must play’ courses.

Value for Money	7
Challenge	8
Off Course	8

Martin Ward (England) 15/12/06

Played it about 6 years ago and again in early September 2006. What more can be said than has been below. FANTASTIC

Value for Money	9
Challenge	9
Off Course	7

Alistair How (England) 11/08/06

Played both courses on a day ticket - £55, which I felt was good value. Both differing courses but a great links test. The Balcomie would be overwhelmed by modern equipment, but the wind, OOB and contours make it a thinkers course. On several holes I was having to club up or down by 3 irons. A tough test even at a par 67 off yellow.

Craighead is no lesser of a test, just different. Much flatter, and slightly spoilt by the kart track nearby, but has wicked bunkering. The first lulls you, but the second punishes any wayward shot and this continues.

Played early Aug. Course was in good shape. Dry bouncy fairways mean the ball runs and runs, but also the greens, where even the slightest gradient send the ball off.

Club house - old style, but a warm welcome.

Value for Money	8
Challenge	9
Off Course	7

John Bell (Scotland) 10/06/05

I have played this course 3 times now in the 18 Hole Open they hold there in August. The Balcomie is a fantastic links experience where you'll need every type of shot in the bag. I Love playing here. The 5th is probably the hardest Par 4 ive ever played. I strongly recommend this course. Havent played the Craighead yet but it looks tough. The 18 Hole Open is on both courses Sat 13th Aug. Go its only a TENNER or so

Value for Money	8
Challenge	7
Off Course	10

Ian Brown (UK) 09/06/03

We played the Craighead at the end of March and the Balcomie at the end of May. We both actually preferred the Craighead to the Baclomie. The Craighead was deserted on both occaisions where as the Balcomie always seems to be busy so if you want some millionaires golf then try the Craighead. The views and scenery on both golf courses are just about as good as it gets so the journey to this remotest of all the golf courses in Fife is well worth it. Hell Hole has to be seen and played to believe it. Working out how much you can cut off the corner took ages especially as we played it into a gusting 25 to 35 mph wind. Probably the hardest par 4 I have ever played. There are several other memorable holes including the closing stretch of par 3's (13, 14, 16 and 18). I would recommend a day ticket to include both courses.

Jim Rooney (Scotland) 12/06/02

Played both courses this week and would thoroughly recommend them to any serious golfer. The Craighead will eventualy rival some of the more famous names in Golf. It is a must play.