Ladybank Golf Club

Annsmuir,

Ladybank, Fife KY15 7RA

  • Office

    +44 (0)1337 830 814
  • Pro shop

    +44 (0)1337 830 725
  • Fax

    +44 (0)1337 831 505
  • Golf pro

    Sandy Smith (Head Professional).

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.

  • Surroundings:

    Rural countryside.

  • Designer:

    Original 6-hole course laid out by Old Tom Morris (1879). Extended to 9-holes (1910). Extended to 18-holes (1961).

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
6580
6300
5930
Par
71
71
71
SSS or slope
72
71
74

Location

Latitude:

56.282176

Longitude:

-3.124431

How to get there:

12 miles N of Kirkcaldy

Ladybank Golf Club

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 1879

Ladybank Golf Club: Lovely Ladybank - one of Scotland's lesser known gems, and located only a few miles from St Andrews. Laid out over a fairly flat area of wooded heathland, the fairways are either tree-lined or heather-lined, and quite often both.

From the tee many of the fairways will look uncomfortably tight, with the trees, heather and solid bunkering all conspiring to create a narrowing effect - accuracy versus length will be at a premium if you want to record a good score. Ladybank is always well maintained and a pleasure to play.

Pick of the holes: there are many excellent holes, not least the long par-4 14th (462 yards from the tips), which kicks-off a demanding closing stretch of five consecutive par-4 holes.

List of courses: Home of Golf

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome after 9:30am on weekdays and Sundays; no outside visitors on Saturdays.

Must book in advance. Recognised handicap required.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes in high season (May thru' Sept): £115 (all days). Shoulder season (April & Oct) £80.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].

Other information

Players generally walk this course. Golf carts and/or caddies available for hire if pre-booked.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

Ladybank has been used as a final qualifying venue for Open Championships held at St Andrews. The course is home to a few of the UK's relatively small population of native red squirrels.

Published ranking

Scotland's 53rd best course (Golf World, 2022).
Britain & Ireland's 175th best course (Golf World, 2022).

Where2Stay

  • Fernie Castle3-star

    Letham, Ladybank, Fife KY15 7RU

    +44 (0)1337 810 381

    Visit website

    This 450 year old turreted castle can offer all the character of the past with comforts today's visitor expects from an excellent quality hotel. Situated in 17 acres of woodlands with it's own loch, there is ample opportunity to stroll the grounds or just relax.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      Ladybank

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      St Andrews Links (Old, New, Jubilee, Eden and Strathtyrum courses); St Andrews (Duke's); Scotscraig; Lundin; Leven; Downfield.

  • Balbirnie House Hotel4-star

    Balbirnie Park, Markinch Village, Glenrothes, Fife KY7 6NE

    +44 (0)1592 610 066

    Visit website

    Recognised as one of Scotland's finest Grade A listed historic houses, this wonderful Georgian mansion (built in 1777) is set within a 416 acre country estate. Privately owned and personally managed, Balbirnie is acknowledged as one of Scotland's top small luxury hotels. A member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World collection.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      No

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Lundin; Leven; Elie; Ladybank; St Andrews Links (x7 courses); St Andrews (Duke's).

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