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Scotscraig Golf ClubOfficial Brochure 2013
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ContentWelcome.........................................................04
History..............................................................07
The.Course..................................................... 11
Take.The.Course.Tour..............................13
Professional.Shop........................................17
Tuition.................................................................19
Practice.Facilities...........................................21
Becoming.A.Member.................................22
Members’.Golf..............................................29
Juniors...............................................................31
Information.for.Visitors...............................35
Golf.Societies.................................................37
Clubhouse.......................................................40
Corporate.Golf.Days.................................43
Open.Competitions.....................................45
Testimonials....................................................47
Social.Activities..............................................49
Contact.Us.-.How.To.Find.Us..............50
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WelcomeWelcome.to.Scotscraig,.an.Open.Final.Qualifying.Course,.steeped.in.history.and.with.proud.traditions.
Ideally.situated.in.the.heartland.of.golf.close.to.both.the.Old.Course.in..St.Andrews.and.Carnoustie.Golf.Links,.we.are.the.13th.oldest.golf.club.in.the.world,.having.been.founded.in.1817.
There.is.always.a.warm.welcome.to.visitors,.golf.societies.and.corporate.days.who.are.guaranteed.a.memorable.day.both.on.the.course.and.in.our.well-appointed.clubhouse.
Follow.in.the.footsteps.of.some.of.the.legends.that.have.played.Scotscraig..From.the.early.1800s.to.the.modern.day,.our.Club.has.been.graced.by.the.visit.of.some.of.the.greats.of.the.game:.Braid,.Locke,.Nicklaus,.Norman.as..well.as.Sam.Torrance,.past.Ryder..Cup.Captain.
If.you.enjoy.the.experience,.imagine.what.it.would.be.like.to.play.here.every.
day..Membership.is.available.in.all.categories,.offering.a.good.balance.of.competitive.and.informal.golf,.excellent.facilities.and.an.active.social.calendar.
Our.PGA.professional.and.his.team.provide.expert.golf.tuition.for.every.level.from.beginners.to.advanced.players.
and.offer.all.the.latest.equipment.from.their.well-stocked.shop.at.very.competitive.prices.
We.look.forward.to.seeing.you.and.to.showing.you.what.makes.Scotscraig.so.special.
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History : 07
Scotscraig.Golf.Club.was.founded.in.1817.by.some.members.of.the..St.Andrews.Society.of.Golfers..(later.to.become.the.Royal.and..Ancient.Golf.Club).who.wished.to..play.more.golf.than.the.Society’s.occasional.meetings.afforded.them..
One.of.these.members.was.William.Dalgleish.of.Scotscraig,.a.section.of.whose.lands.was.the.Garpit,.part.of.which.included.a.racecourse.
Within.the.area.of.the.racecourse.golf.was.already.played.over.six.holes,.but.no.record.exists.to.show.how.long.this.had.been.done.
The.original.minute.of.the.Club.states.–.“A.party.of.gentlemen.having.met.in.August.1817,.it.was.agreed.upon.that.a.club.under.the.name.of.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.should.be.established;.that.there.should.be.two.meetings.annually,.the.one.in.Spring.and.the.other.in.Autumn.and.that.at.the.latter,.a.golf.
medal.should.be.played.for...A.gold.medal.having.been.procured,.it.was.appointed.to.be.played.for.on.Tuesday,.September.29,.1818.”
William.Dalgleish.was.appointed.as.the.first.Captain.of.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.at.this.meeting.
Competitions.of.the.new.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.were.decided.over.three.rounds.of.the.Garpit’s.six.holes..Captain.Playfair,.later.to.become.Sir.Hugh.Lyon.Playfair,.Captain.of.the.Royal.and.Ancient.and.Provost.of.St.Andrews,.won.the.first.competition.for.the.Gold.Medal.with.105.strokes.over.three.rounds.of.the.links.
The.dress.code.for.players.at.this.time.was.a.red.jacket.trimmed.with.a.green.velvet.collar..It.was.also.agreed.that.the.golfing.uniform.should.include.a.buff-coloured.uniform.vest.with.small.buttons.similar.to.that.worn.on.the.jacket,.and.it.was.further.approved.
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that.the.penalty.for.players.not.suitably.attired.was.two.bottles.of.port.
In.1818,.the.Club.officially.appointed.two.of.the.best.known.names.in.golf:.Hugh.Philip.(official.club.maker).and.David.Robertson.(official.feathery.ball.maker)..David’s.son.Allan.became.the.world’s.first.ever.golf.professional.
In.1835,.the.Club.went.into.abeyance.for.52.years.following.the.Garpit.links.having.been.ploughed.up..On.the.5th.May.1887,.Admiral.Maitland.Dougall.presided.over.a.meeting.in.Templar’s.Hall.in.Tayport.to.re-constitute.Scotscraig.Golf.Club,.and.was.appointed.Captain.of.the.Club.
In.April.1888.the.“new”.course.was.officially.opened,.with.members.being.permitted.to.use.the.nearby.fever.hospital.as.a.locker.room.and.meeting.place..The.layout.of.the.course.was.altered.in.time.for.the.1893.medal,.having.been.extended.to.nine.holes.
