Scotscraig Golf Club Official Brochure 2013
Scotscraig Golf Club Content Welcome.........................................................04 History..............................................................07 The Course..................................................... 11 Take The Course Tour..............................13 Professional Shop........................................17 Tuition.................................................................19 Practice Facilities...........................................21 Becoming A Member.................................22 Members’ Golf..............................................29 Juniors...............................................................31 Information for Visitors...............................35 Golf Societies.................................................37 Clubhouse.......................................................40 Corporate Golf Days.................................43 Open Competitions.....................................45 Testimonials....................................................47 Social Activities..............................................49 Contact Us - How To Find Us..............50 Photos: Ania & Emil Wedding Photography • www.aephotography.co.uk 0870 7707765 • www.pinnacle.uk.com • info@pinnacle.uk.com Scotscraig Golf Club and Pinnacle Publishing wish to thank the businesses who appear in this publication for their support and wish them every success in deriving business from its circulation.
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Scotscraig Scotscraig Golf Golf Club Club Welcome Welcome to Scotscraig, an Open Final Qualifying Course, steeped in history and with proud traditions. Ideally situated in the heartland of golf close to both the Old Course in . St Andrews and Carnoustie Golf Links, we are the 13th oldest golf club in the world, having been founded in 1817. There is always a warm welcome to visitors, golf societies and corporate days who are guaranteed a memorable day both on the course and in our well-appointed clubhouse. Follow in the footsteps of some of the legends that have played Scotscraig. From the early 1800s to the modern day, our Club has been graced by the visit of some of the greats of the game: Braid, Locke, Nicklaus, Norman as . well as Sam Torrance, past Ryder . Cup Captain. If you enjoy the experience, imagine what it would be like to play here every
day. Membership is available in all categories, offering a good balance of competitive and informal golf, excellent facilities and an active social calendar. Our PGA professional and his team provide expert golf tuition for every level from beginners to advanced players
and offer all the latest equipment from their well-stocked shop at very competitive prices. We look forward to seeing you and to showing you what makes Scotscraig so special.
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Scotscraig Golf Club History Scotscraig Golf Club was founded in 1817 by some members of the . St Andrews Society of Golfers . (later to become the Royal and . Ancient Golf Club) who wished to . play more golf than the Society’s occasional meetings afforded them. One of these members was William Dalgleish of Scotscraig, a section of whose lands was the Garpit, part of which included a racecourse. Within the area of the racecourse golf was already played over six holes, but no record exists to show how long this had been done. The original minute of the Club states – “A party of gentlemen having met in August 1817, it was agreed upon that a club under the name of Scotscraig Golf Club should be established; that there should be two meetings annually, the one in Spring and the other in Autumn and that at the latter, a golf
medal should be played for. . A gold medal having been procured, it was appointed to be played for on Tuesday, September 29, 1818.” William Dalgleish was appointed as the first Captain of Scotscraig Golf Club at this meeting. Competitions of the new Scotscraig Golf Club were decided over three rounds of the Garpit’s six holes. Captain Playfair, later to become Sir Hugh Lyon Playfair, Captain of the Royal and Ancient and Provost of St Andrews, won the first competition for the Gold Medal with 105 strokes over three rounds of the links. The dress code for players at this time was a red jacket trimmed with a green velvet collar. It was also agreed that the golfing uniform should include a buff-coloured uniform vest with small buttons similar to that worn on the jacket, and it was further approved
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Scotscraig Golf Club that the penalty for players not suitably attired was two bottles of port. In 1818, the Club officially appointed two of the best known names in golf: Hugh Philip (official club maker) and David Robertson (official feathery ball maker). David’s son Allan became the world’s first ever golf professional. In 1835, the Club went into abeyance for 52 years following the Garpit links having been ploughed up. On the 5th May 1887, Admiral Maitland Dougall presided over a meeting in Templar’s Hall in Tayport to re-constitute Scotscraig Golf Club, and was appointed Captain of the Club.
of the Club, and was met with a growing need for a proper clubhouse. At about this time, Tom Morris was invited from St Andrews to advise on the amount of ground required to extend the course to 18 holes. In the autumn of 1896, it is minuted that “the elegant and picturesque clubhouse just erected on Tayport Links for the Scotscraig Golf Club, was formally opened by Sir John Leng MP.” The total cost of building the clubhouse was £699.15s.10d, plus £101.7s.7d for furnishings.
