The last 18 holes designed by The Grand Old Man of Golf, Old Tom Morris; Kirkcaldy Golf Club nestles in the Fife countryside almost halfway between St. Andrews and Scotland’s capital city of Edinburgh.

Morris’s last wee gem is a course forged out of the elements in Old Tom’s inimitable style. Classic parkland golf holes that get lost in the woodland as they meander their way along the Tiel burn and back again.

Old Tom’s hand is everywhere. Short Par 4s, Long Par 3s and majestic Par 5s with beautiful views over the Firth of Forth. 

There are holes on ‘Balwearie’ as it’s known locally, that only Old Tom could have created. Like the 4th and the 5th, two holes that cut into the land in such a fashion that they never seem to play the same way twice.

Or the 7th and the 8th; set in a narrow gully following the Tiel Burn. A short Par 3 and a drivable Par 4 that look benign to the uninitiated but reveal Old Tom’s sense of devilment if played poorly.

All of which leads to the 17th, a hole so scenic, that it has inspired imitations in other courses around the country.

Kirkcaldy is a unique track, a great place to play if you’re looking for an interesting day on a well-kept course. But an absolute must if you’re a student of the game and want to experience parkland golf as it was meant to be.