The.last.decade.of.the.19th.century.saw.a.steady.increase.in.membership.
of.the.Club,.and.was.met.with.a.growing.need.for.a.proper.clubhouse..At.about.this.time,.Tom.Morris.was.invited.from.St.Andrews.to.advise.on.the.amount.of.ground.required.to.extend.the.course.to.18.holes.
In.the.autumn.of.1896,.it.is.minuted.that.“the.elegant.and.picturesque.clubhouse.just.erected.on.Tayport.Links.for.the.Scotscraig.Golf.Club,.was.formally.opened.by.Sir.John.Leng.MP.”
The.total.cost.of.building.the.clubhouse.was.£699.15s.10d,.plus.£101.7s.7d.for.furnishings.
In.September.1909,.Mr.A.H..Robertson.is.recorded.as.having.achieved.the.earliest.hole.in.one.at.Scotscraig,.and.also.in.this.year.ladies.were.permitted.to.play.as.limited.members..It.took.nearly.100.years.for.ladies.to.become.full.members..This.was.approved.by.the.members.at.the.Annual.General.Meeting.in.1997.
In.1923,.the.course.was.redesigned.with.the.assistance.of.James.Braid,.
one.of.the.“Triumvirate”..The.course.still.retains.many.of.Braid’s.traditional.architectural.features,.namely.large.rolling.greens.and.well-positioned.bunkers..Scotscraig.today.is.largely.unchanged,.and.presents.a.fair.but.serious.challenge.to.all.golfers.
The.Club.has.been.honoured.over.the.years.by.the.successes.of.its.members,.exemplified.by.A.F.Macfie,.winner.of.the.first.British.Amateur.Championship.at.Hoylake.in.1885;.J.Gordon.Simpson,.a.Scottish.internationalist;.and.more.recently.by.John.Ferguson,.who.won.the.British.Boys’.Championship.in.1956.
In.more.recent.years,.the.course.has.been.used.for.Final.Qualifying.for.The.Open.when.played.over.the.Old.Course.at.St.Andrews,.in.1984,.1990,.1995,.2000,.2005.and.2010.
The.history.of.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.is.displayed.in.a.permanent.exhibition.within.the.clubhouse.covering.the.period.from.1817.to.the.present.date,.and.visitors.and.guests.are.most.
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Scotscraig.is.conveniently.located.only.15.minutes.from.the.famous.Old.Course,.St.Andrews.and.since.1984.has.hosted.the.Final.Open.Qualifying.when.The.Open.has.been.played.over.St.Andrews,.most.recently.in.2010.
Ian.Baker-Finch,.Brian.Barnes,.Justin.Rose,.Mark.Mouland,.Duffy.Waldorf.and.Sam.Torrance.are.only.a.few.of.the.famous.players.to.have.graced.this.renowned.classic.Fife.course.
Although.the.course.doesn’t.sit.exactly.adjacent.to.the.coastline,.there.are.a.few.sea.breezes.to.consider.when.playing.this.links-heathland.mixture.
The.most.memorable.hole.is.the..par-4.4th,.only.366.yards,.but.with.the.fairway.well.protected.on.the.left.by.large.revetted.bunkers.and.a.heathery.terrain.awaiting.wayward.shots.to.the.right,.only.well.positioned.shots.will.be.able.to.attack.this.small.plateau.green.
One.lengthy.challenge.is.the.par-5.14th,.523.yards,.and.a.test.that.calls.for.precise.positioning.in.order.to.reach.the.well-guarded.green..Players.of.all.levels.will.find.a.day’s.golf.at.Scotscraig.an.enjoyable.challenge.and.a.golfing.experience.they.will.never.forget.
The Course
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We.hope.you.enjoy.your.time.with.us.at.Scotscraig.Golf.Club..Here.are.a.few.handy.tips.and.course.notes.from.our.PGA.Professional.Craig.Mackie.which.should.help.you.make.the.most.of.your.round.if.you.have.never.visited.us.before.
Hole 1 (Admiral) 402 yards, par 4Place.your.tee.shot.left.of.centre.and.position.the.second.shot.down.the.right.side.of.the.green.
Hole 2 (Wood) 374 yards, par 4The.tee.shot.should.be.hit.down.the.left.and.drop.the.second.shot.short.of.the.green.as.it.will.roll.forward.
Hole 3 (Gully) 214 yards, par 3A.long.par.3..Aim.to.land.your.ball.on.the.right.side.of.the.green.
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Hole 4 (Westward Ho) 366 yards, par 4Our.signature.hole..Hit.the.fairway.and.then.choose.wisely.for.your.second.shot,.as.the.green.drops.away.on..all.sides.
Hole 5 (Whins) 402 yards, par 4When.hitting.your.shot.to.the.green,.remember.to.adjust.your.stance,.depending.on.the.lie.
Hole 6 (Pond) 150 yards, par 3A.short.hole.with.a.newly-created.pond.a.short.distance.from.the.tee..Play.a.full.shot.to.the.right.portion.of.the.green.
Hole 7 (Plateau) 401 yards, par 4Safety.off.the.tee.is.important.here...A.long/mid.iron.or.rescue.club,.depending.on.the.wind.conditions,.short.of.the.ridge,.will.leave.you.approximately.200.yards.to.the.green.
Hole 8 (High) 387 yards, par 4Positional.play.off.the.tee.is.important.to.miss.the.dangerous.bunkers.up.the.left-hand.side.of.the.fairway.
