Anstruther Golf Club

Anstruther Golf Club, set in the picturesque old fishing village in the East Neuk of Fife (just nine miles from St. Andrews), is a nine-hole golf course founded in 1890. Reaching along the shoreline between Pittenweem and Anstruther, the views are incredible. And the coastline provides more than just a gorgeous backdrop, with the winds off the sea adding to the difficulty of the course.

It starts with the first hole, nicknamed Johnny Doo, a par-4 opening drive up a hill. If you're long, you'll make it to the top; if not, you'll settle at an angle with a blind second shot and a bunker on the right-hand side. The fifth hole at Anstruther (nicknamed Rockies) has been voted one of the toughest par 3s in the United Kingdom by Today's Golfer. The ninth, called The Hynd, is a par 3 that plays down toward the first tee and the clubhouse. The green ends only a yard from the garden, making a tough shot if overplayed.

The golf course is suitable for golfers of any age or experience. Visitors are always welcome. Visitor times limited on Saturdays - check in advance.