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4.6
285 Reviews (285)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
98.4%
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279 out of 285 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
26 Reviews (26)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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26 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The greens consistently impress visitors, with the downhill par-3 15th standing out as a memorable signature hole on a well-laid-out, challenging layout. Welcoming clubhouse staff and outstanding value for money make this course a strong recommendation for visiting golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 5867 yards
Slope 128
Rating 73.6

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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Course Details

Year Built 1903
Golf Season Year round
Architect Old Tom Morris (1903)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, Delta, Mastercard, Maestro, JCB
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.6
285 Reviews (285)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well worth the money

Course has really good variation, excellent condition and some cracking holes in particular on the back nine. Well worth the money paid and I intend being back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Hidden gem

Really good course, great variety of holes with greens in near perfect condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

We played St Michael’s for the first time despite being local to the area and it did not disappoint!!

A couple of tricky holes make this course really unique and the back 9 in particular is amazing!!!

Will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Excellent staff

As usual excellent service and course in excellent condition the best we've seen it in years lookin forward to the next time especially the breakfast

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Course is well maintained

Good parking facilities, staff were friendly and course was in excellent condition.

The front 9 was good and the back 9 was fine up until 15 when it felt the course was crammed together due to lack of space. Some challenging holes .

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great staff

Great little course, very small greens with run off all round most greens not the longest but need to hold greens to score, great people so friendly . My go to wee day out when in the area and it's cheap for what you get

4star

Need to sort out the food,!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing St. Michael’s golf course and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lovely course and would recommend playing it. Would happily return to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value

Course was in great condition and fantastic price. Love the outside space they have created at clubhouse

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent back 9

Small provincial club with character. Lots of room but punishes the bad slice or hook. Fairways are a bit parched and dry due to a few years of dry summers and absence of fairway sprinklers but greens were good, if just a bit slow in comparison to other courses round St Andrews. Some quirky holes, but excellent par threes and a challenging and very interesting back 9. Some hills and valleys to negotiate on the back 9, noticed some elderly lady members playing behind sensibly opted for 9 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

St Michaels

1st time playing at St michael really good course it has everything long holes short holes they are all a different challenge aswell.the views are stunning.staff are really friendly. Definitely worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Enjoyable

Greens were in excellent condition, nice mix of woodland style with a little links thrown in. Fairways were parched (sign of a good summer). Nice wide fairways and rough forgiving on most holes. Some interesting holes carved out of quarry on back none. Could benefit from more yardage markers to help the visitor as there is a few blind shots to greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

A good course for all abilities

Fairways are a bit parched and you get some odd

bounces - a bit like links on parkland. Greens however were very good. Avoid the rough if you can - we lost a few balls!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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