In April 1888 the “new” course was officially opened, with members being permitted to use the nearby fever hospital as a locker room and meeting place. The layout of the course was altered in time for the 1893 medal, having been extended to nine holes.
In September 1909, Mr A.H. Robertson is recorded as having achieved the earliest hole in one at Scotscraig, and also in this year ladies were permitted to play as limited members. It took nearly 100 years for ladies to become full members. This was approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting in 1997.
The last decade of the 19th century saw a steady increase in membership
In 1923, the course was redesigned with the assistance of James Braid,
one of the “Triumvirate”. The course still retains many of Braid’s traditional architectural features, namely large rolling greens and well-positioned bunkers. Scotscraig today is largely unchanged, and presents a fair but serious challenge to all golfers. The Club has been honoured over the years by the successes of its members, exemplified by A.F.Macfie, winner of the first British Amateur Championship at Hoylake in 1885; J.Gordon Simpson, a Scottish internationalist; and more recently by John Ferguson, who won the British Boys’ Championship in 1956. In more recent years, the course has been used for Final Qualifying for The Open when played over the Old Course at St Andrews, in 1984, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010. The history of Scotscraig Golf Club is displayed in a permanent exhibition within the clubhouse covering the period from 1817 to the present date, and visitors and guests are most
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The Course Scotscraig is conveniently located only 15 minutes from the famous Old Course, St Andrews and since 1984 has hosted the Final Open Qualifying when The Open has been played over St Andrews, most recently in 2010. Ian Baker-Finch, Brian Barnes, Justin Rose, Mark Mouland, Duffy Waldorf and Sam Torrance are only a few of the famous players to have graced this renowned classic Fife course.
Although the course doesn’t sit exactly adjacent to the coastline, there are a few sea breezes to consider when playing this links-heathland mixture. The most memorable hole is the . par-4 4th, only 366 yards, but with the fairway well protected on the left by large revetted bunkers and a heathery terrain awaiting wayward shots to the right, only well positioned shots will be able to attack this small plateau green.
One lengthy challenge is the par-5 14th, 523 yards, and a test that calls for precise positioning in order to reach the well-guarded green. Players of all levels will find a day’s golf at Scotscraig an enjoyable challenge and a golfing experience they will never forget.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Take The Course Tour We hope you enjoy your time with us at Scotscraig Golf Club. Here are a few handy tips and course notes from our PGA Professional Craig Mackie which should help you make the most of your round if you have never visited us before. Hole 1 (Admiral) 402 yards, par 4 Place your tee shot left of centre and position the second shot down the right side of the green. Hole 2 (Wood) 374 yards, par 4 The tee shot should be hit down the left and drop the second shot short of the green as it will roll forward. Hole 3 (Gully) 214 yards, par 3 A long par 3. Aim to land your ball on the right side of the green.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Hole 4 (Westward Ho) 366 yards, par 4 Our signature hole. Hit the fairway and then choose wisely for your second shot, as the green drops away on . all sides. Hole 5 (Whins) 402 yards, par 4 When hitting your shot to the green, remember to adjust your stance, depending on the lie. Hole 6 (Pond) 150 yards, par 3 A short hole with a newly-created pond a short distance from the tee. Play a full shot to the right portion of the green. Hole 7 (Plateau) 401 yards, par 4 Safety off the tee is important here. . A long/mid iron or rescue club, depending on the wind conditions, short of the ridge, will leave you approximately 200 yards to the green. Hole 8 (High) 387 yards, par 4 Positional play off the tee is important to miss the dangerous bunkers up the left-hand side of the fairway.
Hole 9 (Flagstaff) 484 yards, par 5 A birdie opportunity at this par 5. Try to keep the ball right of centre, this will give you a chance to attack the green. Balls will always feed in to the green from the left. Hole 10 (Cricket) 404 yards, par 4 Position your tee shot right of centre, this will give you a line of sight advantage. Hole 11 (Shanwell) 459 yards, par 4 A tough, long dog leg par 4. Drive the ball long and straight to the left side . of the fairway, leaving a better line to the green. Hole 12 (Rushes) 389 yards, par 4 Hit down the right from the tee and play the ball to the left of the green.
