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The Golf House Club, Elie
Elie, Fife, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 70 · Club publishes seasonal fees but the two sources checked quote different figures for the same season · Links
— About
About The Golf House Club, Elie
The Golf House Club, Elie, is an 18-hole, par 70 links in the East Neuk of Fife, running along the Firth of Forth. Old Tom Morris laid out the course, and golf has been part of the town for centuries. Blind tee shots and sloping greens are part of its character, and the round opens with an unseen drive over a hill.
- A periscope from the Royal Navy submarine HMS Excalibur stands in the starter's hut, so players can look over the hill before the first tee shot.
- James Braid grew up playing here and made changes in the 1920s that remain largely in place.
- The scorecard has no par 5s, just sixteen par 4s and two par 3s.
- Holes 10 to 13 are the best-regarded stretch, running along the coast with sea views.
History of The Golf House Club, Elie
Golf has been played over the links at Elie since the 1500s. The Golf House Club was founded in 1875. Old Tom Morris laid out the 18-hole course in 1895.
Signature holes at The Golf House Club, Elie
The 1st is a par 4 of about 420 yards, played blind over a steep hill. At the 13th, the green sits tucked against the cliffs.
Playing The Golf House Club, Elie: tips
Visitors can book tee times online through the club's website. Elie sits on the Fife coast about ten miles from St Andrews.
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Golf House Club, Elie
Can visitors play at Elie?
Yes. The club welcomes visitors, who book tee times online.
How far is Elie from St Andrews?
Elie is in the East Neuk of Fife, about ten miles from St Andrews.