Glenrothes Golf Club
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About
Glenrothes Golf Club in Fife offers a challenging 18-hole golf course in a parkland setting. Built in 1967, it's a par-71, 6,406-yard course that occupies a prominent position on the high ground west of Glenrothes. The views from the course are memorable, with tree-lined fairways and glimpses of the Lomond Hills to the north and the Firth of Forth and the Lothians to the south.
The golf course itself is challenging, particularly the back nine, which features a burn that crosses four fairways. Long hitters will enjoy the wide fairways, while those with a good short game will appreciate Glenrothes Golf Club's well-maintained greens.
The course features four par 3s and three par 5s. And while the front nine features the two most extreme holes - No. 3, named "Wester Gales," a 149-yard par 3, and No. 7, Lomond Loan, a 564-yard monstrous par 5 - it's the aforementioned back nine that really taxes. The hole names alone should scare the average golfer - from No. 11, Satan's Gateway, to No. 18, Hell's End, Glenrothes sounds more like a haunted amusement park than a golf course.
There is amusement to be had, of course, and not just on the greens. Glenrothes Golf Club boasts several after-round options, including the Main Lounge, which is the heart of the clubhouse. It's a spacious room with a tasteful decor and comfortable seating. It even has its own dance floor and pool table. There's also a small lounge, which seats 20, and a bar, open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily (until midnight on Friday and Saturday). Full catering services are available in the clubhouse.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6406 yards | ||
| Yellow | 71 | 6223 yards | ||
| Red | 72 | 5448 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 71.1/116 | 373 | 340 | 149 | 359 | 228 | 385 | 564 | 343 | 430 | 3171 | 210 | 351 | 444 | 361 | 474 | 192 | 501 | 333 | 369 | 3235 | 6406 |
| Yellow M: 70.3/114 | 365 | 330 | 136 | 352 | 210 | 377 | 564 | 335 | 420 | 3089 | 200 | 343 | 437 | 357 | 464 | 160 | 491 | 323 | 359 | 3134 | 6223 |
| Red W: 71.6/118 | 323 | 273 | 125 | 298 | 196 | 321 | 505 | 324 | 335 | 2700 | 190 | 295 | 357 | 307 | 364 | 148 | 427 | 313 | 347 | 2748 | 5448 |
| Handicap | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Reviews
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Great course
We played this course as the first course on our Scotland golf tour. It's a deceivingly tough course. Extremely hilly. Greens were tough to read. A proper challenge. But overall a good course.
Great course
Great course long one can use loads of different clubs.
Long course
As a beginner this course is good wide fairways big greens great for a beginner. Would definitely recommend this course.
Great wee course
Our first visit to Glenrothes and this local course had some interesting reviews. Always up for a challenge we arrived before our pre-booked time. Our early arrival didn't present any problem.
After a friendly welcome and quick description of the course we were on our way.
Being late September, course maintenance had been undertaken recently, so not all greens were at their best, but the course was dry, fairways in very good condition and the course presented both myself and my wife with a more than sufficient challenge.
The back 9 challenged our fitness more than the front 9, due to the more hilly nature of the course.
Unfortunately we could not enter the club house, so cannot give an assessment.
Overall the course was well worth the visit and represented excellent value for money.
We enjoyed our round of golf and would visit again the next time we are in the area.
first time
unfortunately nobody informed us of the work being done on the greens. it became un playable and walked off after 9 holes
Fantastic value for money
Having lived near this golf course for some time now and pretty much driving past it almost every day, I decided to finally give it a try. I’m so glad I did. From the friendly, helpful staff in the pro shop, great value for money, to the excellent condition of the course, I was very impressed. Didn’t get a chance to sample the clubhouse as ran out of time but will definitely be back.
Bargain course
Great course we played 4 in the area and in terms of condition and layout this was the most fun and a good test of your golfing game to play to handicap. Very friendly staff who let us go out early. Absolute bargain on hot deal.
Highly Recommended.
The more I play this course the more I enjoy it. Layout and condition are superb. From the tranquil parkland tree-lined fairways of the front nine, to the exposed hillier sections of the back nine. This course will challenge all who take it on.
I rate this course ahead of other courses that enjoy greater prominence.
Great Course Challenging Back 9
A good welcome from starter, a well laid out course with an extremely challenging back 9 which makes this course a true gem. This course is worth going out of your way for, the front 9 are relatively flat but the back 9 are quite hilly but that shouldn't detract you from a really good test. Course and greens were immaculate when we played so congratulations to the green keepers for a well presented course. This course is a must for all golfers.
Nice course in lovely condition
Played midweek in July. Course was set up very nicely. Quite hilly particularly the back nine. Quite a few blindd/uphill shots which would be easier now we know our way around. Great value for money. Liked watching the planes come in to land on the back nine.
Great value for money
Fantastic course. Front 9 very tight then back 9 very long open and tricky. 10 holes before crossing the road. Played 9 holes then joined up with 3 members, Ian. Dennis and Geoff who showed me the way. Had a great time really made my experience. Felt really bad about the price paid and the quality of the course. Would strongly recommend . After golf clubhouse very friendly met more members especially Stuart and Jackie. Had chocolate cake.
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