The Carnoustie Burnside Course

The Carnoustie Burnside Course is an 18-hole links course, part of Carnoustie Golf Links and a venue for The Open Championship since 1931. It offers a challenging round from the back tees, featuring strong par 3s and holes requiring precision and smart choices. The Barry Burn influences play notably on holes 5 and 17, where balls can be lost in the burn. Narrow fairways, bunkers, sloping greens, and natural elements like gorse, whin, and heather create a classic links atmosphere. Some holes demand long, straight drives, while putting is tricky on greens sloping front to back. The course provides a demanding yet memorable experience for players adapting strategy to conditions.