Hole 9 (Flagstaff) 484 yards, par 5A.birdie.opportunity.at.this.par.5..Try.to.keep.the.ball.right.of.centre,.this.will.give.you.a.chance.to.attack.the.green..Balls.will.always.feed.in.to.the.green.from.the.left.
Hole 10 (Cricket) 404 yards, par 4Position.your.tee.shot.right.of.centre,.this.will.give.you.a.line.of.sight.advantage.
Hole 11 (Shanwell) 459 yards, par 4A.tough,.long.dog.leg.par.4..Drive.the.ball.long.and.straight.to.the.left.side..of.the.fairway,.leaving.a.better.line.to.the.green.
Hole 12 (Rushes) 389 yards, par 4Hit.down.the.right.from.the.tee.and.play.the.ball.to.the.left.of.the.green.
Hole 13 (Island) 165 yards, par 3A.tricky.par.3.with.a.plateau.green..Play.long.and.left.as.the.green.slopes.from.left.to.right..Normally.plays.its..full.yardage.
Hole 14 (Garpit) 523 yards, par 5Play.the.hole.step.by.step,.don’t.think.of.the.end.result.
Hole 15 (Burn) 175 yards, par 3Excellent.par.3.with.a.split-level.green..Correct.club.selection.is.essential.
Hole 16 (Railway) 479 yards, par 5The.drive,.left.of.centre,.is.the.key.to.this.par.5..A.birdie.opportunity.
Hole 17 (Road) 380 yards, par 4The.tee.shot.should.be.positioned.inside.the.right-hand.bunkers,.to.leave.an.easier.approach.shot.
Hole 18 (Home) 396 yards, par 4Back.towards.the.clubhouse..Drive.down.the.right.to.leave.a.clearer.line..to.the.green.
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Professional ShopScotscraig.Golf.Club’s.Pro.Shop.is.the.place.to.go.to.take.care.of.all.your.golfing.needs..The.Club’s.PGA.Professional,.Craig.Mackie,.is.on..hand.to.give.you.the.advice.and.information.you.require.to.make..sound.buying.decisions.
We.are.stockists.of.all.leading.manufacturers.of.drivers,.fairway.woods,.utility.woods,.irons,.wedges.and.putters.and.carry.a.wide.range.of.clothing.and.golfing.accessories..Among.the.brands.featured.are.Footjoy,.TaylorMade,.adidas,.Galvin.Green,.Greg.Norman,.Lyle.&.Scott.and.Under.Armour.
As.a.member.of.the.TGI.golf.group,.Craig.has.an.extensive.network.from.which.to.source.stock,.so.if.you.are.in.search.of.a.specific.piece.of.equipment.you.do.not.see.in.the.shop,.there.is.a.good.chance.he.will.be.able.to.get.it.for.you..With.competitive.prices.and.excellent.service.you.really.can’t.go.wrong.
Know.your.yardages.exactly.with.the.latest.in.GPS.devices.with.featured.brands.including.SkyCaddie,.for.whom.we.are.a.main.stockist..And.save.energy.for.your.game.by.investing.in.one.of.the.latest.electric.trolleys.from.PowaKaddy.or.Motocaddy.
The.Pro.Shop.offers.a.fast.and.
efficient.club.repair.service.or,.if.you.are.in.the.market.for.some.new.clubs,.why.not.ask.about.our.popular.custom.fitting.service?
Our.service.to.our.clients.is.second.to.none.and.our.staff.are.more.than.willing.to.cater.for.all.your.golfing.needs,.just.call.01382.552.855.
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TuitionIf.you.have.the.commitment.and.desire.to.lower.your.handicap.then.our..PGA-qualified.teaching.professional.Craig.Mackie.will.be.delighted.to.help.you.achieve.your.goals,.whatever.they.may.be..
Craig.can.improve.your.driving.accuracy.or.sharpen.up.your.short.game.and.save.you.shots.around.the.green..His.teaching.is.backed.up.by.some.outstanding.practice.facilities.which.allow.you.to.invest.time.working.on.new.techniques.and.ingraining.them.into.your.game.
Our.professional.is.equally.adept.at.offering.a.traditional.hands-on.style.of.coaching.or.employing.the.latest.in.technology.with.the.Ipad,.which.is.revolutionising.the.way.golf.is.taught..Instant.split-screen.video.analysis.is.available,.comparing.your.swing..side-by-side.with.the.world’s.leading.golfers.and.have.your.swing.emailed.to.you.as.a.memory.aid.for.when.you.
take.to.the.practice.ground.
For.those.looking.to.take.their.game.to.the.next.level,.an.on-course.playing.lesson.can.be.a.huge.benefit..Here.Craig.gives.a.unique.insight.into.how.to.make.the.most.of.your.ability,.to.choose.the.right.shot.at.the.right.time.and.subsequently.to.lower.your.scores.
Discounts.are.offered.for.a.package..of.lessons.booked.at.the.same.time.and.make.the.ideal.Christmas,.birthday.or.anniversary.gift.for.the.golfer.in.your.life.
Group.lessons.are.available.by.arrangement,.perfect.for.a.light-hearted.and.fun.way.to.get.a.golf.society.day.under.way.
