St Andrews Advice

[IanM]

Going to play St Andrews Old and New in May and have rented a cottage in Pittenweem. Looking to play some additional golf on the coast where we're staying , I am aware of the names Lundin, Leven and Crail, etc but would appreciate a steer from folks on here about how they'd prioritise the list! Used to be coached by Pro who came from Anstruther! (playing with wife who is off 31)



Thanks!

 

[Jimaroid]

You wouldn't really be disappointed with any of them.

I'd say Lundin and Leven are the best options and it's difficult to choose between the two - they're equally good. There are two courses at Crail, Balcomie and Craighead but I'd go for Lundin or Leven over both of them.

Edit: Forgot to add, there's also Elie which I'm told is lovely but I've not played it. Yet.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I would also consider the Eden course which is fairly friendly for a higher handicapper.

 

[Val]

Another vote for Elie

 

[Qwerty]

Of those Ive played In the area In order I'd say Castle, Lundin, Jubilee,Crail balcomie, Also if you fancied a trip inland then Ladybank is certainly worth a trip.

You've got to try the Chippy in Pittenween its superb, even better than the famous one in Anstruther Imo. Nice spot but a lack of Pubs, Theres a regular bus into Anstruther though, the Dreel Tavern on the way in is a great little pub, very good food too.

 

[stevek1969]

Try Scotscraig its the club bi centenary year so wee bit of history or Elie which is good course, i wouldn't play Leven thought it was a poor course to be honest Lundin is much better

 

[Smiffy]

I've been to the area on more than one occasion and would heartily recommend a few of the aforementioned courses.
Lundin is good, Scotscraig is well worth a visit, and Ladybank is a lovely heathland track.
Although you mention links golf, if you wanted to venture inland (about 30 miles or so) and try a couple of other good courses I could also recommend a visit to Blairgowrie or Alyth.
Blairgowrie (Rosemout) is a belter, and well worth the journey, and Alyth is just a nice course and being lesser known it is (was) quite cheap compared to some of the others we played.

 

[IanM]

Thanks all... v helpful. Haven't been to Fife for 20 odd years!! eek! Return is long overdue

 

[patricks148]

don't forget the Angus courses are just short drive away..

Monifieth/ Panmure/ Carnoustie/ Montrose are not that far, would play these ahead of any parkland course in fife

 

[stokie_93]

Sorry to hijack the thread. (Hope you don't mind)

Can anyone advise on places to eat/places to get merry in Dundee? We're staying there when we play St Andrews in march!

 

[Jimaroid]

Can anyone advise on places to eat/places to get merry in Dundee? We're staying there when we play St Andrews in march!

Where are you staying in Dundee? Any particular food you're after? There's a whole range of stuff within 5 mins walk of the city centre, proper pubs, craft beer pubs, restaurants etc.

 

[stokie_93]

Where are you staying in Dundee? Any particular food you're after? There's a whole range of stuff within 5 mins walk of the city centre, proper pubs, craft beer pubs, restaurants etc.

Just outside the city in a place called Cragie I believe.

Any good restaurants welcome for suggestion. Curry houses etc

 

[Jimaroid]

Just outside the city in a place called Cragie I believe.

In that case, you're pretty much exactly half way between the City Centre and Broughty Ferry. There are numerous pubs and restaurants in Broughty Ferry, practically within sight of each other or a short walk one street over, can't go far wrong with any of them. For curry, I've always found Indos on Brook Street pretty good.

City Centre pub wise. Brewdog, Innis & Gunn Beer Kitchen, Clarks, The Pheonix, Tickety Boos & Dukes Corner are the places I head to but I do hang out with a possibly younger crowd.

 

[patricks148]

Just outside the city in a place called Cragie I believe.

Any good restaurants welcome for suggestion. Curry houses etc

been out a few times in Broughty Ferry, always been good.

 

[stokie_93]

In that case, you're pretty much exactly half way between the City Centre and Broughty Ferry. There are numerous pubs and restaurants in Broughty Ferry, practically within sight of each other or a short walk one street over, can't go far wrong with any of them. For curry, I've always found Indos on Brook Street pretty good.

City Centre pub wise. Brewdog, Innis & Gunn Beer Kitchen, Clarks, The Pheonix, Tickety Boos & Dukes Corner are the places I head to but I do hang out with a possibly younger crowd.

Thanks for the advice mate.

I'm 23 so consider myself reasonably young.

Especially compared to all the oldies on here :ears:

 

[stevek1969]

Right my good man a Dundee resident here, so West Port area is decent for drinking, The West House, Tinsmith , Boudair, DCA pub wise , night club Liquid or Club Tropicana oh forgot Clarks bar there all in the same bit . The casino is open to 6 am so most people end up there after the clubs. If you like Cocktail bars the Caird 172 is good as is Braes as a pub all at the bottom of the Perth Road all really 5 minutes walk .

I wouldn't venture into the centre as its full of wallopers looking for trouble, anything else just ask oh Currie house Rishi's is good.

Where abouts are you staying in Dundee?

 

[Jimaroid]

Thanks for the advice mate.

I'm 23 so consider myself reasonably young.

Especially compared to all the oldies on here :ears:

Ah, you'll be well sorted with that lot then.

 

[stokie_93]

Right my good man a Dundee resident here, so West Port area is decent for drinking, The West House, Tinsmith , Boudair, DCA pub wise , night club Liquid or Club Tropicana oh forgot Clarks bar there all in the same bit . The casino is open to 6 am so most people end up there after the clubs. If you like Cocktail bars the Caird 172 is good as is Braes as a pub all at the bottom of the Perth Road all really 5 minutes walk .

I wouldn't venture into the centre as its full of wallopers looking for trouble, anything else just ask oh Currie house Rishi's is good.

Where abouts are you staying in Dundee?

Thanks for the advice matey! I doubt we'll be doing any club in due to two reasons:

- We're there mid week, Monday & Tuesday night
- Our tee times at St Andrews are really early!

Pubs and nice bars are fine for us!

We're staying in Craigie mate so just outside the city centre!

 

[stevek1969]

Thanks for the advice matey! I doubt we'll be doing any club in due to two reasons:

- We're there mid week, Monday & Tuesday night
- Our tee times at St Andrews are really early!

Pubs and nice bars are fine for us!

We're staying in Craigie mate so just outside the city centre!

Haha, Tuesday night is student night normally in Dundee, Craigie is 10 mins or less in a taxi from the town, are you staying in B&Bs

 

[stokie_93]

Haha, Tuesday night is student night normally in Dundee, Craigie is 10 mins or less in a taxi from the town, are you staying in B&Bs

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That's very dangerous territory with the Old Course at 7:30AM on the Wednesday :rofl:

Yeah we're staying in like an apartment type place, looks smart tbf!