Anstruther Golf Club

Anstruther Golf Club occupies a clifftop site on the Fife coast, overlooking the Firth of Forth and the Isle of May. The course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in the late 19th century, part of his prolific work establishing golf courses throughout Scotland during that era. The layout reflects Morris's characteristic approach to working with natural terrain, routing holes along the elevated ground above the fishing town of Anstruther. The course plays across undulating clifftop land with the sea providing both scenic backdrop and strategic influence, particularly when coastal winds affect play. The terrain features natural contours and elevation changes typical of Fife's coastal golf sites. Several holes run parallel to the cliff edge, while others move inland across more sheltered ground. The routing makes use of the property's topography to create variety in hole direction and exposure to prevailing weather. Anstruther represents a traditional Scottish seaside golf experience on a modest scale, serving its local membership and visitors exploring the East Neuk of Fife's collection of historic courses. The club maintains the character of a community golf facility that has operated continuously for well over a century. The alternate tees referenced in the course name allow for varied play and different yardages from the standard routing, a common feature at Scottish courses where the same holes are played from multiple teeing grounds to provide flexibility and course management options.