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157 Reviews (157)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
92.0%
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147 out of 157 reviews
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4.3
11 Reviews (11)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
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4.6
90.9%
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4.3
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
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About

Holes 18
Type
Style Links
Par 66
Length 5157 yards
Slope 120
Rating 68.6

Forget the golf, visit Kinghorn Golf Club for the views. Okay, maybe you don't want to forget the golf altogether, but you'll certainly want to pack a camera along with your golf clubs. Located in Fife, this 18-hole links golf course plays with a backdrop of the Firth of Forth. From the course you can see the Forth Bridge, Edinburgh and its landmarks, and Bass Rock.

The course at Kinghorn Golf Club is 5,166 yards and a par 65. You get tested right away on No. 2, a 219-yard par 3 that's trickier than it looks, what with an uphill shot that's normally straight into the wind. No. 3, another par 3, offers not a metaphoric wall but a literal one. Your tee shot has to clear it and stop on the green.

There are no par 5s at Kinghorn, but maybe there should be. The par 4s waver from the short - a 262-yard sixth that relies on you hitting your drive to the right place and your second shot accurately - and the ridiculously long, like the 462-yard eighth. Here you have to hit it long, but avoid the out of bounds on the left and hold on the sloping fairway.

Eight and No. 13 are generally considered the hardest at Kinghorn Golf Club. Thirteen - nicknamed "Lang Whang" - is a 439-yard par 4. The length is manageable, it's the "hitting into the wind" part that makes it tough. You finish on 18, the menacingly named "Cryin' Hill," a challenging 196-yard par 3.

Kinghorn Golf Club was founded in 1887, making it one of the oldest golf courses in Scotland. Starting as a nine-hole course, the final nine were finalized in 1947.

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Course Details

Year Built 1887
Architect Old Tom Morris (1887)

Rentals/Services

Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.3
157 Reviews (157)
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5.0
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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4.0
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Conditions Good
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Handicap 10-14
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4.0
Previously Played

Course was in good condition considering the time of year and the recent weather issues . Course quite tight in places with a few crossing fairways.
Would recommend giving it a go .
Some holes have excellent views over the forth estuary.
Very enjoyable day .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value winter golf

Full greens in Jan and rapid Great winter golf. £14.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Unbelievable Value

Best value for money course I have played considering it’s only £14!

Winter tees and fairway mats in play which is expected at this time of year. Some tees are mats and some are just forward. Greens in excellent condition and a good mix of long and short holes.

Would highly recommend for the price (less than £1 per hole!!)

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

Last minute booking and glad i went

Up visiting family in the area and had a booking at Dunnikier which got closed just as I arrived there but the helpful pro said there was a spot a Kinghorn if I wanted him to move it over to there. 20 mins later arrived to a friendly starter and played with 2 of the members. Cracking course in good condition considering the recent weather and a great mornings knock. Short but testing and a nice variety of holes. Would have probably struggled with the course layout if it wasn't for the members but was a great morning, good course, good crack and will head back next time im up for sure. Would love to play it again in the spring/summer. Cheers Billy and Kenny 👌🏽

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a links course!

We were looking for a day out and some relief from soggy underfoot conditions so decided a links course would fit the bill. It started badly when we realised there was no club catering on a Thursday for some reason! Then, despite the website assuring full greens in play etc, there were several winter greens and they insisted on us using fairway mats which contradicted their guidance that this wouldn’t happen until after the end of November. Several of the holes crossed each other, it was hilly, waterlogged in places, and had no sandy base - so didn’t meet links expectations. On the plus side, the views were stunning. Disappointed and we wouldn’t play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of Fife's Gems

Cheap, quirky, memorable, good quality greens, stunning views.

If you are in need of a game and in the area, it would be a shame to miss this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great wee course with super friendly staff

A great course to test your skill. Was very windy when we played which added to the challenge. The men’s 18 th tee block is still being talked about!!! Thanks to the wonderful lady in the office who made us feel welcome and explained the layout so we wouldn’t get lost! The bar was closed on the day we played which was a shame but the recommendation for Tornado Bagels was well worrh it. Highly recommend both Kinghorn Golf Club and Tornado Bagels 😃👍

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

Well worth a visit. A tricky course but very challenging.
Greens quick.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Kinghorn in July

First of all many thanks to the lady in the starting box allowing us to tee-off late after we my don and I were stuck in traffic from Edinburgh.

Kinghorn is a great little course with fantastic greens and some very challenging holes. The layout is very hilly with lots of ups and downs but the views of the Firth of Forth are unrivalled in my opinion.

It was a very warm evening and we decided to visit the clubhouse at the 11th tee which was the closest point to top up on liquids. Unfortunately the bar was cash only as their card machine was down. We asked for water to take on the course but the barman refused despite us saying we would pay at the end of the round once we visited the local ATM which was a few hundred yards away in the main street of Kinghorn.

We intended to stay in the clubhouse afterwards for a few beers until my wife picked us up but dedided to give our money to the Central Bar in Kinghorn instead due to the barmans attitude.

A real shame as Kinghorn is a lovely course but one persons attitude can certainly affect the overall experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Most fun on a golf course for £22

Friendly welcome, wonderful lunch Had a venison casserole with mash and vegetables which I wasn’t expecting. My wife has smoked haddock with a poached egg. It was excellent and great value. The course is fantastic and in great condition with very quick greens The second over the wall is special. The views are outstanding. Edinburgh looks very close. Berwick Law, Arthur’s Seat and the Forth Bridges from the whole vista I will be back very soon. Credit to @ukgolfguy for the recommendation.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Disappointed with GolfNow

On golf now you could pay £32 if a one or two ball. And £23 for 3 or 4 ball. So we paid £32, but on the day another 2 had been paired up with us who also paid £32. I contacted Golf Now saying as this is now a 4 ball we should all be reimbursed. Golf Now stated it was Kinghorn who were responsible for the fees. I’m sorry but regardless of how the 4 ball is made up we should be paying £23. And clearly Golf Now, who’s app we use and it’s them that can set up the booking procedure to accommodate reimbursement, are clearly not interested. Very disappointed in their response. As for the course, dried out and needing watered. Very hilly for a links. Staff very friendly. But wouldn’t play again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great tight links course. Even better views. Fantastic par 3 selection.

Staff and local members all friendly on arrival. and offered tips for the opening holes, which were all quick tight (turns out this info was well needed). Food and drink in the clubhouse was reasonably priced, of good quality and service was very quick.

Course was brilliant condition given the inclement weather we have had recently with very quick greens and well defined fairways- a putt before going out was needed to test get the lay of the land. Practice facilities were in good condition and a welcome sight before a tight links round.

Given the course is short and tight well placed tee shots (and a little local knowledge) is needed for the majority of the holes. The driver did get used on the longer par 4's. It has a fairly unique hole selection where there are no par 5's and 7 par 3's (off the yellows) making for a stern test of tee shot.
Some brilliant views of the Forth estuary from the top of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wee gem

Great course and plays well all year round,good touch required around the greens,catering really good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Find

After playing off mats on a heavily Parkland course all winter, myself and three friends decided to try a Links course in Fife. He GolfNow deal as too good to turn down. For the time of year the course was in exceptional condition.

The Greens in particular were lightning fast. The Course layout is quirky, but fun! Both the local members we met and the Course staff were friendly and engaging. If you love Golf and fancy a real challenge and treat, have a go. I have played Golf all over the world and I can honestly say you will not find a nicer set up!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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