Located ten mile north of St. Andrews, Scotscraig Golf Club is another course, which plays frequent host to final qualifying for the British Open, when the event is played at the Old Course.
There is little doubt that its fine links turf and smooth, fast greens make it a truly worthy venue.
Although very close to the sea and despite being correctly classified as a links course, Scotscraig is somewhat parkland in nature with far more trees in evidence than on most links.
With copious numbers of whin bushes and the rolling nature of the fairways, Scotscraig is oft times demanding but always interesting.

Scotscraig is pleasant but testing course that's a mix of heathland and links.

Its inviting blend of heathland and links stems from the fact there are more trees than would normally be found on a links, although its relatively close proximity to the sea and rolling fairways ensures an enjoyable links experience.

Scotscraig is known for its perfectly kept greens and all-round good condition thanks to an agreeable local climate.

DESIGNER: James Braid
CHAMPIONSHIP LENGTH: 6,550 yards
PAR: 71
TYPE: Links