Lundin Golf Club is a highly regarded links on the Fife coast, challenging golfers since 1868 and sitting within 20 minutes of St Andrews. It's the sort of place where you'll score better with a plan than with pure power.
Originally laid out by Tom Morris, Lundin was extensively redesigned by five times Open Champion James Braid in 1909, with much of that routing still in place today. At par 71, it's rarely bettered, especially when the wind starts asking questions off the Firth of Forth.
Right, here's what you're up against: strategically placed burns, cavernous pot bunkers, firm fairways and greens that reward a tidy short game. Length isn't the main weapon at Lundin. What matters is reading the wind, picking the right line and committing to the shot you've chosen. In other words, play the course that's in front of you, not the one you wish you had.
I'll be honest, if you like plotting your way round a proper links and watching your ball run for miles, this is your kind of day.
It's no surprise Lundin is regularly used as a final qualifying venue for The Open Championship when the tournament returns to The Old Course at St Andrews. That Open Final Qualifying status tells you what you need to know, Lundin's no push-over when the wind gets up.
And if you're turning this into a Fife links tour, Dumbarnie Links and Elie are close by, with plenty of good pubs and restaurants in Lundin Links within an easy walk of the clubhouse. If you're building a Fife itinerary, Lundin is an easy win to include on your next golf break, especially alongside Dumbarnie and Elie.
Who is this for? Golfers building a Fife itinerary who want a proper links day close to St Andrews, without the Old Course logistics.
Who is it best for? Players who enjoy thinking golf in the wind, mid to low handicappers who like firm turf and run-outs, plus anyone keen on Braid designs and Open Final Qualifying venues.