Hole 14 (Garpit) 523 yards, par 5 Play the hole step by step, don’t think of the end result. Hole 15 (Burn) 175 yards, par 3 Excellent par 3 with a split-level green. Correct club selection is essential. Hole 16 (Railway) 479 yards, par 5 The drive, left of centre, is the key to this par 5. A birdie opportunity. Hole 17 (Road) 380 yards, par 4 The tee shot should be positioned inside the right-hand bunkers, to leave an easier approach shot. Hole 18 (Home) 396 yards, par 4 Back towards the clubhouse. Drive down the right to leave a clearer line . to the green.
Hole 13 (Island) 165 yards, par 3 A tricky par 3 with a plateau green. Play long and left as the green slopes from left to right. Normally plays its . full yardage.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Professional Shop Scotscraig Golf Club’s Pro Shop is the place to go to take care of all your golfing needs. The Club’s PGA Professional, Craig Mackie, is on . hand to give you the advice and information you require to make . sound buying decisions. We are stockists of all leading manufacturers of drivers, fairway woods, utility woods, irons, wedges and putters and carry a wide range of clothing and golfing accessories. Among the brands featured are Footjoy, TaylorMade, adidas, Galvin Green, Greg Norman, Lyle & Scott and Under Armour. As a member of the TGI golf group, Craig has an extensive network from which to source stock, so if you are in search of a specific piece of equipment you do not see in the shop, there is a good chance he will be able to get it for you. With competitive prices and excellent service you really can’t go wrong.
Know your yardages exactly with the latest in GPS devices with featured brands including SkyCaddie, for whom we are a main stockist. And save energy for your game by investing in one of the latest electric trolleys from PowaKaddy or Motocaddy. The Pro Shop offers a fast and
efficient club repair service or, if you are in the market for some new clubs, why not ask about our popular custom fitting service? Our service to our clients is second to none and our staff are more than willing to cater for all your golfing needs, just call 01382 552 855.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Tuition If you have the commitment and desire to lower your handicap then our . PGA-qualified teaching professional Craig Mackie will be delighted to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. Craig can improve your driving accuracy or sharpen up your short game and save you shots around the green. His teaching is backed up by some outstanding practice facilities which allow you to invest time working on new techniques and ingraining them into your game. Our professional is equally adept at offering a traditional hands-on style of coaching or employing the latest in technology with the Ipad, which is revolutionising the way golf is taught. Instant split-screen video analysis is available, comparing your swing . side-by-side with the world’s leading golfers and have your swing emailed to you as a memory aid for when you
take to the practice ground. For those looking to take their game to the next level, an on-course playing lesson can be a huge benefit. Here Craig gives a unique insight into how to make the most of your ability, to choose the right shot at the right time and subsequently to lower your scores.
Discounts are offered for a package . of lessons booked at the same time and make the ideal Christmas, birthday or anniversary gift for the golfer in your life. Group lessons are available by arrangement, perfect for a light-hearted and fun way to get a golf society day under way.
