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FAQs
Tee times can be booked directly through our website, where you’ll be able to see the tee times we have available for both of our courses. All play is from the White, Yellow or Green Tees and we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred tee time.
Please note: to ensure the smooth running of our courses, the tee-times allocated to the party must be adhered to.
If courses become unplayable, they may be closed on the authority of the Head Greenkeeper or the senior member of Green Staff on duty.
If visiting golfers decide to abandon their round, rather than wait for play to restart, refunds will not apply.
If play does not resume, visitors will be offered the chance to reschedule their game. If they cannot reschedule, a full refund will be offered.
Visitors who have not started their round will be made aware of any course closure. Reasonable endeavours will be made to reschedule, either later that day or the following day, depending on availability, but those who cannot reschedule will be given a refund.
Course Closure Policy
Course closures or delays may be necessary at certain times due to the state of the courses, prevailing weather conditions or other special circumstances.
We want to reassure our season ticket holders that a decision to close the courses is only made by the Green Staff or the Pro Shop when it’s absolutely necessary to prevent course damage or to ensure the safety of those on our courses. .
This decision will be made as early in the day as practical and will be notified to members using the Club V1 notifications, BRS and social media platforms.
The priority will always be to keep the courses open where possible but the courses may be closed for the following reasons:
- Flooding or Waterlogging of the courses: In particular the greens, during or following heavy periods of precipitation as these may make the courses unplayable and to allow golfers onto the courses in such conditions may cause damage to the playing surfaces.
- Fog/Haar: When this reduces visibility to less than 200 yards closure of the courses will be necessary in the interests of the safety of players. Note: If the top of the hill can be seen from the 1st tee play may be considered safe. Visibility can, however, vary considerably on different parts of the courses. A full course inspection may be necessary in some circumstances to confirm the need to close or re-open the courses.
Please Note: If play is suspended, tee times during said period of closure will be lost and play will resume from the next tee time when the course reopens.
When you arrive at Montrose Golf Links you should report to the Professional Shop where the details of other services you require or have requested will be confirmed. You will also be able to pay any green fees prior to the start of round at the Professional Shop.
If you would like to request any equipment hire or additional services, please contact us via our Get in Touch form.
Montrose has excellent transport links with the train station and A92 and A90 roads linking the town to the nearby cities of Dundee (37 miles) and Aberdeen (40 miles).
For those looking to fly, Montrose is only a short journey from Scotland’s main airports:
- Dundee Airport – 37 Miles, 45 minutes (Domestic Flights Only)
- Aberdeen Airport – 40 miles, 50 minutes.
- Edinburgh Airport – 95 miles, 1hr 45 minutes.
- Glasgow Airport – 120 miles. 2hr 15 minutes.
We have a variety of rental equipment including clubs, trolleys, and buggies for your convenience. Advanced reservations are recommended, especially during peak times.
To hire out any of our equipment, please contact us via our Get in Touch form to ensure we have availability for your tee time.
Montrose Golf Links offers a range of amenities with practice facilities and a well-equipped pro shop on site. Our friendly staff are dedicated to ensuring you have a memorable golfing experience.
In addition, there are two clubhouses, the Royal Montrose Mercantile Golf Club and Montrose Caledonia Golf Club nearby which offer dining options, changing facilities and bathrooms.
Visiting golfers are welcome to use either clubhouse facilities on the date/s of play.
All payments made will be applied to bookings as they are taken. In the event you have to cancel your golf booking and this is done 14 days prior to play, Montrose Golf Links will be happy to move your booking to another date (this date must be within the same season and is transferable to another party) or refund your payment in part or whole, i.e., should you wish some of your tee times to be allocated to another date, we would reimburse the remainder.
Cancellation of your booking less than 14 days before your visit will usually result in loss of payment. Montrose Golf Links will make exceptions to this rule at its discretion.
The booking is completely transferable. Therefore, should you subsequently be unable to play, you can offer the tee time to someone else such as a family member or friend.
Yes, we have ample parking facilities available for golfers and visitors. This is located next to the Pro Shop, near the Royal Montrose Mercantile Golf Club on Traill Drive.
