St. Michaels Golf Club
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About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (W) | 72 | 5867 yards | 73.6 | 128 |
| White | 70 | 5867 yards | 68.9 | 122 |
| Blue | 70 | 5631 yards | 67.8 | 119 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5631 yards | 72.3 | 125 |
| Red | 68 | 5208 yards | 65.5 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5208 yards | 70.0 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 68.9/122 W: 73.6/128 | 419 | 168 | 341 | 443 | 307 | 373 | 176 | 261 | 502 | 2990 | 352 | 360 | 156 | 396 | 486 | 157 | 337 | 285 | 348 | 2877 | 5867 |
| Blue M: 67.8/119 W: 72.3/125 | 408 | 159 | 330 | 436 | 298 | 327 | 166 | 253 | 494 | 2871 | 333 | 354 | 152 | 380 | 479 | 138 | 319 | 265 | 340 | 2760 | 5631 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
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Look! A train. 15th tee. Photo submitted by t1643093895 on 09/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Aidanio on 09/24/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Signature par 3 - 16. Photo submitted by Milky14 on 09/13/2023
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by wallybob on 07/19/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161929975 on 07/26/2021
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Photo submitted by Dylanmcb on 06/16/2021
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The 15th Par 3 Photo submitted by BJK77 on 10/14/2020
Very Enjoyable
Greens were in excellent condition, nice mix of woodland style with a little links thrown in. Fairways were parched (sign of a good summer). Nice wide fairways and rough forgiving on most holes. Some interesting holes carved out of quarry on back none. Could benefit from more yardage markers to help the visitor as there is a few blind shots to greens.
A good course for all abilities
Fairways are a bit parched and you get some odd
bounces - a bit like links on parkland. Greens however were very good. Avoid the rough if you can - we lost a few balls!!!!
Great looking course
Played st.michaels for first time in 6-8 months and looks fantastic.new extension built outside clubhouse which has more table's and chairs overlooking the course.started playing here year's ago and always enjoy playing and taking in the views.only thing missing was no food.would definitely recommend.
Great course and interesting joles
My son and I had a great day out .spoke to a few members who gave us great advice and everyone was extremely friendly .golf course in great condition and enjoyed it that much my son is joining as a member.
Fantastic course
Played this for the first time today and even though it’s a very open course ( hard to lose a ball )
It’s quite technically challenging with some narrow fairways, well placed trees and deep bunkers around the greens.
A couple fantastic looking Par 3s
Would definitely play here again.
St. Michaels Golf
Lovely course as this is our regular course to play on. As usual , the weather was against us at this time of year. It didn’t put me off for a great game and continued improvement of my game. Also have a chance to test my golf app for accuracy of yardage on each hole. Well done to the staff keeping the course in excellent condition. I’ll be back very soon.
Good Value for money
This course has some lovely views of the local countryside from some of the high tees.. |Fairways are generous. Pace of play was good no pressure from front or behind! Greens a little bumpy but not surprising at this time of year.
Amazing
Played this course 3 times now, alway travel from Glasgow; absolute hidden gem and not for off the links courses in St Andrews... if you think other wise you must be a Tory
Well worth the money
Course has really good variation, excellent condition and some cracking holes in particular on the back nine. Well worth the money paid and I intend being back.
Great course
We played St Michael’s for the first time despite being local to the area and it did not disappoint!!
A couple of tricky holes make this course really unique and the back 9 in particular is amazing!!!
Will definitely be back
Great course conditions
Great course, was a busy day with the weather being so good. A little bottle necked towards the last 3 holes but didn't effect the Great atmosphere
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