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Dunfermline Golf Club
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Dunfermline Golf Club has had four homes, which seems like a lot, except it has been around since 1887. So that averages to one home every 30 years. The math is a little fuzzy, though, because the club has been at Pitfirrane since 1953.
The current golf course was designed by architect J.R. Stutt. He played loose with the length, giving Dunfermline five par 5s and five par 3s, an unusual combo that gives the golf course lots of variety from hole to hole. In fact, on the front nine, no par is repeated twice, a streak that isn't broken until No. 10, which starts a string of three par 4s.
The most taxing stretch, unless you have a booming driver, has to be the final five holes, start at No. 14, called "West Lodge," a 381-yard par 4. You have to drive left to avoid a big tree on the right. The green is surrounded by trees also. No. 15 is a 479-yard par 5 called The Pentlands. You get a reprieve on Myrend, the 16th, a par 3 with a reasonable length of 156 yards and a generous green, albeit littered with bunkers.
The Dunfermline golf course closes with a bang, starting on 17, Malcolm's Wheel, a 497-yard par 5. Your second shot will be blind, with a small green free of bunkers. No. 18 is the real monster, though. Halketts Hame is the longest on the course at 528 yards. Don't let the length intimidate you, though. It's a straight shot, with a wide green and few bunkers.
Visitors are welcome at Dunfermline Golf Club. The dining room features a full menu, and snacks are available in the members lounge. There's a pro shop, a practice area, a driving range and putting greens.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 6121 yards | 69.8 | 131 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5788 yards | 73.4 | 135 |
| Yellow | 70 | 5788 yards | 68.3 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5419 yards | 71.6 | 128 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 69.8/131 W: 75.2/138 | 283 | 208 | 475 | 370 | 173 | 381 | 480 | 340 | 185 | 2895 | 378 | 304 | 340 | 163 | 381 | 479 | 156 | 497 | 528 | 3226 | 6121 |
| Red M: 66.5/123 W: 71.6/128 | 265 | 168 | 457 | 334 | 156 | 348 | 417 | 330 | 147 | 2622 | 353 | 265 | 286 | 153 | 367 | 402 | 145 | 395 | 431 | 2797 | 5419 |
| Handicap | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 |
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Just Perfect
This course is only 1 hours drive from Glasgow
It is a hidden gem , we got a tee time at 11:22 for £43
From to start to finish it was a perfect golfday
Checked in at Pro Shop , great welcome from the Pro , gave us all the information we needed about course and clubhouse.
Started with breakfast in the massive modern clubhouse , service was great , the lady at the bar was very pleasant and showed us to a table with the coffee
Clubhouse is stunning , with loads of history
Onto the course , beautiful condition, due to heatwave we are having the fairways are very firm so getting a lot of run
Being a parkland you are always in danger of getting blocked by trees or lost in the rough, very forgivable for reasonable play.
Greens were immaculate and fast , point positions on the day were tough
Layout of course is varied , some really nice par 3s , blind holes maybe a bit annoying for first time but looking forward to returning knowing the layout
Definitely a hidden gem
Lovely Course
First time visiting Dunfermline GC. Arrived 75 mins early, made welcome by pro shop staff, given a tube of balls (free) for the range.
Was able to tee off 10 mins early, no one visible in front of me and easily found my way around the course. Got through 18 holes in just over 3 hours.
Course was in great condition, but I struggled to adapt to the slow speed of the greens (my problem - not the club’s).
Will definitely visit again when visiting the area.
Thanks to all at Dunfermline GC
Nice course with some challenges holes. Staff very friendly
Beautiful Course
Love the front 9 of the course . Mature lovely tree lines and Good green conditions.
4 ball 21st June 2024
Lovely course and lovely set up in general. Bar staff very pleasant and food very nice. Unfortunately we were stuck behind a 4 ball that had lost at least 1 hole on the group in from . We were constantly waiting to play shots. The 1 lady in front thought we were going too fast. It did state that you should be round the front 9 in 1 hour 40 mins. We were 2 hours. Also. Wry little sand in bunkers which needs dealt with if the course wants to be up there with others
Well maintained cpurse
Took a punt on a dry day hoping it was going to dry under foot. Was pleasantly surprised at how well the course looked and played after horrendous rain recently. Would definitely play this again.
Really nice course, was in great condition. The greens were really good. Friendly members and pro. Would definitely go back for another round
Great course
Greens were fantastic, course was a good test and the staff were very friendly - what more can you ask for!
Great day
Everything really good….
Snack/coffee pre round
Pro shop excellent
Warm up on range
Course excellent condition
Greens fantastic
Great day out
Excellent
Haven't played here for a few years. Course in great condition and greens fab.
Highly recommended
Dunfermline GC
Unfortunately coring of green work started the day we went which spoiled the round for us , combination of winter greens and greens covered in sand.. Which is disappointing given I phoned and asked the current status of greens the day I booked and wasn’t informed of impending work.
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