St. Michaels Golf Club
About
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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Photo submitted by mattys83 on 05/12/2026
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Photo submitted by mattys83 on 05/12/2026
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Photo submitted by mattys83 on 05/12/2026
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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
Good value
Was winter course but still full greens, couple of winter tees but course was in okay condition, greens immaculate for this time of year. NO MATS :-)
Excellent for this time of year
It's always a struggle at this time of year to find full greens in operation so we were delighted upon arrival to find 18 full greens. Most courses have core holes and the roll and pace is pretty dire. These geeens were in great condition and had good pace. I've also played against st mikes in the scratch league and can vouch for the friendliness of the staff and excellent food. This is one course that people should definitely play, especially the value for money. Great little track, if it was 10 miles closer to home I'd be signing up for a membership.
only 9 holes open
Were disappointed when we arrived to discover only front 9 open. Were looking foreard to playing this course as we have played it before. Also score cards not accurate to take account of changes to the course. Would like to play it again when changes are complete. Played today 11th October.
Fun golf
We had an amazing time playing this course. It is challenging and gives you a great walk, lot of up and down. The people are the best!
Quiet but brilliant
Full greens and tees when other clubs are struggling to open. Overall a really nice course.