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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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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
Great short course
Great short course, staff very freindly. Members are very welcoming and helpfull. We played and it was a wee bit windy, the fees could be better, but when most courses are playing winter greens the full greens were a delight, if a bit faster than most winter greens.
Happy with the condition
Played of winter mats, the course was in pretty good condition and the greens were in good condition
Not bad
Course in great condition, and good for a beginner. The pace of place was really slow and some of the golfers wouldn't let you play through
Amazing round
Beautiful course amazing views and some pretty tough holes
A course with some very interesting holes
We were a 4 ball, playing pace was good. Superb back 9 15 16 17 superb golfing test. Overall we really enjoyed our day. Will return
Great par 3s
The back 9 is my favourite with a number of par 3s including their signature elevated par three looking onto the railway.
This course has fabulous views.
An absolutely super day. Enjoyed the variety of holes and challenges. Greenstaff can rightly be proud of the course condition . 5 star! We will make this one of iur top five in Fife!
Nice wee course near St Andrews
Well looked after course. Decent if basic facilities. Needs decent warm up area.
Can't complain about overall vfm
Excellent course
This is a fhidden gem of a course with some great holes that would test players of all levels. It may not be the longest but you have to think your way around the course with a wide variety of shot scenarios presented throughout the course. Pace of play is excellent and the greens were in good condition and rapid. Players on the course were helpful and the staff in the clubhouse were very friendly. If you are in the Fife region I would recommend this course. It is great value and a good test when compared to its more well-known neighbours courses in St Andrews
Hidden gem of a course
Played this course for the first time on holiday with family and friends. Absolutely loved it. Fairways were lovely, greens were beautifully maintained, and some really interesting and challenging (but fair) holes. And the back 9 is really picturesque. Rated 5 star by all 6 of us, so will definitely be back next year.
Scottish gem
Thoroughly enjoyed this course. Some quirky holes,course in great condition,we will definitely be back.
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