Monifieth Links
Just along the Angus coast from Carnoustie, Monifieth is a true championship links the public can play. The Medal course traces golf back to 1845, runs to a par 71 of about 6,650 yards, and earns its keep as an Open final qualifying venue whenever the Open returns to Carnoustie.
Photo: Monifieth Golf Links via Google.
The verdict
Monifieth Links sits in the great golfing corner of Angus, sharing the same firm coastal turf and railway line that frame Carnoustie a few minutes east. Golf has been played here since 1845, when Allan Robertson and Alexander Pirie of St Andrews laid out a nine, later extended to eighteen by 1880 with the hands of Old Tom Morris and James Braid shaping the course over the decades.
The headline today is the Medal course, a serious links test that is used as an Open final qualifying venue alongside the other Angus links when the Championship is at Carnoustie. For the travelling golfer it offers championship pedigree, genuine links conditions and a price and welcome that the marquee venues cannot match. There is a second course, the Ashludie, for a gentler round.
Monifieth Links at a glance
- Golf since
- 1845
- Shaped by
- Robertson, Pirie, Morris, Braid
- Type
- Championship links
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 6,650 yds
- Green fee
- From GBP 80 (2026)
History, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club, VisitScotland and leading course databases. Golf has been played at Monifieth since 1845, with the nine extended to eighteen by 1880 and later contributions from Old Tom Morris and James Braid; the Medal course plays as a par 71 of about 6,650 yards. The Medal green fee is indicative at around GBP 80 for 2026, with a two course day package also offered. Always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Medal course is classic Angus links: largely flat, exposed to the wind off the Tay estuary, and defended less by length than by clever pot bunkering and large, fair greens. A well placed tee shot that avoids the sand leaves you in good shape, but stray into the bunkers and par becomes a battle. It is the sort of honest, strategic links that rewards thought over power.
That balance is exactly why the Royal and Ancient uses Monifieth for Open final qualifying. The course holds up under championship pressure yet stays playable and enjoyable for the visiting golfer, with a finish back towards the town that can swing a card either way in a freshening breeze.
Pair the Medal with the shorter Ashludie course on the day package and you have a full day of Angus links golf within a short drive of Dundee, all on the same coastline that produced Carnoustie.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public links managed by Monifieth Golf Links; visitors welcome, book ahead with weekend and competition restrictions |
| Green fee | Medal course indicative from around GBP 80 for 2026; a two course day package is also offered; always confirm directly |
| Booking | Reserve through the links office or pro shop, especially in summer and during qualifying periods |
| On the day | Two courses on site, the Medal and the Ashludie, plus practice facilities |
| Getting there | Monifieth, about 15 minutes east of Dundee and minutes from Carnoustie |
| Best months | May to September for the firmest links turf and longest evenings |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; Monifieth is a public links and green fees are seasonal. Open final qualifying and member events can affect visitor availability. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most golfers base themselves in Carnoustie, Monifieth or central Dundee, all within easy reach of the first tee and well stocked with hotels and links lodging. Dundee adds restaurants and the wider draw of the redeveloped waterfront.
Monifieth slots naturally into an Angus and Fife links itinerary alongside Carnoustie, Panmure, Downfield and the courses of St Andrews a short drive south. Tell us when you want to play and we will build the run around it.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Monifieth Links.
Build an Angus links trip
We book the Monifieth tee times, pair them with Carnoustie, Panmure and the links of Fife, and sort the lodging around your golf. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Monifieth Links questions
How old is golf at Monifieth?
Golf has been played at Monifieth since 1845, when Allan Robertson and Alexander Pirie laid out a nine hole course, extended to eighteen holes by 1880 with later work by Old Tom Morris and James Braid.
What is the par and length of the Monifieth Medal course?
The Medal course plays as a par 71 of about 6,650 yards, a championship links exposed to the wind off the Tay estuary.
Is Monifieth used for Open qualifying?
Yes. The Medal course is used as an Open final qualifying venue, alongside the other Angus links, whenever the Open Championship is played at nearby Carnoustie.
Can the public play Monifieth?
Yes. Monifieth is a public links that welcomes visitors. Book ahead, mind weekend and competition restrictions, and confirm current green fees, which are indicative from around GBP 80 for 2026.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. History, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees are indicative for 2026 and seasonal. Last reviewed June 2026.