Fraser1986

Not my first time playing down at Kirkistown Castle and won't be my last.

After humfing around on wet city courses all winter, I decided to fir down to Kirkistown knowing it would be much better underfoot. I wasn't disappointed. Course was in superb order. Full tees were back on and the greens were a pleasure to put on.

The course never disappoints to be fair, but after such a long winter, it was class to play on a dry course. If you haven't played the course before, then don't wait.

Professional shop was well stocked and the pro was a good lad. Never ate at the club but had a pint after the game. All very friendly.

Arrived at the course around 8.30am for a 9am tee time. When I arrived there was a course closed sign up...disaster since I had driven 3 hours to get there. Pro shop was closed for the winter months but club manager assured me that the course would open within an hour (frost delay). He kindly gave me a range token and asked me to come back in 45 minutes to get an update. Practice facilities are superb!

Right enough the course was fit for play when I returned from the range. It truly is a spectacular piece of links land - the views are spectacular and the layout is superb. Some real dramatic tee shots from high to low early on in your round. Would say you have to make your score on the front 9 with the back 9 being the tougher of the two. 3 hours 10 minutes for the round and a nice pint after.

Can't recommend Rosses Point highly enough.

Played with 5 friends on Saturday 25th March. Arrived at course for 1.30pm tee time and was welcomed by friendly Director of Golf - Jonny. Despite not having buggies booked there was no issue getting them. The weather was glorious and the course matched it. Second time playing it and things have only got better. Very dry despite the winter weather and the greens (although a little slow) rolled perfectly. Layout is superb, no 2 holes the same. A must play on your road up to the likes of Castle Stuart and Dornoch.

Criaghead seems to get over shadowed by it's elder counterpart Balcomie, but be sure not to overlook this fantastic course. The first 3 holes offer views over the older Balcomie course, then the course snakes away down to the Firth of Forth. the view over to Edinburgh, Gullane, North Berwick and back along the Fife coast is not be missed from the back of the 7th green. The views are great but the course is just as good. A great mixture of short and long holes that require a sharp short game.

Has to be one of the truest links courses in Fife. Met by the club professional with all the information we needed. Course was in superb condition and had just come off mats. first 4 holes follow the water out to Lundin Links then you about turn and play back towards the town. Back to back par 5's at 12 and 13 offer some chance of the wind doesn't blow. What will blow your mind is the finishing hole. In my opinion, the strongest finishing hole in Fife. 440 back to the clubhouse over a snaking burn and often into the breeze! Dumped it in the water trying to make it home in 2! Amazing course.

We ate in the Leven Thistle clubhouse. Very friendly and excellent food.

Cold but bright winter's day made for such an enjoyable round at the Kittocks. Staff were very friendly and gave us all the information we needed. We were never pressured nor did we catch up with anyone in front. Greens were superb and a bonus in the area not to have to play off Mats. Highly recommend a round here for winter - top value for money!