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Why Book a Golf Break in Dundee & Carnoustie

Carnoustie immediately brings to mind the fabulous Open Championship venue many dub 'Carnastie' and with two other courses on site it provides the headline for the region. However go beyond to lesser known courses such as Blairgowrie, Panmure, or Montrose and you will see that there is so much quality golf beyond the Open venue.

The city of Dundee is one of the largest cities in Scotland and has numerous attractions and nightlife to visit and immerse yourself in while on your tour. The region will surely blow you away with the golf on offer, however with Dundee just under 15 miles from St Andrews you can expand your tour even further if you desire to create the ultimate golfing experience.

Golf in Dundee

For an 8-time Open venue which has featured so many iconic moments (we all remember the Van de Velde meltdown, don't we?) the bang for your buck you get knowing you have walked in Tiger's footsteps and at a place where Hogan, Player and Watson were all crowned major champions really will excite even the most hard to impress golfer.

With 2 wee crackers (The Buddon and The Burnside) next to the Championship course it wouldn't be hard to overlook them. Luckily, ourselves and Carnoustie won't let you. You book a round on the Championship and you get both of them included. You can go further afield and play Lundin or Leven Links, it is an area rich in golfing history with quality at every turn.

Carnoustie Golf Links, Angus

Blairgowrie Golf Club, Perthshire

Panmure Golf Club, Angus

Monifieth Golf Links, Angus

Montrose Golf Links, Angus

Downfield Golf Club, Dundee

Best Golf Courses in Dundee and Carnoustie

Carnoustie Golf Links

Angus

• Home to 3 courses; the Championship, Burnside and Buddon courses
• The Championship is the 5th ranked course in Scotland and within the World's top 30 courses
• Often dubbed as 'Carnastie' due to its extremely challenging nature
• An 8 time host of the Open; Hogan, Player and Watson have all won here

Blairgowrie Golf Club

Perthshire

A 2 course venue where both feature within Scotland's 75 ranked courses
The Rosemount course was founded in 1889 and was later extended to 18 holes by Alister MacKenzie in 1914
The Lansdowne course was designed in the 1970's by Dave Thomas and many consider it more challenging to its older sister course

Panmure Golf Club

Carnoustie, Angus

• Layed out by Old Tom Morris in 1899
• Often used for Open Qualifying for its nearby neighbour Carnoustie
• It was here in 1953 that Ben Hogan first played links golf in practice for that years Open Championship in Carnoustie which he would go onto win by 4 shots

Monifieth Golf Links

Angus

• There are 2 courses at Monifieth the leading Medal course and the secondary Ashludie course
• The medal is used for Qualifying for the Open Championship when at Carnoustie
• An often under-rated classic links course

Montrose Golf Links

Angus

• Considered by many as the 5th oldest club in the world with golfing being played here since 1562 but the first golf club wasn't formed later until 1810
• It is the 3rd oldest Royal golf club in the world
• The course as you would expect is a traditional links layout with tight turf, gorse and deep pot bunkers

Downfield Golf Club

Dundee

A parkland course one of the finest inland courses in Scotland
A regular host of Open qualifying events

Where to stay in Dundee and Carnoustie

Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa

Carnoustie, Angus

4 star hotel
The hotel over looks the course and has become an image of the course
It is home to first class facilities including a large swimming pool, sauna and jacuzzi among others

Best Western Invercarse Hotel

Dundee

3 star hotel
Loacted only a few minutes from Dundee city centre
The facilities overlook the River Tay

Malmaison Dundee

Dundee

4 star hotel
Great central location, close proximity to the riverfront, V&A Dundee and Dundee station
Stylish boutique rooms and hotel

Things to do in Dundee and Carnoustie off the course

Nightlife

Dundee is filled with numerous beer, wine and whisky bars perfect to explore and enjoy a night out in

BrewDog (Craft Beer, Dundee)
The Wine Press (Wine Bar, Dundee)
The Speedwell (Beer and Whiskey Bar, Dundee)
Icebreaker (Comedy Club, Dundee)
Malbar (Cocktail Bar, Malmaison Dundee)
19th Hole at Carnoustie (Live Music, Dundee)

Restaurants

With a range of food options throughout Dundee you are sure to find something that appeals to you

Gidi Grill (West African & Caribbean, Dundee)
The Milton Inn (Pub, Dundee)
Sol y Sombra (Tapas, Dundee)
Tahini (Lebanese, Dundee)
The Ship Inn & Waterfront Restaurant (Seafood, Dundee)
Collinsons Restaurant (Local Cuisine, Dundee)

Activities

With plenty of local history to explore as well as more modern attractions you will easily find something to do off the course

Discovery Point (Tourist Attraction)
Verdant Works (Local History)
The McManus (Art Gallery and Museum)
Glencadam Whisky Distillery (Whisky Tour)
Broughty Castle Museum (Local History)
Escape Dundee (Escape Rooms)

Suggested Golf Breaks in Dundee and Carnoustie

Customer Favourite

1 Night, 2 Rounds

Bed and Breakfast at Best Western Invercarse Hotel

1 Round at Forfar Golf Links
1 Round at Carnoustie, Burnside Course

Travel Expert Recommended

2 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed and Breakfast at Carnoustie Hotel, Golf Resort and Spa

1 Round at Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)
1 Round at Carnoustie Golf Links (Burnside)
1 Round at Carnoustie Golf Links (Buddon)

Open Championship Classic

3 Nights, 4 Rounds

Bed and Breakfast at Malmaison Dundee

1 Round at Carnoustie Golf Links (Championship)
1 Round at Monifieth Golf Links
1 Round at Blairgowrie Golf Club
1 Round at Panmure Golf Club