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6 Fife Golf Courses for Beginners
10 Mar 2025If you're a beginner golfer looking to play in Fife, you’ll want courses that are forgiving, not too long, and have reasonable green fees
Here are some of the best beginner-friendly golf courses:
1. Elmwood Golf Course, Cupar
Purpose-built for beginners, with wide fairways and fewer hazards.
No handicap required & affordable green fees
Great practice facilities, including a driving range & short game area.
2. Anstruther Golf Club
A short 9-hole course with spectacular coastal views.
Features “The Rockies,” a tough par-3, but the rest of the course is beginner-friendly.
3. Dunnikier Park Golf Club, Kirkcaldy
Friendly parkland course, not too long, with forgiving fairways.
Good mix of open holes & light challenges to help new players improve.
4. St Michaels Golf Club, near St Andrews
A short but fun 18-hole course, ideal for high handicappers.
More relaxed pace of play – good for learning without pressure.
5. Kingarrock Hickory Golf, Cupar
A totally unique experience, where you play with hickory clubs from the early 1900s!
9-hole course, simple layout, and no need for long drives.
Perfect for beginners looking for a relaxed and fun round.
6. Ladybank Golf Club (9-Hole Academy Course)
A small, friendly 9-hole course that’s ideal for learning.
Less intimidating than the full championship course but still offers great conditions.