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Carnoustie Golf Links - Championship Course |
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The fateful shot Jean Van de Velde was faced with on the 18th. Picture: Nick Robbie
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Course description:
After almost quarter of a century, the Open Championship returned to Carnoustie in 1999 and lived up to its reputation as the toughest links course in the world. Most of the world`s top players struggled to tame the 7,361-yard monster. Not since 1975 had the Open been held at Carnoustie. In that year, Tom Watson came from nowhere to win. On its return it was perhaps fitting that a local hero, Paul Lawrie from Aberdeen, should win after a four-hole play-off with American Justin Leonard and France`s Jean Van de Velde. Lawrie`s winning score of 290 six over par is testament to the degree of difficulty. Carnoustie has been called the killer links and Walter Hagen described it as the greatest course in the British Isles. When the wind blows, it changes from a sleeping giant into a terror. Even from the club`s medal tees, 6,941 yards, it is still formidable. Carnoustie last hosted the Open Championship in 2007.
18 holes, 6,941 yards (medal tees), par 72 (SSS 75).
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Signature hole:
FOURTEENTH (483 yards, par 5) – The famous Spectacles, two large and deep bunkers in the face of a ridge guarding the green about 80 yards from the flag. The tee-shot is critical, for there is out of bounds on the left and a wood to the right and bunkers sited to catch and punish the smallest error. The tee-shot must be long and perfectly placed to have any chance of carrying the Spectacles with the second shot.
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Course Card
| Hole |
Yds |
Par |
Yds |
Par |
Hole |
Yds |
Par |
Yds |
Par |
1
| 401
| 4
| 391
| 4
| 10
| 446
| 4
| 425
| 4
| 2
| 435
| 4
| 412
| 4
| 11
| 362
| 4
| 352
| 4
| 3
| 337
| 4
| 316
| 4
| 12
| 479
| 5
| 462
| 4
| 4
| 375
| 4
| 374
| 4
| 13
| 161
| 3
| 141
| 3
| 5
| 387
| 4
| 375
| 4
| 14
| 483
| 5
| 468
| 4
| 6
| 520
| 5
| 500
| 5
| 15
| 459
| 4
| 442
| 4
| 7
| 394
| 4
| 373
| 4
| 16
| 245
| 3
| 235
| 3
| 8
| 167
| 3
| 157
| 3
| 17
| 433
| 4
| 421
| 4
| 9
| 413
| 4
| 420
| 4
| 18
| 444
| 4
| 428
| 4
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Yds
Out |
3,429 |
3,318 |
Yds In |
3,512 |
3,374 |
| Total Yds |
6,941 |
6,692 |
| Total Par |
72 |
70 |
| Address: Links Parade, Carnoustie DD7 7JF
Tee reservations: +44 (0)1241 802270.
Fax: +44 (0)1241 802271.
Professional: Lee Vannet.
Email: golf@carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk
Website: www.carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk
Visitors: Yes. Must have handicap certificate - men 28, ladies 36. Weekdays and Saturdays after 2p.m. Sundays after 11.30a.m. Contact in advance for availability.
Green Fees: £130 per round wekdays/weekends. Catering: restaurant and bar
Facilities: clubhouse, changing rooms, showers, club hire, trolley hire, putting green, practice ground.
Location: South-west side of town off A930.
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Dunhill Links Championship (also at St Andrews and Kingsbarns)
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| Local Amenities | |
| Airlie Arms Hotel | | Vibrant yet relaxing small country inn style hotel offering the best in Scottish hospitality and cuisine. On the doorstep of Glamis Castle and Carnoustie. Golf, fishing, shooting and stalking can all be arranged locally. Wonderful ground floor en-suite bedrooms and a sauna for guests` enjoyment. Open all year and ideal for corporate leisure, small groups and individual travellers alike. | Address: 4 St Malcolms Wynd, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 4HB | Tel: 01575-572847 | Fax: 01575-573055 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Alyth Hotel | | Very friendly, Scottish owner run small village inn style hotel has an envious reputation for its simple, warm and welcoming hospitality. Wonderful golf courses, shooting and fishing and a wealth of peaceful walking and cycling routes on the doorstep. Superb range of spacious relaxing facilities, non-smoking en-suite bedrooms. Uncomplicated, impressive cuisine promoting the natural flavours of excellent fresh local produce. Open all year.
