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.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by duIkqOhO7d4tSby9JjyR on 07/21/2026
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Photo submitted by duIkqOhO7d4tSby9JjyR on 07/21/2026
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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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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
Golfer Reviews
Great course... annoying greenkeeper!!!
Great course which even in wetish conditions held up very well but my round was spoiled by the greenkeeper who didn't really show any courtesy to me and continued cutting the grass around the tee boxes even when I was about tee off. I know he has a job to do but he could of at least stopped for a minute or so.
Lovely course
Thoroughly enjoyed playing this interesting course. The weather was nice which helps as I guess it can be a bit windy on the higher parts of the course. Nice layout with some interesting challenges. I hope to go back sometime - loved it.
Great Wee Course
First time playing this year although we have playrd many times before. Interesting mix of holes make for an enjoyable day's golf. Course in good condition even although still early in the season. Everyone very friendly. Thoroughly recommended for good value golf.
A Really Enjoyable Place to Play
Great day golfing by a group of 8 of us. Staff were very friendly and pleasant providing a really good service. The course was looking in great condition for the start of the season.
Enjoyed playing the course which has good fairways and short semi rough making it ideal for visitors and middle handicap players. Greens required good approach shots, and were in good nick for the time of year. Good variety of holes and would go back and play again.
In a two ball we were round the course in 3hrs 10mins.
Must also say that staff were very friendly and helpful.
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.