Leven Links Golf Course
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Course Information
Leven Links Golf Club, Fife is an 18 hole, par 71 (6551 yard,) private, links golf course established in 1846.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6551 yards | Private | Links
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Address: The Promenade, Leven, Fife, KY8 4HS United Kingdom
Tel: 01333 421390
Website: http://www.leven-links.com
Golf Club Facilities
Buggy Hire
Golf Shop
Changing
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
Tee time availablity for visitors:
Monday to Friday after 9.30 a.m.
Saturday after 12.00
Sunday after 10.30 a.m.
Winter rates from November to March - see website for details
Midweek Guide: £75.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £85.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £75.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £85.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.88
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 45 reviews)
5 star
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HIGHLY RATED
93%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Whilst golf has been played at Leven since 1820, the game dates back to 1846 on parts of these links with the current configuration coming into being in 1909.
From the start of the round the golfer will be conscious of the fairways running along the valleys between these old dunes; it makes for superb definition and a true test of links golf as the slopes and bounces of these natural obstacles come into play throughout the round. They are most noticeable at the first (where the green sits on a ridge plateau), the second, thirteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth. Elsewhere they come into play as obstacles to be played over at holes five, seven and ten and they provide the lie to steeply sloping greens at the fourteenth, fifteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth holes. The strength of the course lies in its fine variety of quality “links” holes with undulating fairways, revetted bunkers, wonderful approaches and large true running greens that provide a stern test for even the most accomplished putter.
At the end of it all lies one of the finest finishing holes in golf where two well struck shots are required to reach a target of quite epic proportions and slope over the yawning demonic Scoonie Burn which winds its way around the right and front of the green.
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Marek L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 30 2023
In April and so dry.
It overcast but not heavily and threat of rain. A slight cold wind that swirls. All the greens are fast and the fairways burnt out. Bunkers are all pot bunkers and very penalising. A real test and I went out in shorts. After 2 or 3 holes my hands were like ice but warmed up. Good start to the Fife '23 tour.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
Leven Links is incredible! It's always in great condition and can be a tough test of golf. The wind was blowing when we played, but that just made it more fun. The 18th hole is also often referred to as one of the hardest holes in Britain.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 2 2023
Leven Links is in outstanding condition and incredibly tough.
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Gareth W rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2022
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The layout here is decent but the condition of the course leaves a lot to be desired. The fairways are lacking grass and the tees are shabby. The greens are a 6/10 at best. The bunkers are by far the worst part of the course. Several should be roped off as GUR and the fact they are not leads to some farcical situations.Reviewer Rating
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Malcolm G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2022
Great Course
Many have said when standing on the 1st teeing box, this is a very flat course, by the time they have completed 18 they realise this is a true thinking golfers links course.Reviewer Rating
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David D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2022
Really lovely course with fantastic views. Will definitely play here again
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David D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2022
Really lovely course with fantastic views. Will definitely play here again
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 21 2021
Stunning views
Leven Links has stunning views and course conditions are great.Reviewer Rating
Steven K rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 14 2020
Would like to return......
Have to say that the fairways were terrible...but the pro couldn't have been more apologetic and fully explained the reasons. Hence would like to return as overall it was a varied course, with good greens and a nice mix of holes.Reviewer Rating
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Frank rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2019
2nd time and even better
Played 4 ball end of July. Great weather and unusually not a drop of wind. Beautiful lay out and as per last time the course was in fantastic condition. I think it would be a real test in the wind. Sons food to finish over in the Leven Thistle clubhouse which was excellent and some good banter with the bar staff. The only downside is that I don’t stay closer as I would join this course in a heartbeat.Reviewer Rating
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Mark W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2019
Great Course
This course was a joy to play. It was in perfect condition and the setting was really iconic of a Scottish links(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 92 Handicap: 27)
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Gordon K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2019
Very enjoyable course.
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Neil M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 3 2018
Decent
Nice course. So many to choose from in the region, but this is worth a play.Reviewer Rating
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Giless C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2018
Good mix of holes running in two loops, few blind shots, generous greens, easy walk.
Sadly on the day we saw it, there was little else to recommend it. Greens were extremely bare and rock hard, I presume deliberately since other courses(especially next door Lundin) keep their putting surfaces somewhat lusher and more receptive in dry spells. A test, certainly, just not one I can imagine many average players would enjoy.
I didn't notice any bunkers with rivetted faces, despite the claims by the club. The sleeper bunker in front of the last green is dilapidated. The starters hut is scrufffy and next to a down at heel amusement arcade. The warm up nets are pathetic pieces of scaffolded rubbish, no range that I could see but a 40 yard chipping area that you wouldn't walk your dog on. A couple of people decided to cycle across the fairway (?) and people were walking across the greens nearest the clubhouses.
None of which should completely spoil your day, if as a visitor you had paid perhaps £30, but we were charged £70, and not on a weekend. Yes Fife is expensive, but at that price, most things really have to be spot on. I think the course has to decide if it wants visitors, because the four of us felt this was the biggest rip off in several years of touring British courses.
Sadly on the day we saw it, there was little else to recommend it. Greens were extremely bare and rock hard, I presume deliberately since other courses(especially next door Lundin) keep their putting surfaces somewhat lusher and more receptive in dry spells. A test, certainly, just not one I can imagine many average players would enjoy.
I didn't notice any bunkers with rivetted faces, despite the claims by the club. The sleeper bunker in front of the last green is dilapidated. The starters hut is scrufffy and next to a down at heel amusement arcade. The warm up nets are pathetic pieces of scaffolded rubbish, no range that I could see but a 40 yard chipping area that you wouldn't walk your dog on. A couple of people decided to cycle across the fairway (?) and people were walking across the greens nearest the clubhouses.
None of which should completely spoil your day, if as a visitor you had paid perhaps £30, but we were charged £70, and not on a weekend. Yes Fife is expensive, but at that price, most things really have to be spot on. I think the course has to decide if it wants visitors, because the four of us felt this was the biggest rip off in several years of touring British courses.
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Simon H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 17 2018
Superb little gem of track, tight traditional links, fast true greens, fantastic condition. Leven Thistle clubhouse was used after the round fantastic service and reasonable price, comfy and opulent surroundings.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 6.8)
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 6.8)
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