Although not as famous as many other golf courses in Scotland, this is a real gem that should not be left off your golfing itinerary.
At a glance
Golf courses
This par 71, 6,436 yard links golf course has hosted final qualifying for the British Open on numerous occasions, and will test all levels of golfer.
Leven Links (Leven Links)
Leven was used once again at the Millenium as one of the four final pre-qualifying golf courses for the British Open Championship. Leven is the 11th oldest golf club in the world, and a true sea-side golf course - the editior of Golf Monthly described the older part of the Leven Links as 'being one of the best stands of Bent and Fescues in Scotland'.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 6436. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Table | 417 | 401 | 4 | 5 | 383 | 4 | 5 |
| 2 | Knowe | 379 | 345 | 4 | 9 | 314 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | Bents | 343 | 324 | 4 | 11 | 290 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | Sea | 450 | 433 | 4 | 3 | 380 | 4 | 3 |
| 5 | Valley | 162 | 142 | 3 | 17 | 111 | 3 | 17 |
| 6 | Silverburn N | 564 | 552 | 5 | 1 | 542 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Corriemar | 182 | 161 | 3 | 15 | 112 | 3 | 15 |
| 8 | Bing | 345 | 346 | 4 | 7 | 341 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | Pavillion | 162 | 166 | 3 | 18 | 141 | 3 | 18 |
| Out | 3004 | 2870 | 34 | | 2614 | 34 | |
| 10 | Cattle Creep | 325 | 304 | 4 | 13 | 293 | 4 | 13 |
| 11 | Boundary | 361 | 344 | 4 | 10 | 302 | 4 | 10 |
| 12 | Silverburn S | 482 | 455 | 5 | 2 | 439 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 | Seg | 482 | 468 | 5 | 4 | 440 | 5 | 4 |
| 14 | Dykenuk | 330 | 312 | 4 | 8 | 300 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | Railway | 187 | 165 | 3 | 16 | 157 | 3 | 16 |
| 16 | Circus | 386 | 375 | 4 | 6 | 370 | 4 | 6 |
| 17 | Howe | 415 | 409 | 4 | 14 | 396 | 5 | 14 |
| 18 | Scoonie | 455 | 456 | 4 | 12 | 445 | 5 | 12 |
| In | 3423 | 3288 | 37 | | 3142 | 39 | |
| Total | 6427 | 6158 | 71 | | 5756 | 73 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: The Inn at Lathones, The Green Hotel and The Inn on North Street.
Where you can stay
The Inn at Lathones from £175pp
4 star
This 400 year old coaching inn has 21 en-suite bedrooms, all individually decorated, as well as an award winning, two AA Rosette restaurant.
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The Green Hotel from £109pp
4 star
The Green Hotel is privately owned and offers a warm and friendly welcome to everyone who stays here. This truly charming accommodation is perfect for all types of golf break, whether you are part of a group or travelling as a couple.
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Ogstons on North Street from £449pp
3 star
Ogstons on North Street combines the best of the traditional Scottish inn with a classy, contemporary twist. There is also a fantastic restaurant and bar.
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Leven is the 11th oldest golf club in the world.
Location
Leven, Scotland.
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