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St. Michaels Golf Club
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St. Michael's Golf Club sits atop Gallow Hill, providing spectacular views past the River Eden to the historic buildings of St. Andrews. The course sprawls across a prehistoric settlement that is protected by Historic Scotland. The terrain is an interesting mix of wooded parkland and undulating heathland with a well-draining sandy base. The golf course features small greens and narrow fairways that place a premium on accuracy. While it may not have the prestige or the classic links layout of St. Andrews, St. Michael's Golf Club offers just as formidable a test. The challenges begin immediately on the first hole, an uphill par 4 with a fairway that slopes right to left. St. Michael's signature hole is the par-3 15th, which many consider to be the most demanding short hole in Fife. There is a large dip to the left and rear of the green, a bunker to the front right, and out-of-bounds to the left and on the railway line behind.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White (W) | 72 | 5867 yards | 73.6 | 128 |
| White | 70 | 5867 yards | 68.9 | 122 |
| Blue | 70 | 5631 yards | 67.8 | 119 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 5631 yards | 72.3 | 125 |
| Red | 68 | 5208 yards | 65.5 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5208 yards | 70.0 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 68.9/122 W: 73.6/128 | 419 | 168 | 341 | 443 | 307 | 373 | 176 | 261 | 502 | 2990 | 352 | 360 | 156 | 396 | 486 | 157 | 337 | 285 | 348 | 2877 | 5867 |
| Blue M: 67.8/119 W: 72.3/125 | 408 | 159 | 330 | 436 | 298 | 327 | 166 | 253 | 494 | 2871 | 333 | 354 | 152 | 380 | 479 | 138 | 319 | 265 | 340 | 2760 | 5631 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 6 | 11 | 9 |
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3 wise men Photo submitted by wbrown1960 on 02/26/2026
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Photo submitted by Guto1 on 07/21/2024
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Picture doesn’t do the hole justice. Photo submitted by Bluedenny on 05/08/2024
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Look! A train. 15th tee. Photo submitted by t1643093895 on 09/25/2023
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Photo submitted by Aidanio on 09/24/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Photo submitted by AndrewBrown1872 on 09/14/2023
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Signature par 3 - 16. Photo submitted by Milky14 on 09/13/2023
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by laurie60 on 07/30/2023
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Photo submitted by wallybob on 07/19/2022
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Photo submitted by u314161929975 on 07/26/2021
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Photo submitted by Dylanmcb on 06/16/2021
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The 15th Par 3 Photo submitted by BJK77 on 10/14/2020
Golf Weekend Away
Great forgiving course. Not much to write home about but I enjoyed the simplistic design. Back 9 was more interesting which I enjoyed. Would recommend. Hope to play again.
Superb
This course is superb, a right challenge but fun, enjoyable and talk about value for money, would recommend anybody going to St Andrews\Carnoustie to make time and play this hidden gem, cant fault it and cant wait to olay it again
Gem of a course
I made a last minute booking to play this course and I am so glad I did. The course was generally in great condition. The staff and members are very friendly and helpful and I would like to thank them for their contribution to a very enjoyable day.
Fantastic course
Played this course many times before and have never seen it as good as it was to play today
Terrific wee course
Played here for the first time, and it wont be the last. Terrific wee golf course in great condition
Great place
Went on a blustery Saturday afternoon greeted by a long uphill par 4 against a 45 mile wind thinking oh dear- but had a great time, ok almost blown off the tee a few times but a nice course with some lovely holes and great views. And then comes the final 4 holes that are full of character, loved it and almost forgot the wind - great place need to come back on a sunny calm day to enjoy fully
This course has great views
Get the negatives out the way. Caught the course on the wrong day/time. Slow visitors with buggies holding the whole course up and a three ball of unfriendly members in the group behind.
That aside this is a terrific little challenge. Small greens, play for the front and a great closing stretch. 15th is the signature hole but don't over club as you'll end up on the railway line! 16th is a great challenge of a tee shot and again watch out for the trains!
Overall tyou are spoiled for choices in this area but St Michael's is well worth a visit.
Couple of great holes
Great course with two fantastic holes . 15th short par 3 from tee well above green. . 16th holes difficult drive over a brow with trees each side. worth a visit. Great value
Wee Tester
Played this course 4 times over the past 4 weeks and thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe not the magnificent views of the links courses in and around St Andrews but lovely testing holes especially when windy.
Would recommend St Michaels for all handicap golfers
Hilly course
Course was enjoyable but quite hilly. Fairways a bit patchy in places and greens ok.
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