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A.championship.course.needs.championship-standard.practice.facilities.and.Scotscraig.does.not.disappoint..There.are.a.number.of.game.improvement.areas.and.for.the.committed.golfer.there.really.is.every.incentive.to.work.on.your.game.and.become.as.good.a.player.as.you.possibly.can.
An.excellent.practice.ground.can.be.found.a.short.walk.from.the.clubhouse..Available.for.use.by.members.and.
guests.and.visitors.paying.a.green.fee.for.the.day,.it.has.flags.and.yardage.markers,.enabling.focused.practice.with.woods,.long.irons.and.wedges..Patrons.bring.their.own.balls.and.are.able.to.hit.off.turf.all.year.round,.giving.them.much.more.accurate.feedback.about.the.quality.of.their.ball.striking..In.times.of.inclement.weather.of.for.those.looking.to.build.confidence,.there.are.artificial.turf.mats.as.well.
A.short.game.area.can.be.found.
close.by.for.working.on.the.scoring.side.of.the.game,.comprising.a.green.surrounded.by.three.practice.bunkers.and.offering.a.variety.of.lies.that.you.might.encounter.on.the.course.
Right.in.front.of.the.clubhouse.is.a.large.practice.putting.green.which.mirrors.the.pace.and.consistent.roll.of.the.greens,.while.for.those.short.of.time.there.are.practice.nets.which.are.perfect.for.getting.warmed.up.before.a.round.
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Scotscraig.Golf.Club.is.the.13th.oldest.golf.club.in.the.world.and.is.very.proud.of.its.traditions.and.history..To.become.a.member.of.this.famous.golf.club..is.simple.
At.present.there.is.no.waiting.list.and.applicants.can.become.members.within.three.weeks..All.that.is.required.is.for.a.full.application.form.to.be.completed.and.proposed.and.seconded.by.two.members.of.two.years.minimum.
If.you.do.not.know.of.any.members.to.countersign.your.form.please.e-mail.the.Managing.Secretary.and.he.will.arrange.for.the.Captain.and.another.Council.member.to.meet.you.and.introduce.you.to.the.Club.
There.are.a.variety.of.membership.options.available.which.we.hope.will.cater.for.all.needs..The.most.popular.is.our.Full.Membership,.open.to.men.and.women.and.allowing.unlimited.
golf.seven.days.a.week.subject.to.course.availability.and.full.use.of.the.Club’s.excellent.clubhouse.and.practice.facilities..New.members.should.note.there.is.also.an.entry.fee.but.this.may.be.paid.up.over.a.period.of.10.years..if.required.
We.make.a.point.of.ensuring.new.members.are.made.to.feel.a.part.of.the.Club.from.the.day.they.join..Immediately.they.feel.comfortable.and.quickly.find.themselves.part.of.a.regular.group.of.friends..With.groups.playing.on.a.casual.basis.most.days,.finding.playing.partners.is.never..a.problem.
Scotscraig.is.a.traditional.members’.Club.run.for.the.benefit.of.the.members,.with.the.members.playing.a.key.role.in.the.future.direction.of.the.Club..A.not-for-profit.organisation,.any.surplus.income.is.invested.in.ensuring.that.the.Club,.the.course.and.our.
facilities.continue.to.remain.among.the.best.that.the.region.has.to.offer.
Friends.and.Family.Social.Membership.of.the.Club.is.open.to.persons.aged.18.or.over..Members.in.this.category.may.use.the.clubhouse.and.attend.any.social.functions.organised.by.the.Club.
A.person.permanently.resident.outside.the.British.Isles.or.at.a.travelling.distance.of.50.miles.or.more.from.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.may.become.an.Overseas.and.Distant.Member.
The.Club.also.have.a.Loyalty.Card.scheme.and.an.annual.payment.of.£50.is.made.at.the.time.of.the.annual.subscription..This.entitles.the.member.to.a.discount.of.10.per.cent.on.drink.and.food..The.Loyalty.Card.can.be.topped.up.at.any.time.
Competitive.golfers.can.achieve.an.official.CONGU.handicap.recognised.worldwide,.and.play.in.regular.
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competitions.both.with.their.fellow.members.and.against.other.clubs.
Members.are.able.to.follow.Club.results.on.the.internet.for.free.through.HowDidiDo,.which.boasts.the.largest.network.of.golfers.anywhere.in..the.world.
Members.of.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.are.also.entitled.to.50.per.cent.discounted.green.fees.when.visiting.most.golf.courses.in.Fife..We.have.reciprocal.arrangements.with.many.of.our.neighbours.if.you.fancy.a.change.of.scenery..We.are.also.a.member.of.the.James.Braid.Association.and.Carnoustie.Country.which.also.entitles.members.to.very.generous.discounts.at.more.than.200.golf.courses.in.the.UK.and.some.even.further.afield.
