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4.5
Value
4.9
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4.5
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4.7
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4.5
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4.1
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4.5
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4.8
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 5867 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.6

St. Michael's Golf Club sits atop Gallow Hill, providing spectacular views past the River Eden to the historic buildings of St. Andrews. The course sprawls across a prehistoric settlement that is protected by Historic Scotland. The terrain is an interesting mix of wooded parkland and undulating heathland with a well-draining sandy base. The golf course features small greens and narrow fairways that place a premium on accuracy. While it may not have the prestige or the classic links layout of St. Andrews, St. Michael's Golf Club offers just as formidable a test. The challenges begin immediately on the first hole, an uphill par 4 with a fairway that slopes right to left. St. Michael's signature hole is the par-3 15th, which many consider to be the most demanding short hole in Fife. There is a large dip to the left and rear of the green, a bunker to the front right, and out-of-bounds to the left and on the railway line behind.

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Course Details

Year Built 1903
Golf Season Year round
Architect Old Tom Morris (1903)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, Delta, Mastercard, Maestro, JCB
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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4.5
212 Reviews (212)
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Having reviewed this course at least once before . . .

I would add that, while there are a few quirky holes, it's a decent challenge. Going to St. Michael's is about inexpensive golf for many locals. But, by virtue of that very thing, the people are a major attribute. The course itself is somewhat hilly and dry, but the greens are pristine and putting there is a pleasure! If you'd like to meet real Scots doing what real Scots do, this is the place. If you're looking to hobnob with rich Americans, this isn't the place.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Rolling Hills Near St. Andrews

If you're looking to check out your game prior to a round at a more expensive course, this is a good tract. Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Rolling hills and a few quirky holes, but, overall, a fun test for the medium to high handicapper.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

A little gem

This little gem is tricky! It is not long, but club selection is critical to being successful here! I played it three times in two weeks as St Andrews was busy with some of the courses closed for the Open next week.
The first round conditions were benign, dry fast fairways and quite slow greens, I didn’t show it the respect it deserved, result: 5 over my handicap! Next wind was blowing from the west! 20+ mph! Again way over my handicap. Had another go on Thursday: birdied 13 after decent drive went long and left, shaped 3 wood through the gap in the conifers to 10’ & holed the putt! A sublime moment! Finished 1 under handicap & won match 2 up!
Yes, a tricky inexpensive little gem! (The driving line on 18 is important, I found it once in 3 goes, result was drive 265 yds. Miss it you’ll be in the trees or bunkered on the left!)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Excellent course, especially the back 9, greens were very good fast and true , great value for money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

pleasant round

We have played St Michaels a few times and would be happy to retun again. Course has some quirky holes particularly on the back 9. Course conditions were dry and running fast on the fairways. Greens fairly slow but in nice condition. People at the club are really friendly and make you feel welcome. Catering has been good in the past but didn't use on this visit

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Nice wee course with some challenging holes

Nice course with the fairways quite dry almost like a links course. Good greens, quite true and fast. Some quirky holes towards the end of the course. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Back Again!

This is a good challenge for beginner and the experienced golfer. Good variety of holes and greens are improving as the weather has got warmer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing value

Really interesting course especially the par 3s. Will make it a regular from now on. Could easily have paid 2/3 times more and I would still think it was worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Another good round

This course is our 'home' when staying in Fife. Suits all levels of ability in our family and is reasonably priced considering cost of other courses in the area. Will definitely be back again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Another good round

This is our 'local' when staying in Fife. Played it several times. We have a range of golfers in our family from 13 to a beginner and it suits us all. Greens were a little bare but not surprising for the time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilly enjoyable course

The general condition of the course was average
We played off mats on the tees. The fairways were patchy & the greens had just been hollow tynned & top dressed which did not give a true reflection of their condition
Pace of play was excellent. As a 2 ball we were round in 2 hours 45 minutes.
Made very welcome in the clubhouse after the round.
I am sure that in another couple of months the condition of the course will improve.
Great value for money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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