Monifieth Golf Links (Medal Course)

Monifieth, Angus · Est. 1858

8.4/10Edge Score

££££Green fee

71Par

6,650Yards

18Holes

Why this Edge Score: A centuries-old public links right next to Carnoustie, Monifieth's Medal Course is an Open final-qualifying test of real quality at par 71. Superb-value Angus links golf with a second course alongside, it earns a place in our Scottish rankings.

Just along the coast from Carnoustie, Monifieth is a historic public links where golf has been played for centuries — the town's records mention the game as far back as the 1600s. Its Medal Course is the championship layout, a genuine old-fashioned links of around 6,650 yards and par 71 that has served as a final-qualifying venue for the Open when it visits Carnoustie.

Run for the benefit of the local golfers and shared between several long-established clubs, it offers a wonderful, affordable taste of Angus links golf — firm turf, gorse, a railway running alongside and greens that ask real questions. A second course, the shorter Ashludie, gives 36 holes. For value and history it is very hard to beat, and it makes an ideal warm-up or wind-down round on a Carnoustie trip.

Highlights

Historic public links neighbouring Carnoustie
Medal Course — an Open final-qualifying venue
Outstanding value; 36 holes with the Ashludie Course

Good to know

→The Medal is the championship test; the shorter Ashludie is a gentler, fun round — an easy 36-hole day, and both are remarkable value.
→It makes an ideal warm-up before, or wind-down after, a bucket-list round at Carnoustie a few minutes away.
→A public links shared by several old clubs, so book direct and expect a friendly, unpretentious welcome. Dundee is 15 minutes away.
→Monifieth sits beside Carnoustie on the Angus coast — the two pair easily, with Panmure and Montrose completing a superb, well-priced Angus links tour.
→The Medal course starts and finishes by the railway station, so it is an easy golf-by-train day from Dundee, ten minutes down the line.

Visitor Information

Getting There

15min drive

Common questions

Is Monifieth a public course?

Yes. Monifieth is a historic public links next to Carnoustie, run for the benefit of local golfers and shared between several long-established clubs. Golf has been played here for centuries — the town's records mention the game as far back as the 1600s.

What is the Medal Course at Monifieth?

The Medal is the championship layout, a genuine old-fashioned links of around 6,650 yards and par 71 that has served as a final-qualifying venue for the Open when it visits Carnoustie. A second, shorter course — the Ashludie — gives 36 holes on the site.

Is Monifieth good value?

Outstanding value — it is one of the most affordable quality links in Scotland, and an ideal warm-up or wind-down round on a Carnoustie trip. It is a short drive from Dundee and combines with Carnoustie and Panmure for an Angus itinerary.