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Practice Facilities A championship course needs championship-standard practice facilities and Scotscraig does not disappoint. There are a number of game improvement areas and for the committed golfer there really is every incentive to work on your game and become as good a player as you possibly can. An excellent practice ground can be found a short walk from the clubhouse. Available for use by members and
guests and visitors paying a green fee for the day, it has flags and yardage markers, enabling focused practice with woods, long irons and wedges. Patrons bring their own balls and are able to hit off turf all year round, giving them much more accurate feedback about the quality of their ball striking. In times of inclement weather of for those looking to build confidence, there are artificial turf mats as well. A short game area can be found
close by for working on the scoring side of the game, comprising a green surrounded by three practice bunkers and offering a variety of lies that you might encounter on the course. Right in front of the clubhouse is a large practice putting green which mirrors the pace and consistent roll of the greens, while for those short of time there are practice nets which are perfect for getting warmed up before a round.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Becoming A Member Scotscraig Golf Club is the 13th oldest golf club in the world and is very proud of its traditions and history. To become a member of this famous golf club . is simple. At present there is no waiting list and applicants can become members within three weeks. All that is required is for a full application form to be completed and proposed and seconded by two members of two years minimum. If you do not know of any members to countersign your form please e-mail the Managing Secretary and he will arrange for the Captain and another Council member to meet you and introduce you to the Club. There are a variety of membership options available which we hope will cater for all needs. The most popular is our Full Membership, open to men and women and allowing unlimited
golf seven days a week subject to course availability and full use of the Club’s excellent clubhouse and practice facilities. New members should note there is also an entry fee but this may be paid up over a period of 10 years . if required. We make a point of ensuring new members are made to feel a part of the Club from the day they join. Immediately they feel comfortable and quickly find themselves part of a regular group of friends. With groups playing on a casual basis most days, finding playing partners is never . a problem. Scotscraig is a traditional members’ Club run for the benefit of the members, with the members playing a key role in the future direction of the Club. A not-for-profit organisation, any surplus income is invested in ensuring that the Club, the course and our
facilities continue to remain among the best that the region has to offer. Friends and Family Social Membership of the Club is open to persons aged 18 or over. Members in this category may use the clubhouse and attend any social functions organised by the Club. A person permanently resident outside the British Isles or at a travelling distance of 50 miles or more from Scotscraig Golf Club may become an Overseas and Distant Member. The Club also have a Loyalty Card scheme and an annual payment of £50 is made at the time of the annual subscription. This entitles the member to a discount of 10 per cent on drink and food. The Loyalty Card can be topped up at any time. Competitive golfers can achieve an official CONGU handicap recognised worldwide, and play in regular
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Scotscraig Golf Club competitions both with their fellow members and against other clubs.
Some Of The Compelling Reasons To Join Scotscraig Golf Club Include:
Members are able to follow Club results on the internet for free through HowDidiDo, which boasts the largest network of golfers anywhere in . the world.
• A chance to belong to the 13th oldest golf club in the world
Members of Scotscraig Golf Club are also entitled to 50 per cent discounted green fees when visiting most golf courses in Fife. We have reciprocal arrangements with many of our neighbours if you fancy a change of scenery. We are also a member of the James Braid Association and Carnoustie Country which also entitles members to very generous discounts at more than 200 golf courses in the UK and some even further afield.
• A traditional private members’ club, administered for the benefit . of our members • An excellent, well-maintained and challenging course • A discounted green fee rate for your guests • First-class clubhouse facilities • Friendly Club atmosphere with regular social events • Exceptional in-house catering service, available seven days a week • Members’ Card offering discounts on certain food and drink purchases at the bar • A full calendar of competitions and matches
• Affiliation to SGU/FGA/SLGA • Internet-linked results system • Reciprocal golf arrangements at several other local courses plus many more nationwide and worldwide through the Association . of James Braid Courses • Informal competitions most days • Professional Club administration • Well-stocked and competitively priced Pro Shop • Access to PGA Professional for tuition and advice. Interested in joining? For more details about becoming a member, please telephone the Managing Secretary . on 01382 552515 or e-mail admin@scotscraiggolfclub.com. Application forms can be . downloaded from our website, www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
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Scotscraig Golf Club Members’ Golf All sections of the Club enjoy a great deal of competitive golf throughout the season, both in pursuit of the Club’s numerous honours board competitions and trophies and against other clubs. The Senior Gents, for instance, play around 20 matches at home and away in a typical year. There is a special thrill to representing one’s club in a team environment and a player learns so much more about their game in the heat of competition! After the day’s golf is complete the social side to golf comes to the fore as old friendships are renewed or new ones made in the clubhouse. To keep interest going all through the year, the men enter scratch and handicap teams in the North East Fife Golf Winter League. In terms of Club competitions, the traditional monthly medals and Stablefords can be found in the diary,
as well as more light-hearted fixtures such as the Captain v Vice-Captain or Ladies Captain v Secretary. Singles or pairs, medal play or matchplay, Stableford or some other fun form of competition, there should be something to appeal to everyone.
that it allows players of differing abilities to compete on an equal footing and still enjoy a game to the full. Good golf cannot always be guaranteed, but good company is never in short supply and the setting is something to savour.