| Address: 6 Commercial Street, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8AF | Tel: 01828-632447 | Fax: 01828-632355 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Ballathie House Hotel | |
On its own estate overlooking the River Tay, Ballathie House offers a Scottish hospitality in a house of character and distinction with spacious master bedrooms. STB ****, two AA rosettes for food, winner of the `Macallan Taste of Scotland Country House of the Year` and Johansens recommended. Two-day Getaway Break from £80 per person per night.
| Address: Kinclaven, Stanley, Perth, Perthshire PH1 4QN. | Tel: +44 (0)1250 883268 | Fax: +44 (0)1250 883396 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Carlogie House Hotel | | A small friendly country house hotel set in delightful, secluded grounds close to Carnoustie championship course. All bedrooms with en-suite facilities, colour TV with satellite channels, radio, direct-dial telephone, tea-makers and hairdryers. A full a la carte and table d`hote menu is available in the restaurant. Lunch and supper meals available in bar. | Address: Carlogie Road, Carnoustie, Angus | Tel: 01241-853185 | Fax: 01241-856528 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Carnoustie Links Hotel | | Overlooking Carnoustie’s 18th green, this Victorian mansion provides a warm and friendly atmosphere. Most bedrooms have views over the course and each has a private bath/shower, colour television, radio alarm, hairdryer, hospitality tray and direct dial telephone system. The restaurant offers the best of Aberdeen Angus beef, the freshest fish and locally grown vegetables and fruit. | Address: Links Parade, Carnoustie, Angus DD7 7JF | Tel: +44 (0)1241 853273 | Fax: +44 (0)1241 853319 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Dalmore House Hotel | | Family-run licensed hotel adjacent to the famous Rosemount golf course. Many more golfing venues within a short distance. All your needs catered for, including golf packages, tee times, bargain 3-5 day golf tickets. All bedrooms en-suite and meal times to suit tee-off times. Cosy bar with pool table and the finest malts. Also mini golf area in the grounds for practising. | Address: Rosemount, Blairgowrie, Perthshire PH10 6QB | Tel: +44 (0)1250 872150 | | | |
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| | | Kinloch House Hotel | | One of Scotland’s premier STB***** hotels, which also holds three rosettes for its cuisine. Situated only 90 minutes from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Fully equipped to handle all golfing requirements, including itineraries, tee times and transport. Has its own health and fitness facilities and drying room. Excellent winter rates offered.
| Address: Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 6SG | Tel: +44 (0) 1250 884237 | Fax: +44 (0) 1250 884333 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Old Manor Hotel | | Country House Hotel in picturesque seaside village. Delightful accommodation overlooking Largo Bay and two championship golf courses -- many others within a short drive. Aithernie restaurant or Coachman`s Bistro offer excellent dining choices. Special rates for small groups and individuals. AA*** two Rosettes. St Andrews 12 miles, Edinburgh 45 minutes. | Address: Leven Road, Lundin Links, near St Andrews | Tel: 01333-320368 | Fax: 01333-320911 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Queens Hotel | | The ideal location for golfers. Easy travelling distance to over 50 golf courses, including Gleneagles, Carnoustie, St Andrews and Rosemount(Blairgowrie). Budget golf packages, including arranging tee-off times on numerous local courses. A three-star hotel with full leisure facilities. Our sister hotel, The Lovat, also three-star, offers excellent golf packages | Address: 105 Leonard Street, Perth, Perthshire PH2 8HB | Tel: 01738-442222 | Fax: 01738-638496 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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| | | Rosely Country House Hotel | | A beautiful Victorian listed residence surrounded by four acres of woodlands and secluded gardens, situated on the edge of the rural Angus town of Arbroath. It is within a short driving distance of the world`s most famous golf courses, including St Andrews, Carnoustie and Downfield. | Address: Forfar Road, Arbroath, Angus | Tel: 012418-76828 | Fax: 012418-76828 | Send Email | |
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| | | The Sporting Laird Hotel | | Small privately-run hotel located just a mis-hit 7-iron from The Old Course. The perfect place to enjoy your stay in Scotland. Please see website for full details plus bargain golf breaks and special offers. `We hope to welcome you to the Laird and St Andrews – Haste ye here!`
| Address: 5 Playfair Terrace, St Andrews, Fife KY16 9HX | Tel: +44 (0)1334 475906 | Fax: +44 (0)1334 473881 | Send Email | Go to Web Site |
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