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Monifieth Golf Links (Medal Course)

Monifieth, Angus · Est. 1858

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.

Golf has been recorded here since the 1600s, and the links has been shared for generations between several old clubs whose members still tee it up daily. The Medal is the championship course used for Open final qualifying; the shorter Ashludie is the gentler companion. Run for the good of local golf rather than profit, it stays one of the best-value quality links anywhere, and a perfect first or last round on an Angus or Fife 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.