The Golf House Club Elie
Fife, ScotlandOverview
One of Elie's marvels is the periscope, salvaged from HMS Excalibur, which is used by the starter to ensure your way is clear.
Sir Michael Bonallack said of Elie: “If you love links golf, you will love Elie. Close-cut running fairways with firm, fast, true greens. A memorable and enjoyable test for golfers of every ability.”
Peter Thomson wrote of Elie: “It’s quirky and it’s the most enjoyable course I know. If I had my way I’d build Elies all over the world.”
Five-time Open Champion, James Braid, took up golf on these links and won his first local tournament here at the age of 8. He would later move to London and then Walton Heath, where he served as professional for the remainder of his life. He was able to contribute
Golf Course Review
The Golf House Club Elie is of the finest historic links in Fife, Scotland - located just 12 miles from St Andrews. Famous for its Periscope, the club is also known as Elie or Earlsferry Golf Club.
The Golf House Club Elie Synopsis
At just 6,273 yards, The Golf House Club Elie isn't long by modern standards but it is well guarded and doesn't give in easily. There is fine turf, large undulating greens, a persistent slope towards the sea, strategic bunkering, and an ever-present wind that continues to preserve it as a fine test of golf without reliance upon distance. In addition, there are only two par 3's and sixteen(!) par 4's. With no par 5's for the Tigers to claw back strokes, it can be a real test.
Hole By Architect at Elie
Holes 1, 2, 3 & 18 are thought to be from the hand of James Braid.
Holes 7, 8, 9, & 17 are thought to be Old Tom Morris'.
The Golf House Club Elie Reviews
Read Golf Club Atlas' review of Elie.
Take Sean Arble's tour of Elie.
The Golf House Club Elie Photography
Evalu18 Featured Architect: James Braid
James Braid moved very little earth due to technological constraints. Minimal artificial features are present. Putting greens must be well guarded, often by dykes, directly in front of greens. Green size is governed by the length of the approach. Alternative tees are provided to allow play in all conditions. Bunkering...
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- Roland, George
- Old Tom Morris
- James Braid
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Evalu18 Featured Architect: James Braid
James Braid moved very little earth due to technological constraints. Minimal artificial features are present. Putting greens must be well guarded, often by dykes, directly in front of greens. Green size is governed by the length of the approach. Alternative tees are provided to allow play in all conditions. Bunkering...
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