Some Of The Compelling Reasons To Join Scotscraig Golf Club Include:
•. A.chance.to.belong.to.the.13th.oldest.golf.club.in.the.world
•. A.traditional.private.members’.club,.administered.for.the.benefit..of.our.members
•. An.excellent,.well-maintained.and.challenging.course
•. A.discounted.green.fee.rate.for.your.guests
•. First-class.clubhouse.facilities
•. Friendly.Club.atmosphere.with.regular.social.events
•. Exceptional.in-house.catering.service,.available.seven.days.a.week
•.Members’.Card.offering.discounts.on.certain.food.and.drink.purchases.at.the.bar
•. A.full.calendar.of.competitions.and.matches
•. Affiliation.to.SGU/FGA/SLGA
•. Internet-linked.results.system
•.Reciprocal.golf.arrangements.at.several.other.local.courses.plus.many.more.nationwide.and.worldwide.through.the.Association..of.James.Braid.Courses
•. Informal.competitions.most.days
•. Professional.Club.administration
•.Well-stocked.and.competitively.priced.Pro.Shop
•. Access.to.PGA.Professional.for.tuition.and.advice.
Interested.in.joining?.For.more.details.about.becoming.a.member,.please.telephone.the.Managing.Secretary..on.01382.552515.or.e-mail.admin@scotscraiggolfclub.com.
Application.forms.can.be..downloaded.from.our.website,.www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
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Members’ Golf : 29
Members’ GolfAll.sections.of.the.Club.enjoy.a.great.deal.of.competitive.golf.throughout.the.season,.both.in.pursuit.of.the.Club’s.numerous.honours.board.competitions.and.trophies.and.against.other.clubs..The.Senior.Gents,.for.instance,.play.around.20.matches.at.home.and.away.in.a.typical.year..There.is.a.special.thrill.to.representing.one’s.club.in.a.team.environment.and.a.player.learns.so.much.more.about.their.game.in.the.heat.of.competition!
After.the.day’s.golf.is.complete.the.social.side.to.golf.comes.to.the.fore.as.old.friendships.are.renewed.or.new.ones.made.in.the.clubhouse.
To.keep.interest.going.all.through.the.year,.the.men.enter.scratch.and.handicap.teams.in.the.North.East.Fife.Golf.Winter.League..
In.terms.of.Club.competitions,.the.traditional.monthly.medals.and.Stablefords.can.be.found.in.the.diary,.
as.well.as.more.light-hearted.fixtures.such.as.the.Captain.v.Vice-Captain.or.Ladies.Captain.v.Secretary..
Singles.or.pairs,.medal.play.or.matchplay,.Stableford.or.some.other.fun.form.of.competition,.there.should.be.something.to.appeal.to.everyone.
The.beauty.of.the.handicap.system.is.
that.it.allows.players.of.differing.abilities.to.compete.on.an.equal.footing.and.still.enjoy.a.game.to.the.full..Good.golf.cannot.always.be.guaranteed,.but.good.company.is.never.in.short.supply.and.the.setting.is.something.to.savour.
Scotscraig Golf Club
Juniors : 31
JuniorsBeing.one.of.the.world’s.oldest.courses,.Scotscraig.is.proud.of.its.history.but.equally.passionate.about.introducing.the.game.and.its.traditions.to.a.whole.new.generation.of.golfers.
Our.junior.section.has.thrived.in.recent.years,.helped.by.our.Professional,.Craig.Mackie,.whose.passion.for.helping.the.younger.golfers.at.Scotscraig.stems.partly.from.having.come.up.though.the.Club’s.junior..ranks.himself.
“Juniors.are.at.the.future.of.any.golf.club,”.Craig.says..“When.I.was.growing.up.here.there.was.very.little.for.junior.golfers..I.remember.saying.to.myself,.‘If.I.ever.become.a.club.golf.Pro.I’ll.be.offering.as.much.as.I.can.to.the.kids.’”
The.Club.has.embraced.the.Scottish.Golf.Union’s.ClubGolf.initiative,.which.aims.not.only.to.offer.golf.to.as.many.youngsters.as.possible,.but.to.create.a.development.pathway.from.beginner.
Scotscraig Golf Club
Juniors : 33
level.through.to.the.highest.levels.
Scotscraig.invites.children.from.local.schools.to.come.to.the.Club.for.eight.weeks.of.coaching.and.for.some.it.can.be.the.first.stepping.stone.towards.what.may.become.a.lifetime’s.love.of.the.game.
“In.Stages.1.and.2.we.offer.a.well.structured.programme.that.will.help.them.towards.a.handicap.and.to.play.in.a.few.competitions,”.Craig.says..“For.me.Stages.1.and.2.are.the.stepping.stones.to.choosing.potential.players.for.Stage.3,.where.we.can.help.them.progress.as.far.as.they.can.go.”
A.number.of.competitions.are.run.throughout.the.year.for.young.golfers,.the.juniors.have.their.own.presentation.evening.and.there.is.also.the.opportunity.to.experience.the.thrill..of.representing.Scotscraig.against.other.clubs.
“It.is.a.good.thing.for.the.Club.to.have.a.large.number.of.juniors,”.says.Craig.“And.it.creates.a.good.reputation.for.
the.Club.to.show.what.we.can.offer..to.children.from.the.local.villages...A.lot.of.our.children.are.from..non-golfing.families.so.it.shows.we..are.really.changing.the.way.people.see.the.game.”
The.Club.has.greatly.discounted.rates.for.younger.golfers.right.up.to.the.age.of.25,.with.the.annual.rate.for.children.under.14,.for.example,.costing.the.equivalent.of.a.little.over.£1.a.week.
