Take on the epic challenge of Carnoustie this winter

Golf has been played at Carnoustie for several centuries and this historic east coast venue boasts no less than three truly outstanding courses, all of them rated in the top 50 links courses in the UK and Ireland by Golf Digest in June 2011.

 

Carnoustie’s Championship Course has hosted the Open seven times, most recently in 2007 when Irishman Padraig Harrington lifted the Claret Jug. Scotland’s own Paul Lawrie won the Open at Carnoustie in 1999 and Tom Watson and Gary Player have both triumphed here in the past.

 

The Burnside Links, at Carnoustie, is a shorter but nonetheless demanding affair with tight fairways, heather, whins and pot bunkers. The short holes are a real feature with the famous Barry Burn coming into play on a few of them.   

 

Carnoustie’s third course, the Buddon Links, was opened in 1979 and is a great introduction to links golf. The holes around the turn are a particular thrill, requiring all your concentration to score well.

 

The clear winter air means the views over the east coast are even better than usual, so get ready to emulate golf’s heroes by heading to the fairways and making the most of the discounted winter rates.

 

Enjoy a winter’s day on the greens, whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or just a beginner, before heading back to the luxurious Carnoustie Hotel for a deserved warming drink afterwards.