There are 50 golf-courses within 30 miles, with Falkland 10 minutes walk away, and Ladybank (an Open Qualifying Course) 10 minutes in the car. Gleneagles, the venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup is only 28 miles away.
Here are details of golf courses within a 30-mile radius of Falkland. Please note that some courses may have seasonal availability or booking restrictions.
Close to Home (within 10 miles):
Falkland Golf Club (0.5 miles): A charming 9-hole parkland course in the shadow of the Lomond Hills. Ideal for a quick round or practicing your game. Tel: 01337 857404, Visit Website
Ladybank Golf Club (7 miles): A classic 18-hole course with tree-lined fairways and challenging greens, offering stunning views of the Fife countryside. Tel: 01337 830814, Visit Website
Scotscraig Golf Club (7 miles): One of the oldest golf courses in the world (13th oldest!), a challenging and traditional links layout. Tel: 01334 870208, Visit Website
Balbirnie Park Golf Club (8 miles): A mature 18-hole parkland course with a reputation for excellent greens and a welcoming clubhouse. Tel: 01592 612095, Visit Website
A Bit Further Afield (10-30 miles):
Glenrothes Golf Club (10 miles): A mix of parkland and heathland holes, well-maintained with friendly staff. Tel: 01592 742802
Lundin Links Golf Club (12 miles): A classic links course alongside the Firth of Forth, with scenic views and a friendly atmosphere. Tel: 01333 320202
Charleton Golf Club (13 miles): Offers two courses, a championship course and a shorter 9-hole course, alongside stunning scenery of the Lomond Hills. Tel: 01334 839440
Leven Links (16 miles): A traditional links course known for its fast and true greens. With a welcoming atmosphere, it’s perfect for all levels of golfers. Tel:01333 423003, Visit Website
Elie Golf House Club (16 miles): A traditional links course with a unique ‘starter’s hut’ on the first tee. Demanding layout with beautiful coastal scenery. Tel: +44(0) 1333 330301, Visit Website
Canmore Golf Club (Dunfermline, 18 miles): A mature parkland course with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers. Tel: 01383 721304, Visit Website
Drumoig Golf Course (18 miles): A challenging parkland course with stunning views, water features, and a reputation for its excellent greens. Tel: 01382 541545
Burntisland Golf House Club (20 miles): A classic links course with a rich history, known for its challenging layout and views over the Firth of Forth. Tel: 01592 872260, Visit Website
Crail Golfing Society (20 miles): Boasts two courses – the Balcomie Links and the Craighead Links – both offering classic links challenges with stunning sea views. Tel: +44 (0) 1333 450686
Dumbarnie Links (20 miles): A modern links course with a reputation for world-class golfing and breathtaking coastal scenery. Tel: +44 1333 823 023, Visit Website
St. Andrews Courses (Various, 15-20 miles): The ‘Home of Golf’, with multiple iconic links courses, including the legendary Old Course. Booking well in advance is essential. Visit Website
Kingsbarns Golf Links (20 miles): A world-renowned links course with stunning coastal views, consistently ranked among the world’s best. Tel: 01334 460860, Visit Website
Carnoustie Golf Links (30 miles): A notoriously challenging championship links course, host to multiple Open Championships. Tel: 01241 802270, Visit Website
Remember: Always contact the individual courses for current green fees, availability, and booking procedures.