Scotscraig Golf Club
Information For Visitors : 35
Information For VisitorsVisitors.are.warmly.welcome.to.Scotscraig.seven.days.a.week.throughout.the.year,.subject.to.course.availability..Please.contact.the.Club.Professional.prior.to.arrival.to.ensure.a.tee.time.is.available.and.thereby.avoid.clashes.with.members.and.societies.
You.can.look.forward.to.an.excellent.round.followed.by.a.relaxing.drink,.with.catering.available.on.request.
We.are.a.fairly.relaxed.club,.but.we.do.ask.visitors.to.respect.our.rules.and.standard.golfing.etiquette.to.ensure.their.visit.runs.smoothly..In.common.with.other.clubs.we.request.that.visitors.abide.by.our.dress.code.both.on.the.course.and.in.the.clubhouse.
Although.handicap.certificates.are.not.mandatory,.we.do.prefer.golfers.to.be.of.a.sufficient.standard.for.them.to.be.able.to.enjoy.their.round.and.for.them.
not.to.inconvenience.other.players.when.out.on.the.course.
Please.visit.our.website.for.the.latest.special.offers.and.for.those.keen.to.enjoy.Scotscraig.to.the.full.take.note.that.we.offer.an.excellent.day.ticket.rate.allowing.unlimited.golf..We.also.occasionally.offer.discounted.golf.rates.
for.groups.able.to.play.later.in.the.day.
Why.not.combine.your.visit.to.Scotscraig.with.some.rounds.at.other.clubs.in.the.region?.We.are.only.ten.miles.from.St.Andrews.and.15.miles..by.road.from.Carnoustie,.while.Edinburgh.is.a.little.over.an.hour..away.to.the.south.
Scotscraig Golf Club
Golf Societies : 37
Golf SocietiesGolf.societies.are.something.of.a.speciality.of.ours.here.at.Scotscraig.and.we.can.guarantee.a.good.time.for.visiting.groups.both.out.on.the.course.and.in.the.clubhouse.
If.great.golf,.good.food.and.accommodating.hosts.are.your.ingredients.for.a.successful.golf.day,.then.you.have.come.to.the.right.place.
Examples.of.sample.packages..are.as.follows:
Par PackageA.round.of.golf
High.Tea.or.two-course.meal
Bogey.Package
Two.bacon.rolls.with.tea.or..coffee.on.arrival
Morning.round.of.golf
Home-made.soup.and.two..freshly-made.filled.rolls
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Golf Societies : 39
Birdie PackageOn.arrival.home-made.soup.and..two.freshly-made.filled.rolls
Afternoon.round.of.golf
High.Tea.or.two-course.meal
Eagle PackageOn.arrival.2.bacon.rolls.with..tea.or.coffee
Morning.round.of.golf
Home-made.soup.and.two..freshly-made.filled.rolls
Afternoon.round.of.golf
High.Tea.or.two-course.meal
While.set.packages.might.make.life.easier.for.society.organisers,.we.are.equally.happy.to.operate.a.flexible.approach..After.all,.it.is.your.golf.day,.not.ours..So.come.to.us.with.a.wishlist.for.your.perfect.day.and.we.will.do.everything.we.can.to.tick.all.the.boxes.
We.will.look.to.work.within.your.budget,.fulfil.your.requirements.and.
deliver.a.golf.day.that.meets.or.hopefully.exceeds.your.expectations.
Buggies.(please.pre-book.to.avoid.disappointment).and.trolleys.are.available.for.hire.from.the.Pro.Shop,.which.stocks.a.comprehensive.range.of.equipment.as.well.as.being.able.to.arrange.golf.lessons.and.prizes.
However.the.round.pans.out.and.whether.you.are.amongst.the.prizes..or.not,.a.warm.welcome.awaits.in..the.clubhouse..
Relax.and.unwind.and.relive.your.day.with.a.drink.in.the.lounge.bar.before.adjourning.to.the.private.dining.room.where.the.banter.can.begin.in.earnest.
If.you.are.looking.for.something.to.make.that.day.even.more.memorable,.why.not.consider.booking.a.group.golfing.clinic.before.your.round.or.ask.our.PGA-qualified.professional.about.video.analysis.
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40 : Clubhouse
Scotscraig Golf Club
After.a.round.of.golf.on.one.of.Scotland’s.finest.championship.golf.courses,.why.not.sit.down.in.the.unique.atmosphere.of.the.bar.and.have.a.refreshing.drink.and.a.meal.
We.are.fully.licensed.with.a.selection.of.draught.and.bottled.beers.from.around.the.world.and.also.have.a.selection.of.fine.wines,.together.with.an.extensive.range.of.refreshing.soft.drinks.
As.one.might.hope.and.expect,.walking.into.the.13th.oldest.golf.club.in.the.world,.Scotscraig.has.a.home.which.oozes.character.with.memorabilia.displayed.throughout.the.clubhouse.for.all.to.see.
There.is.also.evidence.of.major.championships.which.have.been.held.at.Scotscraig.over.the.years.-.Local.Final.Qualifying.for.The.Open.when.held.at.St.Andrews,.SPGA.tournaments,.internationals.and.SGU.national.events.
Dinners.and.High.Teas.are.served.in.the.Dining.Room,.which.is.in.a.lovely.setting.overlooking.the.18th.green.
