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Panmure Golf Club

Barry, Angus · Est. 1845

Panmure, founded in 1845, is a quietly brilliant links at Barry, just west of Carnoustie, and one of Scotland's hidden treasures. It is best known for a slice of golfing history: Ben Hogan chose Panmure as his practice base in 1953 while preparing for the only Open Championship he ever played — which he won, at Carnoustie next door — and the club still cherishes the connection, including the bunker he suggested at the 6th.

More heathery and sheltered than a pure seaside links in places, with gorse and broom framing the fairways, it is a subtle, strategic test of around 6,500 yards and par 70 that regularly serves as a final-qualifying venue for the Open. The par-4 6th is one of the finest inland-links holes in the country. Understated, welcoming and rich in history, Panmure rewards the traveller who looks beyond the famous names.

Founded in 1845, it is one of Scotland's oldest clubs, and its links has a character all its own — more heather, broom and gorse than open seaside, with subtle changes of elevation and a run of excellent par-4s. The Hogan story is the calling card, but the golf stands squarely on its own, and good judges rate the closing stretch among the finest in Angus.

Holes worth knowing

16th "Hogan's" (par-4, ~414 yards, stroke index 1) — Ben Hogan's favourite hole here, and the club's hardest: he suggested the cunning hidden pot bunker front-right of the green that members still call "Hogan's Bunker".

Highlights

Ben Hogan's 1953 Open practice base
Open final-qualifying venue
The celebrated par-4 6th and its "Hogan bunker"

Good to know

→Panmure is more heathery and sheltered than a pure seaside links — a change of texture from Carnoustie next door, and a lovely companion round on an Angus trip.
→Note the visitor pattern: generally Monday–Friday and Sunday, with limited Saturday access — check ahead. It is about 20 minutes from Dundee.
→Soak up the Hogan history in the clubhouse; the 1953 connection is the club's proudest story and they tell it well.
→Panmure is the quiet gem of Angus, tucked beside Monifieth and Carnoustie — Ben Hogan famously practised here before winning the 1953 Open at Carnoustie.
→The clubhouse lunch is one of the friendliest in Scottish golf, and the Angus coast and glens are on the doorstep for a rest day.

Visitor Information

Getting There

20min drive

1h 30min drive

Common questions

What is the Ben Hogan connection at Panmure?

Ben Hogan chose Panmure as his practice base in 1953 while preparing for the only Open Championship he ever entered — which he won, at Carnoustie next door. The club still cherishes the link, including the bunker he suggested at the celebrated par-4 6th.

What is Panmure like to play?

Founded in 1845, it is a subtle, strategic links at Barry, more heathery and sheltered than a pure seaside course in places, with gorse and broom framing the fairways. It plays to around 6,500 yards and par 70 and regularly serves as a final-qualifying venue for the Open. The par-4 6th is one of the finest inland-links holes in the country.

How do I combine Panmure with Carnoustie?

Panmure sits just west of Carnoustie and makes an ideal companion round on an Angus trip, along with neighbouring Monifieth. The club welcomes visitors and books directly.