What a Trout….I mean Treat!
Water hazard which awaits a slice off the 8th tee.
Kingennie Estate Fishing Lake
Forbes of Kingennie is a Golf and Country Resort set on the East of Dundee, about 3 miles north of Monifieth. It is surrounded by housing, some of which is pretty exclusive. This is an excellent 9 hole golf course, designed by architect Dave Webster. The course has stunning views of the fishing lakes surrounding the main hotel area, albeit they don’t come into play as they are used for fishing, and are well stocked (apparently).
Dog-leg 6th hole, with an array of bunkers on the left of the dog-leg
Two or three of the holes are of championship quality, especially the par 4, dog-leg 6th which has a risk-reward drive on offer from the tee to cut the dogleg leaving a shorter iron.
The course was in first class condition for the time of year. I scored better than my play would have suggested, with some good putting making up for wayward driving. Although only a 9 hole course this is a serious and challenging test of golf. There are plans for a new adjacent development with a championship standard 18 hole layout – when complete this will provide a great parkland compliment to the outstanding links courses in the nearby Carnoustie and Monifieth.
Well worth a visit.
Key Facts
Course Type: Parkland
Green Fees:
Apr – Oct: Weekday, £16; Weekend, £20. Nov – Mar: Weekday, £13; Weekend, £17.
Par 34 (1 par 5, 5 par 4s, 3 par 3s)
Distance: 2874 yards
Moly’s Gross score: 41.
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Kingennie 9 Hole – Scordcard
