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Dumbarnie Links Course

Dumbarnie Links

Leven, Fife, Scotland
Michael B
dm4squared
Buddy Kittrell
conradchen15
brin
+87
18 holesPar 727,620 yds

About this course

Carved into the dramatic Fife coastline where the Firth of Forth meets the North Sea, Dumbarnie Links, though a modern creation, instantly evokes the spirit of golf's ancestral home. This true links course, designed by Clive Clark, traverses undulating terrain, weaving through ancient dune systems and alongside dramatic cliffs. Wide fairways offer a sense of invitation from the tee, while cunningly placed bunkers and the ever-present coastal winds ensure that strategy and shot-making are paramount. Dumbarnie favors the golfer who can work the ball, particularly those who embrace the ground game. Opened in 2020, Dumbarnie has quickly garnered attention for its ambitious routing and commitment to traditional links principles. While still in its relative infancy, it has yet to host a major championship, its challenging layout and stunning setting position it as a venue with considerable potential. Dumbarnie offers panoramic views across the water to Muirfield and North Berwick. While still finding its place amongst Scotland's established golfing elite, Dumbarnie is helping to solidify the eastern Fife region as a must-visit destination for discerning golfers seeking a memorable and challenging experience. The distinctive clubhouse, with its modern architecture that somehow still honors tradition, is beginning to establish itself as a local landmark.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

350

Best in World

33

Best in UK

21

Best in Scotland

Quick facts

Location
Leven, Fife, Scotland
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,620 yards
Difficulty
135
Course Vaults score
8.6

Getting there

The journey to Dumbarnie Links begins at Edinburgh Airport, just under an hour's drive north across the Firth of Forth and into the Kingdom of Fife. The route traces the coastal edge of this storied golfing peninsula, passing through ancient fishing villages and skirting the shores where the game itself was born. As you approach Leven, the road narrows and the landscape opens to reveal sweeping views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh beyond, before turning inland through farmland to arrive at one of Scotland's most discreet modern links - a course so carefully woven into the dunes that it reveals itself only upon arrival.

FAQ

Common questions about Dumbarnie Links

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Dumbarnie Links has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 92 logged golfers.

Yes. Dumbarnie Links is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Dumbarnie Links is 72.

Dumbarnie Links plays 7,620 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Dumbarnie Links is 135.

Dumbarnie Links is a 18-hole course.

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