Beware the Typhoon
View to Monument adjoining course
Even though it was December, all tees and greens were fully in play, due to the great drainage provided on Gallowhill, which the course sits on. Although this is on a hill, the course itself is not a difficult walk; however, it does have some fine views, to the Sidlaws to the North beyond Dundee and South towards St Andrew’s bay overlooking RAF Leuchars, which is only a couple of miles away.
Typhoon from the nearby RAF Leuchars
Indeed, one of the key hazards is the noise of the Typhoon fighter jets as they take off and land at the base. This course is a real joy for the plane spotter, and there can’t be a much better location to view the annual RAF Leuchars show in September each year.
Wide fairways on most of the par 4s and par 5s, make this a slightly flattering course for the more wayward driver (me!), albeit the par 3s present the sternest test on this course.
In particular, club selection on the downhill 15 is key to avoid going over green onto railway line.
Walk down to the short Par 3, 15th Green
I played the 17th as a long par 3 with the Dundee-Edinburgh train line hugging the left of
17th Hole with the Aberdeen to Edinburgh train
the fairway, and a real challenge for anyone who draws/hooks the ball. In other than winter, this hole is a short par 4, and an easier prospect when a mid to long iron would be a sensible tee club choice. I hit a lucky low running rescue off the tee to about 20 feet, and 2 putted for a par – I’m sure the members would buy that.
Play the pars 3 to handicap should see you beat your par at this nice little course.
Key Facts
Course Type: Parkland
Green Fees:
Nov – Mar; £15 any day
Par 68 (1 par 5, 5 par 4s, 3 par 3s)
Distance: 5588 yards
Moly’s Gross score: 86.
St Michaels Scorecard
