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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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
Cracking Course
Locely course with some magnificent Par 3's. The 14th,15th and 16th are up there with some of the best holes I've played. Word of caution though i would definitely recommend Buggies if over the age of 60 or people that struggle with Fitness
Unwelcoming Members
Put a real dampener on the round with an aggressive member scolding our group who were unaware that certain tees were competition only. The staff members we met upon arrival were really friendly and helpful, the same can’t be said for a pair of the members who were very hostile towards us, for an honest misunderstanding. There is a way of politely explaining things to people which these members don’t seem to understand. As newer golfers it can be really off putting when people conduct themselves this way. I would not recommend anyone who is new to the sport to play here, until the club can address these members to show more positive behaviours towards said newer visitors.
One of the best.
After travelling up to Scotland to play Monifieth and St Andrews New course to celebrate my 50th we needed another course to play whilst there. We decided upon St Michaels and it was the best decision we made. Absolutely stunning course. Tee to green it was in phenomenal condition. Memorable holes on every turn especially the par 3 15th followed by the par 4 16th. It was just a gem of a course. We were made more than welcome by the staff there. Friendly, helpful and genuinely lovely people. Such a great day.
Lovely day.
The course was fairly busy with it being a bank holiday Monday. There was a 4 ball that let us through quickly and everyone else was keeping up with play. Greens were great and I love playing down towards the railway line (especially as a train goes past).
Bargain!
Myself and a mate played the course and I have to say what a bargain. I have paid more for courses which are less enjoyable and worse maintained. Greens were immaculate and there is some cracking holes throughout. I will 100 percent be playing again.
Lovely 18 hole course, great layout
Great course, but being a visitor none of the holes were numbered.
definition of a scottish gem!
Course was in great condition and also great fun! well worth a visit, one of those scottish gems you talk about!
Nice wee track
Played here lots of times in the winter and is always on full greens. The course was in great condition considering the poor weather lately, greens were outstanding. If your looking for a relatively cheap course on full greens during the winter, this is the place to come.
Warm welcome
Touring Scotland in our Motorhome and we’re staying close by. Warm helpful welcome ensured we were out and playing promptly… conditions were bright but with a stiff two club wind adding to the challenge - greens were recovering from Autumn maintenance but still ran true if a little sandy. Front 9 are the newer part of the layout , the back 9 has a couple of great signature holes - 14 , 15 , 16 stood out for me - good value food and drinks had in the clubhouse were the welcome remained warm - Thank you and hope to see you again ⛳️🏌️♂️
A course of two halves
First 9 holes are fairly straightforward and no great features. Back 9 are more exciting and testing. Some good features towards the end with the short par 3 15th and blind 16th tee.
Whilst it’s close to St Andrews is more of a parkland course with some trees and being up on a small hill some holes can be windy.
Good fun but for GolfNow players or should be about £20 maximum.
Great Value and Very Welcoming
Having driven passes this club many times I finally decided it was time to give it a go. We were looking for a course that wasn’t too long, playing with the ladies, also was good value. St. Michael’s didn’t disappoint.
We picked a tough day as it was blowing a gale, even the locals commented on how hard it was playing.
The course was in great condition. Some of the views were wonderful. We even saw a red squirrel at the 15th tee!
Being a train nut I enjoyed the last 4 holes along the railway.
We had a light lunch before our round. The staff couldn’t be more accommodating.
Go and have an enjoyable round.
Excellent value & surprising back 9.
Myself and my girlfriend okayed this course at the start of the September weekend, with an afternoon tee off I expected it to be quite busy however the pace of play was excellent. The front nine is laid out very well and offers a varied challenge with the lucky dip par 3 proving the most difficult. The back nine however is where this course shines, St. Mick’s corner and the holes each end of that are truly excellent. The whole course was in great condition and the food in the clubhouse was also superb. I wish we were more local to enjoy it more often. Thanks!
Great course
Had brilliant day with my grandson course was good greens we’re quality
Great course and brilliant value
This course is a bargain at the price, well looked after and very friendly staff in the clubhouse and in the course. Played
It last year and it’s even better this year. Well worth playing.