The.menu.is.extensive.-.ranging..from.bacon.rolls.and.coffee.to.dinner.and.wine.
The.golfer’s.breakfast,.featuring.haggis.and.black.pudding,.is.popular.with.visitors,.as.is.the.High.Tea.(pre-booking.essential),.which.consists.of.a.main.course,.Fisher.&.Donaldson.cake..(a.local.Fife.speciality),.scones,.tea,.toast.and.home-made.jam.
Rest.assured,.our.bar.and.catering.staff.will.make.you.most.welcome..As.a.member,.the.facilities.are.able.to.be.hired.for.private.functions.and.special.occasions.such.as.weddings,.birthdays.and.anniversaries.
Clubhouse
Scotscraig Golf Club
Clubhouse : 41
From 2nd Monday in April, until 1st Monday in October:
Clubhouse7am-late
Bar10am-10.30pm
Friday.only:.11am-midnight
Kitchen9am-5.45pm
Wednesday.only:.9am-until.late
Last.orders.for.the.kitchen
Generally:.5.45pm
Friday:.6.45pm
Wednesday:.9.45pm
From The 2nd Monday In October, Until 1st Monday In April:
Clubhouse8am-half.an.hour.after.dark
Friday.only:.8am-12.15am
Bar10am-half.an.hour.after.dark
Friday.only:.11am-midnight
KitchenDaily:.9am-4.30pm..(unless.pre-arranged)
Weds:.9am-late
Sweep.Nights.&.Fridays:.until.7pm.
Please.note.that.these.times.are.subject.to.change.and.we.reserve.the.right.to.close.earlier.due.to.circumstances.such.as.inclement.weather.
Club & Bar Opening Hours
Scotscraig Golf Club
Corporate Golf Days : 43
Corporate Golf DaysThe.course.and.clubhouse.is.an.ideal.venue.for.a.Corporate.Day.and.Scotscraig.Golf.Club.have.various.packages.to.suit.your.needs.
The.clubhouse.has.Wi-Fi.and..audio-visual.facilities.for.making.presentations.and.we.can.offer.a.relaxing.and.peaceful.location.away.from.the.daily.distractions.of.the..daily.office.environment.
Two Example Packages For Businesses Are:
Golf Morning PackageTea,.coffee.and.bacon.rolls
18.holes.of.golf
Soup.&.sandwich.lunch
Golf.clinic.(optional)
Use.of.clubhouse.facilities
Seminar PackageTea,.coffee.and.bacon.rolls
Exclusive.use.of.the.dining.room
Wi-Fi.access
Soup.&.sandwich.lunch
Use.of.presentation.facilities
If.you.really.want.to.make.the.most..of.your.time.with.us,.why.not.get..the.day’s.business.taken.care.of.in..the.morning.and.consider.rewarding.your.staff.with.a.round.of.golf.in..the.afternoon?
We.also.cater.for.visiting.parties.requiring.goody.bags.(including.markers,.pitch.forks,.shoe.bags,.gloves.etc),.coaching.clinics,.nearest.the.pin.markers.and.will.even.organise.the.prizegivings.for.the.golfers.
The.above.are.examples.only..We..can.quote.for.whatever.your.needs.may.be.
To.obtain.a.quote.please.complete..the.application.on.the.reverse.of..this.form.or.alternatively.contact.us..on.01382.552515.or.email.manager@scotscraiggolfclub.com
Scotscraig Golf Club
Open Competitions : 45
Open CompetitionsScotscraig.is.an.historic.golf.club.with.a.rich.heritage.dating.back.to.the.founding.of.our.Club.in.1817..We.know.we.have.something.special.here.and.nothing.gives.us.greater.pleasure.than.to.share.the.enjoyment.of.our.magnificent.course.with.people.who.may.not.have.experienced.it.before.
One.of.the.ways.in.which.we.can..do.this.is.by.staging.a.number.of.open.competitions.throughout.the.year.aimed.at.golfers.from.all.walks.of.life.and..all.abilities.
The.open.season.generally.starts.in.May.with.an.individual.handicap.event.for.men..Team.events.for.male.golfers.are.to.the.fore.in.June.and.July.with.an.Am-Am.tournament.for.teams.of.four.and.a.fourball.betterball.competition.and.July.also.sees.a.handicap.event.for.Juniors.
Greensomes.is.a.format.enjoyed.by.many.and.mixed.teams.and.ladies.both.enjoy.separate.team.events.in.August..The.Senior.Gents.host.an.open.competition.at.the.start.of.September.while.the.month.and.the.open.season.closes.with.a.Texas.Scramble.team.tournament.
With.prizes.on.offer.to.the.best.performers,.food.and.drink.available.
in.the.clubhouse.and.invariably.a.very.reasonable.entry.fee,.it.represents.outstanding.value.and.what.we.hope.will.be.a.marvellous.day.out.
Formats.may.change.slightly.from.year.to.year,.but.you.will.find.details.of.upcoming.events.on.our.website,.together.with.information.about.how.you.can.reserve.your.place.
Scotscraig Golf Club
Testimonials : 47
Here.are.just.a.few.of.the.many.favourable.comments.left.in.our.visitors.book.by.the.great.and.the.good..We.continue.to.be.encouraged.by.the.feedback.from.golfers.from.all.walks.of.life.who.have.positive.things.to.say.about.a.trip.to.Scotscraig..
