Montrose Golf Links - 1562 Course

About
The 1562 Course at Montrose Links (previously known as Medal Course) is a majestic layout in the true traditions of Scottish links golf and has played host to many important events in its history, including the Scottish Professional Championship in 1967 and 1970, the Scottish Amateur Championship in 1975 and the British Boys Championship and Internationals in 1991. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club honored the Links in being chosen as a final qualifying golf course for the Open Championship at Carnoustie in 1999 and again in 2007.
Located on the links between the town of Montrose and the coast, the Montrose 1562 Golf Course is recognized as the fifth oldest golf course in the world. Golf has been played on the 1562 Course since at least 1562.
Described as "a magnificent stretch of marvelously natural ground" the course challenges golfers with its undulating fairways and fast greens, made more difficult when the wind whips inland from the sea. The par-71 golf course measures 6,585 yards.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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White | 71 | 6585 yards | ||
Yellow | 70 | 6102 yards | ||
Green | 70 | 5474 yards |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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White Mens M: 71.7/129 | 391 | 391 | 137 | 365 | 292 | 510 | 368 | 329 | 444 | 3227 | 379 | 444 | 150 | 320 | 414 | 555 | 235 | 418 | 346 | 3261 | 6488 |
White Ladies W: 78.2/135 | 391 | 391 | 137 | 365 | 292 | 510 | 368 | 329 | 444 | 3227 | 379 | 444 | 150 | 320 | 414 | 555 | 235 | 418 | 346 | 3261 | 6488 |
Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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Hole 1 Photo submitted by dougmacnamara on 10/13/2021
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Photo submitted by dougmacnamara on 10/13/2021
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Photo submitted by biggav85 on 05/25/2021
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Photo submitted by JJUK67 on 09/16/2020
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Photo submitted by t2087821883 on 09/04/2020
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/19/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/19/2018
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Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/19/2018
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View from the 2nd tee, tight fairway and the north sea Photo submitted by Colin468 on 10/13/2016
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Photo submitted by ryanmc1718 on 03/30/2015
Very unwelcoming
Zero for customer service. Unfriendly pro in the pro shop. No hello, welcome, etc, all he said was play off mats, even in first cut. Grumpy man.
We asked if there was a nearby driving range as we were about an hour early, he said no. Found on google maps that there is one a 2 minute drive away. Bunkers all out of play, tee mats shoddy and uneven. Definitely not worth £55
Montrose 1562 Jan 22
Good course all greens in play friendly pro and players
Great course
Really enjoyed the course, was in a great condition and we were lucky the weather was good on the day, will definitely play again soon
Montrose in January
Good course only problem was temporary greens but like this course, play it a lot during winter, usually an update on the course every morning on their website but couldn’t see one this time but like that usually
Great links course
Even though it was a shorter course because of winter tees, the course itself was well set up on proper greens, greens a little bit slower than in the summer but in great condition, will be back to play again
Historic (5th Oldest in World) Course - must play!
Lots of history to this course - leave time before or after for a meal/drink/tea at the Royal Montrose Mercantile Club. The course was in great shape. Although some of the fairways were wide, this course was far from easy! Lots of bumps and rolls, trees and bramble bushes and of course, deep bunkers. A little disconcerting, are several tee-boxes for the next hole situated right beside the green of the last hole, causing you to wait to hit-up to the green. That said, a good experience.
Excellent links course
All round excellent course in great condition with very good greens a true links .
Excellent Links course
Brilliant Old fashioned Links course. Great condition and greens were fantastic. First time I’ve played it and would highly recommend you play it if you want to play a traditional Links course
A course of a thousand planets
classic links golf
First time here , windy and a bit of the wet stuff !!
Classic links golf at its best course in great shape for this time of year !!
Enjoyable track !!! will definately be back!!!
Traditional Links golf
Traditional links golf. It was a calm and sunny day. Some very nice holes that tested all aspects of your game. Good course layout in great condition. Typical undulating expansive links greens. Good test of golf that I would recommend to fellow golfers. I would go back again.
Fabulous old style links course
As a single player it can often be frustrating when a course is slow, but I was around in just over 3 hours, hardly having to wait despite plenty of groups in front. Course was in great conditions with some challenging tee shots, greens were perfect and just enough breeze coming off the sea to make you think.
Have to say this was probably my best round ever - shot 6 over. The putter worked for once.....
Coming back again for this one.
Classic must- play course
Had a good day again at this classic course. Tests all aspects of your game. Greens were testing, once you got there. Classic views . Tough course but enjoyable. Clubhouse & staff very friendly. Would recommend as price was well worth the money.