The beauty of the handicap system is
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Scotscraig Golf Club Juniors Being one of the world’s oldest courses, Scotscraig is proud of its history but equally passionate about introducing the game and its traditions to a whole new generation of golfers. Our junior section has thrived in recent years, helped by our Professional, Craig Mackie, whose passion for helping the younger golfers at Scotscraig stems partly from having come up though the Club’s junior . ranks himself. “Juniors are at the future of any golf club,” Craig says. “When I was growing up here there was very little for junior golfers. I remember saying to myself, ‘If I ever become a club golf Pro I’ll be offering as much as I can to the kids.’” The Club has embraced the Scottish Golf Union’s ClubGolf initiative, which aims not only to offer golf to as many youngsters as possible, but to create a development pathway from beginner
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Scotscraig Golf Club level through to the highest levels. Scotscraig invites children from local schools to come to the Club for eight weeks of coaching and for some it can be the first stepping stone towards what may become a lifetime’s love of the game. “In Stages 1 and 2 we offer a well structured programme that will help them towards a handicap and to play in a few competitions,” Craig says. “For me Stages 1 and 2 are the stepping stones to choosing potential players for Stage 3, where we can help them progress as far as they can go.” A number of competitions are run throughout the year for young golfers, the juniors have their own presentation evening and there is also the opportunity to experience the thrill . of representing Scotscraig against other clubs. “It is a good thing for the Club to have a large number of juniors,” says Craig “And it creates a good reputation for
the Club to show what we can offer . to children from the local villages. . A lot of our children are from . non-golfing families so it shows we . are really changing the way people see the game.”
The Club has greatly discounted rates for younger golfers right up to the age of 25, with the annual rate for children under 14, for example, costing the equivalent of a little over £1 a week.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Information For Visitors Visitors are warmly welcome to Scotscraig seven days a week throughout the year, subject to course availability. Please contact the Club Professional prior to arrival to ensure a tee time is available and thereby avoid clashes with members and societies. You can look forward to an excellent round followed by a relaxing drink, with catering available on request. We are a fairly relaxed club, but we do ask visitors to respect our rules and standard golfing etiquette to ensure their visit runs smoothly. In common with other clubs we request that visitors abide by our dress code both on the course and in the clubhouse. Although handicap certificates are not mandatory, we do prefer golfers to be of a sufficient standard for them to be able to enjoy their round and for them
not to inconvenience other players when out on the course. Please visit our website for the latest special offers and for those keen to enjoy Scotscraig to the full take note that we offer an excellent day ticket rate allowing unlimited golf. We also occasionally offer discounted golf rates
for groups able to play later in the day. Why not combine your visit to Scotscraig with some rounds at other clubs in the region? We are only ten miles from St Andrews and 15 miles . by road from Carnoustie, while Edinburgh is a little over an hour . away to the south.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Golf Societies Golf societies are something of a speciality of ours here at Scotscraig and we can guarantee a good time for visiting groups both out on the course and in the clubhouse. If great golf, good food and accommodating hosts are your ingredients for a successful golf day, then you have come to the right place. Examples of sample packages . are as follows: Par Package A round of golf High Tea or two-course meal Bogey Package Two bacon rolls with tea or . coffee on arrival Morning round of golf Home-made soup and two . freshly-made filled rolls
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Scotscraig Golf Club Birdie Package On arrival home-made soup and . two freshly-made filled rolls Afternoon round of golf High Tea or two-course meal Eagle Package On arrival 2 bacon rolls with . tea or coffee Morning round of golf Home-made soup and two . freshly-made filled rolls Afternoon round of golf High Tea or two-course meal While set packages might make life easier for society organisers, we are equally happy to operate a flexible approach. After all, it is your golf day, not ours. So come to us with a wishlist for your perfect day and we will do everything we can to tick all the boxes. We will look to work within your budget, fulfil your requirements and
deliver a golf day that meets or hopefully exceeds your expectations. Buggies (please pre-book to avoid disappointment) and trolleys are available for hire from the Pro Shop, which stocks a comprehensive range of equipment as well as being able to arrange golf lessons and prizes. However the round pans out and whether you are amongst the prizes . or not, a warm welcome awaits in . the clubhouse. Relax and unwind and relive your day with a drink in the lounge bar before adjourning to the private dining room where the banter can begin in earnest. If you are looking for something to make that day even more memorable, why not consider booking a group golfing clinic before your round or ask our PGA-qualified professional about video analysis. For more details, call 01382 552515 or e-mail admin@scotscraiggolfclub.com
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Scotscraig Golf Club Clubhouse After a round of golf on one of Scotland’s finest championship golf courses, why not sit down in the unique atmosphere of the bar and have a refreshing drink and a meal. We are fully licensed with a selection of draught and bottled beers from around the world and also have a selection of fine wines, together with an extensive range of refreshing soft drinks. As one might hope and expect, walking into the 13th oldest golf club in the world, Scotscraig has a home which oozes character with memorabilia displayed throughout the clubhouse for all to see. There is also evidence of major championships which have been held at Scotscraig over the years Local Final Qualifying for The Open when held at St Andrews, SPGA tournaments, internationals and SGU national events.
