downfield

Downfield, one of Scotland's outstanding courses. Within touching distance of both St Andrews and Carnoustie, Downfield is often overlooked in favour of its more illustrious neighbours. Parkland layouts seldom come better boasting an impressive following among those who appreciate the pleasures of top quality parkland golf.

Five time Open Champion, Peter Thomas, is among an influential following describing Downfield as 'One of the finest inland courses I have played anywhere' high praise indeed. Thomas's comments are not made lightly and there are few players whose opinions are more highly respected, 'It's a tough, demanding test of golf amidst some of the most picturesque scenery' all of this is true as an ever increasing number of visitors are finding to their great pleasure.

One of the treasures of Scottish golf, Downfield extends a warm welcome, and coupled with generous hospitality the surroundings are nothing short of spectacular, with fairways lined by mature strands of trees, lush fairways, with a wonderful sense of peace and tranquillity.

Shortly before the end of 1932 a general meeting was convened and Downfield golf club officially constitued. Golf course architect, C.K. Cotton was instrumental in Downfield's spectacular layout making full use of the marvellous surroundings and creating in the process one of the top Inland Courses in the British Isles. Today the club attracts many top professional and amateur events, including the Scottish PGA Championship, The Scottish Amateur and Boy's Championships, along with the Open Championship Qualifying, it was from this course in 1999 that Paul Lawrie qualified for the Open Championship, and as history now shows, his stunning success.

Downfield is well worth adding to your golfing interary, be it a Private Vacation or a Corporate Event, this is one course not to be overlooked and will draw many admiring glances in the years to come.