Annsmuir,
Ladybank, Fife KY15 7RA
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+44 (0)1337 830 814Pro shop
+44 (0)1337 830 725Fax
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Sandy Smith (Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside.
Designer:
Original 6-hole course laid out by Old Tom Morris (1879). Extended to 9-holes (1910). Extended to 18-holes (1961).
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12 miles N of Kirkcaldy
Ladybank
Ladybank Golf Club: Lovely Ladybank - one of Scotland's lesser known gems, and located only a few miles from St Andrews. Laid out over a fairly flat area of wooded heathland, the fairways are either tree-lined or heather-lined, and quite often both.
From the tee many of the fairways will look uncomfortably tight, with the trees, heather and solid bunkering all conspiring to create a narrowing effect - accuracy versus length will be at a premium if you want to record a good score. Ladybank is always well maintained and a pleasure to play.
Pick of the holes: there are many excellent holes, not least the long par-4 14th (462 yards from the tips), which kicks-off a demanding closing stretch of five consecutive par-4 holes.
Visitors welcome after 9:30am on weekdays and Sundays; no outside visitors on Saturdays.
Must book in advance. Recognised handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts and/or caddies available for hire if pre-booked.
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Ladybank has been used as a final qualifying venue for Open Championships held at St Andrews. The course is home to a few of the UK's relatively small population of native red squirrels.
Scotland's 50th best course (Golf World, 2023).
Britain & Ireland's 174th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Letham, Ladybank, Fife KY15 7RU
+44 (0)1337 810 381
Visit websiteThis 450 year old turreted castle can offer all the character of the past with comforts today's visitor expects from an excellent quality hotel. Situated in 17 acres of woodlands with it's own loch, there is ample opportunity to stroll the grounds or just relax.
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Ladybank
St Andrews Links (Old, New, Jubilee, Eden and Strathtyrum courses); St Andrews (Duke's); Scotscraig; Lundin; Leven; Downfield.
Balbirnie Park, Markinch Village, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 6NE
+44 (0)1592 610 066
Visit websiteRecognised as one of Scotland's finest Grade A listed historic houses, this wonderful Georgian mansion (built in 1777) is set within a 416 acre country estate. Privately owned and personally managed, Balbirnie is acknowledged as one of Scotland's top small luxury hotels. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.
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Lundin; Leven; Elie; Ladybank; St Andrews Links (x7 courses); St Andrews (Duke's).
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Rory McIlroy: scooped the 2024 European (DP World) Tour season-long Order of Merit title, joining Seve Ballesteros as a six-time winner of this prestigious award.
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Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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