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Dinners and High Teas are served in the Dining Room, which is in a lovely setting overlooking the 18th green. The menu is extensive - ranging . from bacon rolls and coffee to dinner and wine. The golfer’s breakfast, featuring haggis and black pudding, is popular with visitors, as is the High Tea (pre-booking essential), which consists of a main course, Fisher & Donaldson cake . (a local Fife speciality), scones, tea, toast and home-made jam. Rest assured, our bar and catering staff will make you most welcome. As a member, the facilities are able to be hired for private functions and special occasions such as weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
Scotscraig Golf Club Club & Bar Opening Hours From 2nd Monday in April, until 1st Monday in October: Clubhouse 7am-late Bar 10am-10.30pm Friday only: 11am-midnight Kitchen 9am-5.45pm Wednesday only: 9am-until late Last orders for the kitchen Generally: 5.45pm Friday: 6.45pm Wednesday: 9.45pm
From The 2nd Monday In October, Until 1st Monday In April: Clubhouse 8am-half an hour after dark Friday only: 8am-12.15am Bar 10am-half an hour after dark Friday only: 11am-midnight Kitchen Daily: 9am-4.30pm . (unless pre-arranged) Weds: 9am-late Sweep Nights & Fridays: until 7pm. Please note that these times are subject to change and we reserve the right to close earlier due to circumstances such as inclement weather.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Corporate Golf Days The course and clubhouse is an ideal venue for a Corporate Day and Scotscraig Golf Club have various packages to suit your needs. The clubhouse has Wi-Fi and . audio-visual facilities for making presentations and we can offer a relaxing and peaceful location away from the daily distractions of the . daily office environment.
Seminar Package Tea, coffee and bacon rolls
Two Example Packages For Businesses Are:
Exclusive use of the dining room
Golf Morning Package Tea, coffee and bacon rolls
Soup & sandwich lunch
18 holes of golf Soup & sandwich lunch Golf clinic (optional) Use of clubhouse facilities
Wi-Fi access Use of presentation facilities If you really want to make the most . of your time with us, why not get . the day’s business taken care of in . the morning and consider rewarding your staff with a round of golf in . the afternoon?
We also cater for visiting parties requiring goody bags (including markers, pitch forks, shoe bags, gloves etc), coaching clinics, nearest the pin markers and will even organise the prizegivings for the golfers. The above are examples only. We . can quote for whatever your needs may be. To obtain a quote please complete . the application on the reverse of . this form or alternatively contact us . on 01382 552515 or email manager@scotscraiggolfclub.com
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Scotscraig Golf Club Open Competitions Scotscraig is an historic golf club with a rich heritage dating back to the founding of our Club in 1817. We know we have something special here and nothing gives us greater pleasure than to share the enjoyment of our magnificent course with people who may not have experienced it before. One of the ways in which we can . do this is by staging a number of open competitions throughout the year aimed at golfers from all walks of life and . all abilities. The open season generally starts in May with an individual handicap event for men. Team events for male golfers are to the fore in June and July with an Am-Am tournament for teams of four and a fourball betterball competition and July also sees a handicap event for Juniors.
Greensomes is a format enjoyed by many and mixed teams and ladies both enjoy separate team events in August. The Senior Gents host an open competition at the start of September while the month and the open season closes with a Texas Scramble team tournament. With prizes on offer to the best performers, food and drink available
in the clubhouse and invariably a very reasonable entry fee, it represents outstanding value and what we hope will be a marvellous day out. Formats may change slightly from year to year, but you will find details of upcoming events on our website, together with information about how you can reserve your place.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Testimonials Here are just a few of the many favourable comments left in our visitors book by the great and the good. We continue to be encouraged by the feedback from golfers from all walks of life who have positive things to say about a trip to Scotscraig.
