Carnoustie Golf Links — Local services in Great Britain

They call it CarNasty for a reason. In the vast landscape of Scotland, where the winds carry tales of ancient battles and enduring spirits, there lies Carnoustie. A golf course as rugged as the coastline it resides upon, it demands not just skill but a deep well of resolve.

Known to many as the beast of Angus, it's often whispered as one of the hardest courses in the world. Not due to mere length or tricky design, but because it embodies the very spirit of challenge.

The fairways, long and narrow, meander through rough terrains that show no mercy. Bunkers, deep and foreboding, lie in wait like quiet adversaries, their depths holding the hopes of many a great golfer. The Barry Burn, winding its way like a serpent, has been both ally and foe, making heroes and humbling champions. Jean Van de Velde can tell you a thing or two about how the tides can turn in an instant at CarNasty.

But it's the wind, the ever-changing, fierce and whispering wind, that is Carnoustie’s true test. It toys with shots, turns certainties into doubts, and demands a strategy that's fluid, adaptable, and brave. Ask Tom Watson who failed on each of his attempts on hole #16 to make par during the 1975 Open Championship; however, he bested the field and the course en route to his first Claret Jug that year.

The 18th, a par 4 that has been the stage for many a dramatic finish, captures the essence of Carnoustie. It asks for two well-placed shots under the weight of history, under the eyes of a hopeful gallery, and under the shadow of past legends.

Yet, for all its challenges, Carnoustie offers something profound. It's not about the score, the bogeys, or the missed putts. It's about the fight. The raw, unfiltered battle between man and nature, between ambition and reality. In this relentless duel, you don’t just find out your skill with the club, but the mettle of your spirit.

For those who venture onto its greens and fairways, know this: Carnoustie does not offer easy victories. Every par is earned, every birdie a triumph. But the stories you'll leave with, the tales of battles fought and challenges met, will be worth every swing.

Carnoustie, in its stern beauty and rugged challenge, reminds us that in golf, as in life, it's not the victories but the struggles...

Okay this is difficult to write yet very honest assessment of my recent golf round. First and foremost, Carnoustie Golf Links is an incredible course, beautiful, tough and demanding. She was in excellent condition with perfect weather - very lucky of the weather! Our foursome played on Friday Sept 26 @12:00PM with my caddie named Alex. This Friday noon tee time was one of the last tee times before shutting down for the Dunhill Championship! My background, I've been privileged to play many incredible courses in the US (e.g. Pebble, Spyglass, Kiawah, Pinehurst, Sawgrass, etc..) also in Canada @Banff and Greywolf so I know good course, caddies and expectations. Getting to play Carnoustie Golf Links is a global Top BUCKET LIST course. However, I was very disappointed, not with the Carnoustie Golf Links course, but with my caddie. He had no desire to be there and strongly dismissed my golf round starting at hole#1 all the way through #18. However, he did focus on three things very well though, #1-Eating...sandwiches, chips, energy bars, drinks... #2 - Shouting over to next hole to his other caddie buddies many times throughout the round and #3 Smoking his vape pen! My three playing partners and their caddies were always together talking and discussing strategy, while my caddie Alex was eating, talking to someone else or puffing on his pen. (I was embarrassed- it was embarrassing) On more than on occasion all three partners had hit their tee shot and my caddie hadn't spoken a single word on hole strategy to me! I mentioned on more than one occasion that I would appreciate feedback on how to play the hole, club selection, etc... this message wasn't received. By the 12th hole I told another caddie in our group privately that my caddie had checked out and honestly the worst caddie I've ever experienced! This is not acceptable on the Carnoustie Championship Course that's in the THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP rotation! I initially wanted to find the Caddie Director/ Manager for F2F feedback but decided it was just best to leave...what could be done at that point? Get a "oh I'm Sorry"...#very unprofessional considering the reputation...

Was really looking forward to playing the championship course at Carnoustie yet came away feeling a little cheated! New clubhouse is fantastic with great facilities including about 10 simulators that you can hire for £10 an hr, staff were very welcoming and helpful as well which is always good! On to the course... There were 15 of us in total and had the course to out selves. The first group out had the pleasure of no flags being in the holes???? So had to ring back to the proshop to get some one out to put them in , this is supposed to be a top rated course for pity’s sake! Also Was told we were on full greens yet found 3 on temps, at least give the right information before we start !!! Then to top it all off the greens.... What a disgrace, bobbles everywhere, slow as anything and just in all round bad conditions, not what you expect from an open venue at all. I know it’s winter and you have to protect what you have, but come on when you’re paying £100 a round u at least expect something half decent! No wonder the place was completely empty , It’s such a shame as the layout is great, don’t think il be...