Carnoustie

[Canfordhacker]

Off to Carnoustie this weekend for first time, playing all three courses there and staying in the hotel on the course. V excited, 8 of us on a road trip.

Any advice, gotchas, things not to miss that we should be aware of?

 

[evemccc]

You’ll have a great time. The Burnside is very good, the Champ is really excellent….only the 4th and 9th are average holes…the rest superb

Staff I thought were very good - Rookery is good to watch people on the first and 18th….but if you want an old school club atmosphere, head to the Caledonia or Carnoustie Club for food and drink

A super place really, you’ll love it

 

[Captainron]

A proper test awaits. Don't shy away from going for it. It is the type of course that can get on top of you if you are too timid.

The last 3 holes are magic!

 

[Gopher]

Don't worry about your score... it's a very, very hard course. Just enjoy it..!

 

[Singlefiguregokfer]

No advice, but I hope you have a cracking time

 

[Hobbit]

Played all 3 courses, and all 3 are better than decent. Think I’ve played the championship course 3 times, and stood on the 17th tee I couldn’t ‘see’ a decent line off the tee. There is one there, I just wasn’t good enough. Found the hotel bar and food to be fine but not full of character. Have a wander into the town and find a decent pub for a change of scenery. The breakfasts were very good.

 

[Curls]

If there’s two 4 balls ye really ought take at least a caddy or two per group in the Championship. Some won’t be pro caddies, some will be members who caddy on the side. But they will be invaluable in helping you with lines and almost as importantly - finding lost balls. Groups lose a huge amount of time on that. And then the rest of the course either backs up or you leave multiple groups through. I can’t remember how much they are but split between 2 of ye it’s nothing major and by 4 it’s nothing. Just tip him very very well if you’re putting him through that! It’s hard work with 4. Go without if you like but imo you’ll not look back and think about the money.

 

[Neilds]

As all the good club pros say on the website ‘long and straight is the key to a good score on this hole’.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

My favourite course of all time. Loved the Old Course for the history and atmosphere and certain iconic moment but Carnoustie challenges you on every shot. I had a wonderful caddy who had so many tales and so patient with my game

 

[evemccc]

The third hole tee shot is as strategic as they come

Loved the second (or third ) shot to the par 4 15th…. Amazing green complex

The last three holes get all the plaudits but the last four holes are really a cut above - and the 15th is every bit as good / hard as nails, as the final three

I played the champ course 4 times in a week courtesy of the Tassie comp (and if I was retired and/or had plenty of time and cash, I’d be there every year) - wonderful course, holiday and experience

 

[Canfordhacker]

Thanks for the input gents, all appreciated.

What about restaurant/pub recommendations? Looks to be few restaurants other than Curry and Chinese. Would we be better getting train to Dundee?

 

[Crazyface]

Thanks for the input gents, all appreciated.

What about restaurant/pub recommendations? Looks to be few restaurants other than Curry and Chinese. Would we be better getting train to Dundee?

T' hell with that. Eat in the restaurant in the hotel. Probably the best food I've ever eaten. Curry and Chinese indeed! Go into the changing rooms. Many people don't bother with this, but its all part of it I feel. No need for a caddie either. I shot 4 over my H/C. I actually found it a doddle once I'd calmed down after the first (6).

 

[patricks148]

after Muirfield Carnoustie is my 2nd fav course, thought its thought to be a tough test, i think its one of the fairest, good shots get rewarded and poor ones heavily punished. 16th is a par 3 that can wreck a scorecard. ive played it using driver and was short or 7 iron long

 

[KenL]

My favourite course of all time. Loved the Old Course for the history and atmosphere and certain iconic moment but Carnoustie challenges you on every shot. I had a wonderful caddy who had so many tales and so patient with my game

Interesting! I have played it twice and except for a few of the holes I am not a fan.
No views whatsoever, that's important to me. The 3 finishing holes I don't like at all. Especially 17, no idea where to go to avoid the snaking burn and potentially a blind shot into the green

Give me the old course, Troon or Muirfield any day of the week before Carnoustie.

 

[upsidedown]

Love Carnoustie and in the Tassie in 10 days time

 

[Bobthesock]

If you can't reach the green on the 18th don't lay up too close to the burn. You will probably be in a divot and then be playing your 5th from the same spot