Montrose
Number 26. Played Autumn 2012. Traditional Links by Old Tom Morris/Willie Park Jr. Pic courtesy of Brian Ewen
This is another traditional Scottish links right on the beach. It has some excellent holes, quick greens and punishing gorse. Position is key off the tee and as the course isn't too long (6200 off the visitors tees) so dont go to the driver too often. Being 20 yards shorter but on the shorter grass makes much more sense. The par 3s are all very testing and probably my favourite holes on the course. I managed to avoid the many pot bunkers on the course but that was due to luck rather than judgement! The food in the clubhouse was excellent but I had to leave before seeing Makapala take the days prize.
A truly excellent seaside links course which will intrigue, frustrate and beguile you all in the same round - sometimes on the same hole! However, it is one that should be played especially if you are visiting the area to play Carnoustie.
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