“A great course, I really enjoyed it”
Sir Michael Bonallack, 14th May 1995
“Great course, great greens and very friendly”Justin Rose, 14th July 1995
“Great raffle and a pleasure”.(Attended.the.Cystic.Fibrosis.Day.during.the.Dunhill).
Lee Westwood, 8th Oct 1996
“Wonderful.again..Thanks.for.a.great.pint!”.(Cystic.Fibrosis.Day).
Ernie Els, 14th Oct 1997
“I must specifically thank George Pendrich and his greenstaff for their tremendous efforts in ensuring that the golf course was presented in such magnificent order.”Gordon Dewar, Senior Tournament DirectorPGA. Glenmuir Professional Championship 2010.
“As an exiled Fifer, Scotscraig is a course I know very well and I must say I have never seen it looking better. The staff were very friendly and welcoming as ever.” Glenmuir Professional Championship 2010.”Stuart Syme,
PGA Professional, Dumfries & County Golf Club
Other Signatures In Book Include:
Doug.Sanders,.Jonathan.Lomas,..Sven.Struver,.Sam.Torrance,..Miguel.Martin,.Rich.Beem,.Hootie.Johnson.(Augusta.National),..Jack.Charlton.(England.World.Cup.Winner).and.Brian.Marchbank.
A.regular.visitor.to.Scotscraig.over.the.past.few.years.is.Ronan.Rafferty..Other.notable.players.who.have.appeared.at.Open.Qualifying.are.Duffy.Waldorf,.Larry.Mize,.Brian.Barnes,.Philip.Walton,.Simon.Dyson,.Mark.Mouland,.Lloyd.Saltman.(Walker.Cup).and.Richard.Boxall.
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Scotscraig Golf Club
Social Activities : 49
Social ActivitiesHere.at.Scotscraig.we.like.to.consider.ourselves.a.very.friendly.club.and.we.really.feel.there.is.nowhere.better.to.enjoy.not.only.your.golf,.but.everything.else.that.a.well-rounded.golf.club.has.to.offer.
An.extensive.and.varied.programme..of.social.events.is.organised.throughout.the.year,.with.the.aim.being.that..there.should.be.something.to.appeal.to.everyone,.whatever.their.taste..in.entertainment.
The.Club.tries.to.put.on.at.least.one.social.occasion.a.month,.enabling.members.to.get..together.and.enjoy.the.relaxed.atmosphere.inside.our.comfortable.and.historic.clubhouse.
Events.hosted.have.included.traditional.favourites.such.as.quiz.nights,.race.nights.and.curry.nights.and.even.an.indoor.putting.competition..The.members.are.partial.to.a.bit.of.music.with.tribute.acts.covering.hits.from.
Michael.Buble.and.Tom.Jones.both.having.been.well.received.
Some.of.the.most.eagerly.anticipated.nights.in.the.social.calendar.are.the.Club’s.annual.presentation.evenings.for.men,.ladies.and.juniors..Generally.held.at.the.end.of.the.golfing.year.in.November,.members.pay.tribute.to.the.players.who.have.excelled.in.Club.
competitions.over.the.season.
The.caterers.are.held.in.high.regard.at.Scotscraig.and.offer.a.regular.Sunday.roast.as.well.as.the.occasional.carvery..High.Teas.always.go.down.well.and.the.members.look.forward.to.sitting.down.together.to.enjoy.a.festive.meal.in.the.run-up.to.Christmas.
50 : Contact Us - How To Find Us
Scotscraig Golf Club
We.look.forward.to.welcoming.you.to.Scotscraig.Golf.Club..If.you.have.any.questions.or.would.like.further.information.then.please.do.not..hesitate.to.contact.us.
Address: Scotscraig.Golf.Club,.Golf.Road,.Tayport,.DD6.9DZ,.Scotland.
Telephone:.01382.552515.
Pro Shop:.01382.552855
Facsimile:.01382.553130
Email:[email protected]
Website:.www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
Scotscraig.Golf.Club.is.situated.on..the.Tay.Estuary,.10.miles.north.of..St.Andrews.
For.those.with.SatNav.our.postcode..is.DD6.9DZ.
DirectionsFollow.the.A919.&.B945.to.Tayport.or.take.the.Tay.Road.Bridge.4.miles.south.east.of.Dundee..Then.follow.the.B945.east.to.Tayport..From.Tayport.the.route.to.the.Club.is.well.signposted.
Nearest AirportsDundee.(5.miles)
Edinburgh.(60.miles)
Public transportThe.nearest.train.station.is.at..Leuchars,.which.is.4.5.miles,.or.a..ten-minute.taxi.ride.away..Leuchars.is.on.the.east.coast.mainline.and.from.here.it.is.possible.to.catch.direct.trains.to.Dundee,.Arbroath.and.Aberdeen.to.the.north.and.Edinburgh,.Newcastle.and.London.King’s.Cross.to.the.south.
Contact Us How To Find Us
Scotscraig Golf ClubOfficial Brochure 2013
Scotscraig.Golf.Club,.Golf.Road,.Tayport,.DD6.9DZ,.Scotland.
Telephone:.01382.552515.•.Email:[email protected]
Website:.www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
0870 7707765 • [email protected]