Play Golf in Fife
Pinewood Country House offers an ideal base for golfers wishing to explore some of the finest and most historic courses in Scotland. From world-famous links to excellent practice facilities and hidden local gems, everything is within easy reach.
Play Golf in St Andrews & The East Neuk of Fife
We would be delighted to help you organise your golfing itinerary during your stay.
For winter golf, packages can be arranged directly through the St Andrews Links Trust at www.standrews.org.uk. We would be pleased to act as your preferred accommodation provider for your winter golfing break. Reservations for winter packages typically open each year in August.
Golf Courses Near Pinewood
St Andrews Links Trust Courses
Approx. 7 miles from Pinewood Country House (St Andrews town area)
The world-famous St Andrews Links is the Home of Golf and comprises seven exceptional courses, including the iconic Old Course.
These courses can be booked directly via the St Andrews Links Trust:
www.standrews.org.uk
The Old Course, along with the New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Balgove, and Castle courses, form one of the most historic golfing complexes in the world, with origins dating back to the 15th century. The Old Course in particular is regarded as the birthplace of golf as we know it today.
Kingsbarns Golf Links
Approx. 16 miles from Pinewood Country House
Kingsbarns is a modern masterpiece set along a stunning stretch of coastline just south of St Andrews.
Originally opened in 2000 and designed by Kyle Phillips, it was carefully crafted to restore traditional links golf to this historic coastline. The course is consistently ranked among the best in the world and offers uninterrupted sea views from almost every hole.
Dumbarnie Links
Approx. 20-22 miles from Pinewood Country House
Dumbarnie Links is one of Scotland’s newest championship links courses, located on the stunning coastline of Largo Bay in Fife.
Officially opened in 2020 and designed by former Ryder Cup player Clive Clark, the course was built on land with golfing history stretching back centuries. Combining wide fairways, dramatic dunes, and spectacular sea views, Dumbarnie has quickly earned international recognition as one of Scotland’s premier modern links experiences.
Gleneagles
Approx. 50-60 miles from Pinewood Country House
Gleneagles is one of the most iconic luxury golf resorts in the world and home to three championship courses set within the Perthshire countryside.
Founded in 1924, the resort was developed by the Caledonian Railway Company as a destination of elegance and sporting excellence. The King’s and Queen’s Courses were designed by the legendary James Braid and remain celebrated examples of classic inland golf architecture.
The PGA Centenary Course, host of the 2014 Ryder Cup, offers a modern championship challenge and has firmly established Gleneagles as a global golfing destination.
Carnoustie Golf Links
Approx. 20-25 miles from Pinewood Country House
Carnoustie is regarded as one of the finest and most challenging championship links courses in the world.
Golf has been played at Carnoustie since the 16th century, with the Championship Course developing into one of the premier venues in Open Championship history. Known for its demanding layout, unpredictable coastal conditions, and legendary finishing holes, Carnoustie has hosted multiple Open Championships and countless memorable moments in golfing history.
Often referred to as “Golf’s Greatest Test,” the course remains a must-play destination for golfers visiting Scotland.
Crail Golfing Society
Approx. 10–12 miles from Pinewood Country House
One of the oldest golf clubs in the world, Crail Golfing Society offers two outstanding courses:
Balcomie Links – Designed in 1895 by the legendary Old Tom Morris, this classic links course is renowned for its charm, natural routing, and traditional Scottish character.
Craighead Links – A modern clifftop extension offering a more contemporary links challenge, with dramatic sea views and a more exposed, strategic design.
Other Golf Courses Near Pinewood County House
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