The Home of Golf
World-class golf on your doorstep
The Honeypot Guesthouse in Crail offers golfers visiting Scotland an excellent base from which to explore the many golf courses in the surrounding area. A short drive to St Andrews and its prestigious courses, Crail also boasts two of Scotland's lesser known but most enjoyable and finely polished links courses.
Crail Golfing Society
Founded in 1786, the seventh oldest golf club in the world. Right on your doorstep — just a mile from the Honeypot.
Balcomie Links
1 mile from the Honeypot
A more traditional links course with the unusual combination of three par fives, six par threes and nine par fours, producing a tough par of 69. Spectacular coastal views throughout.
crailgolfingsociety.co.uk · 01333 450686
Craighead Links
1 mile from the Honeypot
A challenging cliff-top course featuring 'Danes Dyke' — a 1,200 year old defensive wall built by Viking marauders. Panoramic views across the Firth of Forth to the Bass Rock and Isle of May.
crailgolfingsociety.co.uk · 01333 450686
Courses Near Crail
St Andrews Links — Old Course
The most famous golf course in the world. A pilgrimage for every golfer. Ballot and advance booking available.
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St Andrews Links — New Course
Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1895, consistently rated one of the best links courses in Scotland.
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St Andrews Links — Castle Course
The newest addition to the St Andrews Links family, with dramatic clifftop views.
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St Andrews Links — Jubilee Course
A demanding championship course originally opened in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.
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St Andrews Links — Eden Course
A beautiful parkland-style course, perfect for a more relaxed round.
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Kingsbarns Golf Links
A stunning modern links course ranked among the top 100 in the world. Host of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.
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Fairmont St Andrews — Torrance Course
A championship course designed by Sam Torrance at the luxury Fairmont resort.
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Fairmont St Andrews — Kittocks Course
A stunning coastal course with views over St Andrews Bay.
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Anstruther Golf Course
Opened in 1891, a 9 hole links designed by Old Tom Morris stretching between Pittenweem and Anstruther, with stunning coastal views.
The Open 2027
The Open Championship returns to St Andrews in 2027. Crail makes an excellent alternative base — just 10 miles from the Old Course, away from the crowds, with easy access via the coastal road. Read our full guide to The Open 2027 →
The perfect base for your golf trip
Comfortable rooms, exceptional breakfasts, and free parking — everything you need for a great golf holiday in Fife.
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