The Golf House Club Elie
Fife, ScotlandOverview
Holes 1, 2, 3 & 18 are thought to be James Braid's.
Holes 7, 8, 9, & 17 are thought to be Old Tom Morris'.
There are no par 5's and only two par 3's. That means 16(!) two shotters!
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.”
The Golf House Club Elie Videos
No Laying Up's visit can be seen here
The club's promo video can be seen here
Hidden Links video can be seen here
The Golf House Club Elie Reviews
Golf Club Atlas' review can be read here
Sean Arble's tour of the course can be found here
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.
At just 6,273 yards, Elie Golf Club 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.
Five-time Open Champion, James Braid, took up golf on these links and won his first local tournament age 8 here. He would later move to London and then Walton Heath, where he served as professional for the remainder of his life.
Golf Club Photography
Golf course photography of this course is available here.
Evalu18 Featured Architect: James Braid
Very little earth was moved in James Braid 's designs due to technological constraints. Minimal artificial features present. Putting greens must be well guarded, often by dykes, directly in front of greens. Green size is governed by the length of approach. Alternative tees provided to allow play in all...
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- Roland, George
- Old Tom Morris
- James Braid
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Evalu18 Featured Architect: James Braid
Very little earth was moved in James Braid 's designs due to technological constraints. Minimal artificial features present. Putting greens must be well guarded, often by dykes, directly in front of greens. Green size is governed by the length of approach. Alternative tees provided to allow play in all...
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