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When you\u2019re a child and you\u2019re excited about an event, you cannot wait for it to happen. Like Christmas, you get up as early as possible, only for your parents to say, \u2018Go back to bed; it\u2019s 2 a.m.\u2019 We experienced that same nostalgic feeling when we arrived five hours early for our 11 o\u2019clock tee time to play the first of two Carnoustie golf links courses: the Burnside course.<\/p>\n

First, we got our bearings. We went to the range, to the putting green, to see the first tee of both the Burnside course and Championship course before warming up our swings for what we knew would be the best two days of golf of our lives.<\/p>\n

Despite being the \u2018younger brother\u2019 to the Championship course, the Burnside course is not to be messed with. Many of the holes, such as the 5th and 17th, wouldn\u2019t look out of place on the Championship course. The 17th hole is a 500-yard par-4 brute, and the 5th is a short wedge to a green which poses as a steep-sided island, cut off by the burn.<\/p>\n

Luckily, the weather was warm and sunny, which is quite the opposite of what to expect when golfing in Scotland. It made the course fair, giving us opportunities to make a great score, but stray offline and you\u2019d be reaching in your bag for another ball.<\/p>\n

From the Burns course, you regularly get within touching distance of the Championship holes. One minute you are in the zone, enjoying a battle with the Burnside as a fearless competitor, and the next, you\u2019re standing in the midst of it all, admiring the view like a dedicated spectator.<\/p>\n

After the final putt goes in on the 18th hole, a wave of reality washes over you\u2014in under 24 hours you\u2019ll be taking on the beast: the Carnoustie Championship course.<\/p>\n

Waking up on day two, the first words we whispered to one another were, \u2018What club are you hitting off the first tee?\u2019, which was met with nervous laughter. We enjoyed an excellent breakfast in the clubhouse, with a helping of haggis to try and get the Scottish heritage on our side.<\/p>\n

Before teeing off, we enjoyed fine-tuning our game at the chipping area. We practised hitting short greenside bunker shots to hone our \u2018up and downs\u2019 that were to come. On the putting green, the grass sat uniform, like a perfect green carpet, and a large Rolex clock stood ticking over you, counting down your last putts before the tee time.<\/p>\n

The last two days we had watched people tee off with their caddies. Now it was our turn. Standing on the first tee, we felt the pressure to tread carefully, trying to avoid making a mark on what was one of the most pristine tees we\u2019d seen.<\/p>\n

After our two shots soared down the fairway and a gentle nod from our caddies, we were off. If you\u2019ve ever stepped onto a great golf course, you\u2019ll know the breathtaking feeling when every tee view knocks you back: an illusion of never-ending fairways, bunkers so big they looked unavoidable, and slopes on the greens steeper than any others we\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n

We were quickly onto the 6th hole, famously known as Hogan\u2019s Alley. There was out of bounds down the left and thick heather and pot bunkers on the right. In 1953, American pro-golfer Ben Hogan managed to navigate his ball through every obstacle the 6th hole had to offer over four consecutive days, leading to his first and only victory. For us, we stood in front of the hurdles, the hairs standing tall on the back of our necks, not knowing where on Earth the ball would land.<\/p>\n

The final three holes\u2014the 16th, 17th, and 18th\u2014are notorious for being the most challenging on the course. After turning into a blistering wind for the final three holes, we struggled to comprehend how anyone has ever birdied them.<\/p>\n

The history at Carnoustie, regardless of the course you play, immerses you. Whether you\u2019re simply walking on the course, crouching in the same bunker as Tiger Woods, or putting on the same green as P\u00e1draig Harrington when he bagged his victory, you can almost see silhouettes of these golfing legends as you walk through the course, and you feel a part of something really, really special.<\/p>\n

Tips for Conquering Carnoustie\u2019s Burnside and Championship Courses<\/h2>\n

Arrive with plenty of time<\/h3>\n

Make the most of the facilities.<\/p>\n

Take lots of balls<\/h3>\n

Utilise the yardage book and ball marker<\/h3>\n

These came complimentary from Carnoustie Golf Club alongside a scorecard and tees\u2014mementos that will be treasured for many years.<\/p>\n

Get a caddy<\/h3>\n

The wealth of knowledge of the course and overall great advice really added to the experience.<\/p>\n

Explore Carnoustie town centre<\/h3>\n

For more history.<\/p>\n

Consider Lomond Golf Company<\/h3>\n

For traditional Scottish golf attire that\u2019s suitable for all four seasons in one day.<\/p>\n

Unforgettable Memories at Carnoustie<\/h2>\n

Carnoustie is an immersive landscape; it\u2019s much more than a round of golf. It\u2019s a moment that will be remembered for a lifetime. It\u2019s where you can experience Golf\u2019s Greatest Test and make incredible, unique, and unrivalled memories, and walk off with the rewarding feeling of accomplishment that only comes with such a personal achievement.<\/p>\n

Carnoustie Golf Links<\/a>
\nBookings<\/a>
\nT: +44(0)1241 802270<\/p>\n

Social Media<\/h2>\n

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Written by Elliot Farmer for Luxuria Lifestyle London and International<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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