Montrose Golf Links
DG SCOTLAND 2024 Editor, Kevin Markham
Golf has been played on these links since 1562. That alone should tempt any golfer but this is as traditional as links golf gets. The design stamp of approval belongs to Old Tom Morris and Willie Park Jr., but you get the feeling this land had always been destined
to host golf holes. It’s all in the rhythm and sway of the dunes and the firm fairways streaking across twisting, buckling terrain. You need to play smart golf here, both from the tee (there are some blind shots) and especially on approaches to large greens where
you can find yourself a long way from the pin.
Early holes cling to the shoreline and these offer the best views – the 2nd and 3rd holes are magnificent while the par-5 6th streaks above the beach – before turning slightly inland. There’s a second 18 here and the value is excellent for a course that hosted Final
Qualifying for the 2007 Open Championship at Carnoustie. It also recently hosted the EuroPro (2017 -2019), telling you all you need to know about its quality.
Did You Know?
Montrose has been undergoing a gorse clearance
programme, revealing so much more of the original
terrain’s beauty