Arbroath Golf Links occupies a stretch of linksland along the Angus coast, roughly twenty miles northeast of Dundee. The course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1903, part of his prolific work establishing and refining Scottish seaside layouts in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The links sits on relatively modest duneland compared to some of the more dramatic Scottish coastal venues, but the terrain provides natural undulation and the routing takes advantage of the prevailing winds off the North Sea. The course runs out and back in traditional links fashion, with the outward nine playing generally toward the shoreline and the inward nine returning toward the clubhouse. Several holes play directly along the coast, where the beach and sea views form a constant backdrop. The turf is typical seaside links grass, firm and fast-running in dry conditions, and the bunkering reflects Morris's straightforward strategic style—hazards positioned to challenge the direct line without excessive penal design. Arbroath serves primarily as a members' club with a modest visitor welcome, typical of many Scottish municipal and semi-private links. The town of Arbroath itself is known for its medieval abbey ruins and its fishing heritage, particularly the local smoked haddock delicacy. The golf course remains an accessible example of Old Tom Morris's design philosophy, offering a genuine links experience without the formality or expense of championship venues.