“I must specifically thank George Pendrich and his greenstaff for their tremendous efforts in ensuring that the golf course was presented in such magnificent order.”
“A great course, I really enjoyed it”
“As an exiled Fifer, Scotscraig is a course I know very well and I must say I have never seen it looking better. The staff were very friendly and welcoming as ever.” Glenmuir Professional Championship 2010.”
Sir Michael Bonallack, 14th May 1995
“Great course, great greens and very friendly” Justin Rose, 14th July 1995
“Great raffle and a pleasure” (Attended the Cystic Fibrosis Day during the Dunhill).
Gordon Dewar, Senior Tournament Director PGA. Glenmuir Professional Championship 2010.
Stuart Syme, PGA Professional, Dumfries & County Golf Club
Other Signatures In Book Include: Doug Sanders, Jonathan Lomas, . Sven Struver, Sam Torrance, . Miguel Martin, Rich Beem, Hootie Johnson (Augusta National), . Jack Charlton (England World Cup Winner) and Brian Marchbank. A regular visitor to Scotscraig over the past few years is Ronan Rafferty. Other notable players who have appeared at Open Qualifying are Duffy Waldorf, Larry Mize, Brian Barnes, Philip Walton, Simon Dyson, Mark Mouland, Lloyd Saltman (Walker Cup) and Richard Boxall.
Lee Westwood, 8th Oct 1996
“Wonderful again. Thanks for a great pint!” (Cystic Fibrosis Day). Ernie Els, 14th Oct 1997
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Scotscraig Golf Club Social Activities Here at Scotscraig we like to consider ourselves a very friendly club and we really feel there is nowhere better to enjoy not only your golf, but everything else that a well-rounded golf club has to offer. An extensive and varied programme . of social events is organised throughout the year, with the aim being that . there should be something to appeal to everyone, whatever their taste . in entertainment. The Club tries to put on at least one social occasion a month, enabling members to get together and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere inside our comfortable and historic clubhouse. Events hosted have included traditional favourites such as quiz nights, race nights and curry nights and even an indoor putting competition. The members are partial to a bit of music with tribute acts covering hits from
Michael Buble and Tom Jones both having been well received. Some of the most eagerly anticipated nights in the social calendar are the Club’s annual presentation evenings for men, ladies and juniors. Generally held at the end of the golfing year in November, members pay tribute to the players who have excelled in Club
competitions over the season. The caterers are held in high regard at Scotscraig and offer a regular Sunday roast as well as the occasional carvery. High Teas always go down well and the members look forward to sitting down together to enjoy a festive meal in the run-up to Christmas.
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Scotscraig Golf Club Contact Us
How To Find Us
We look forward to welcoming you to Scotscraig Golf Club. If you have any questions or would like further information then please do not . hesitate to contact us.
Scotscraig Golf Club is situated on . the Tay Estuary, 10 miles north of . St Andrews.
Address: Scotscraig Golf Club, Golf Road, Tayport, DD6 9DZ, Scotland Telephone: 01382 552515 Pro Shop: 01382 552855 Facsimile: 01382 553130
For those with SatNav our postcode . is DD6 9DZ. Directions Follow the A919 & B945 to Tayport or take the Tay Road Bridge 4 miles south east of Dundee. Then follow the B945 east to Tayport. From Tayport the route to the Club is well signposted.
Email: admin@scotscraiggolfclub.com
Nearest Airports Dundee (5 miles)
Website: www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
Edinburgh (60 miles)
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Public transport The nearest train station is at . Leuchars, which is 4.5 miles, or a . ten-minute taxi ride away. Leuchars is on the east coast mainline and from here it is possible to catch direct trains to Dundee, Arbroath and Aberdeen to the north and Edinburgh, Newcastle and London King’s Cross to the south.
Scotscraig Golf Club Official Brochure 2013 Scotscraig Golf Club, Golf Road, Tayport, DD6 9DZ, Scotland Telephone: 01382 552515 • Email: admin@scotscraiggolfclub.com Website: www.scotscraiggolfclub.com
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