Dodhead,
Burntisland, Fife KY3 9LQ
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Paul Wytrazek (PGA, Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain, with a few short slopes to climb (at 7, 9, 10 and 11).
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
First surveyed by Old Tom Morris, the current course was designed by Willie Park Jr (1896), and updated by James Braid (1922).
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1 mi NE of Burntisland / 5 mi SW of Kirkcaldy.
Burntisland
Burntisland Golf House Club: as you journey into Fife from the southwest, perhaps heading for the golf courses of St Andrews and the like, you'll pass three of the Kingdom's lesser known, shorter, and wonderfully scenic layouts - Aberdour, Burntisland (aka Dodhead) and Kinghorn.
The course at Dodhead, just outside the town of Burntisland, plays host to two golf clubs. Burntisland Golf Club, or the "Old Club" as its often known, officially dates back to 1797, though many would argue that 1791 (or even 1688) provides a more realistic starting point. It lays claim to being the world's 10th oldest golf club. Also using the course and managing it, is the Burntisland Golf House Club, established in 1898.
This Willie Park Jnr layout, which measures just shy of 6,000 yards, is set above the coastal fringe. It doesn't quite touch the Firth of Forth shoreline, but offers many sumptuous views of it. Arthur’s Seat, Edinburgh Castle, Bass Rock, Berwick Law and the Forth Bridges are all easily recognisable across the water.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire (if booked in advance).
Limited
The town and parish of Burntisland, which gained its independence from nearby Kinghorn in 1586, was originally known as Wester Kinghorn or Little Kinghorn. Burntisland is best known for its sandy beach, and a hill (The Binn) just north of the town, which is an ancient volcanic plug. The town developed over the centuries as an important Firth of Forth seaport, with fishing and shipbuilding at its core.
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7).
After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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