Tee Off in Scotland » Downfield

6,817 yards • par 70

Downfield is recognised as one of the finest inland course in the United Kingdom.

Set in beautiful parkland, Dundee’s premier course is a challenge to every golfer teeing off at the wonderful 1st hole and moving round the rolling contours of the course. The wildlife on the course is breathtaking with foxes, squirrels, deer, water fowl, ducks and buzzards, as well as many other interesting species scampering around. With over 100 species of tree within the perimeter it is no wonder people remember their visit long after they have gone away.

There are a wide variety of challenges at Downfield with some water in play on no fewer than 7 holes.

There are 5 par fives, from the championship tees and the 11th is one of the finest you will ever see. It is the hole which Pierre Fulke birdied in an 8 man play-off at the Open Qualifying in 1999 to successfully make the Open at Carnoustie, and record a top ten finish.

The original Downfield course was designed by the one and only James Braid but the course was altered in 1964 to make way for local housing. Some of the original holes are still in play and on those holes very few bunkers have been altered.

Although it has been described by many as one of Britain’s premier inland course it has never been fully recognised and is still a hidden gem.

This is one course not to be missed.

Weekday (M.T.W.T.F.) Round: £££. Day Ticket: £££.
Weekend (Sun.) Round: £££. Day Ticket: N/A.
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