Our renewal pricing will be available in April each year. You’ll be able to renew your membership through the season tickets section on our website.
If you are unable to play for an extended period, please contact us directly via our Contact Us page.
If you need to cancel your season ticket, please get in touch with us via our Contact Us page.
Yes we host a variety of tournaments at Montrose Golf Links throughout the year which can be entered by our season ticket holders.
For the latest information, view our tournaments section.
We work in partnership with a variety of tour operators including Golf Tours Around Scotland. As a tour operator, you’ll be able to use our seamless booking system to access a wide range of tee times, special rates for group bookings and loyalty discounts for repeat bookings.
Learn more about the benefits of working with us in our Tour Operators section.
Montrose has a variety of activities and places of interest that are not to be missed. With its unique blend of natural beauty, historic and cultural attractions, and outdoor adventures, Montrose and the surrounding local area of Angus promises to be a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.
We’ve even written a blog all about how best to spend your time in Montrose – Read it here!
We have partnered with three local hotels – Grey Harlings Hotel, Park Hotel and Links Hotel – all located within a short walking distance of the golf links.
Learn more, view our local area section.
Yes, we host various events and tournaments throughout the year. To see what’s coming up, check out our Tournaments section.
Yes, our course and facilities are available for hire, whether you’re looking to host a charity golf competition or corporate event. For more information, please contact us via our Get In Touch form.
We have a variety of services available at Montrose Golf Links including equipment hire and caddy services, . For pricing and more information, view our Visitors page.
Please contact us in advance if you would like to hire out any equipment so we can guarantee it is available for your date/s of play.
If your party requires any catering this will be arranged in one of our two clubs. All catering requirements should be confirmed to us within 48 hours of your visit. If catering is not reserved in advance, Montrose Golf Links cannot guarantee that food will be available.
To request catering or for further information, please contact us via our Get In Touch form.
Montrose Golf Links is a community asset, we want to make golf as welcoming and accessible as possible. Through our memberships, we are able to work with organisations such as Montrose Community trust to ensure that those of all ages, abilities and backgrounds get the opportunity to access the wonderful game of golf.
You can keep up-to-date with our latest community projects in our news section.
Yes! Our putting green is fully accessible to the public. So families, friends and community groups of all ages can enjoy a fun golfing experience.
We do charge a small fee for the use of the putting green to help maintain the facilities: Adults (£1.50) and Children (£1).
See our putting green section for more information.
Yes, we offer golf lessons for players of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced. Our experienced golf professional provides personalised coaching through 1:1s and group sessions to help improve your game.
For beginners, ideally you’ll be out learning on the golf course during the sessions, so by the end of the programme, we hope to prepare you to feel confident enough to play on the course.
Our 1:1s and group sessions usually last between 45 minutes to 1 hour.
No! While some sessions are tailored for beginners to learn the basics of golf, 1:1 tuition provides the opportunity to work on any area of your game that you’d like to improve on.
Absolutely! Montrose Golf Links welcomes golfers of all skill levels. Our courses offer a challenging yet rewarding experience for beginners and seasoned players alike. Don’t hesitate to join us for a round of golf and enjoy the beauty of our historic links.
Want to learn to play? Book a golf lesson with our PGA professional.
To ensure the enjoyment of all golfers, we ask that you follow our guidelines which are designed to ensure the safety, enjoyment of all players.
- Repairing divots and ball marks on the greens.
- Keeping pace with the group ahead and allowing faster players to play through.
- Maintaining silence and stillness during another player’s swing.
- Raking bunkers after use.
- Respecting the course by avoiding unnecessary damage, such as driving carts on tees or greens.
- Following proper dress code and footwear requirements.
- Being mindful of where to stand and park carts to avoid distracting or obstructing other players.
- Politeness and sportsmanship towards fellow players, regardless of skill level or performance.
- Being aware of and adhering to any additional rules specific to the course or tournament.
- Taking care not to disturb wildlife or the natural environment of the course.
Smart, casual attire is acceptable as a form of dress both within the clubhouse and on the courses.
We ask that you avoid wearing blue denim jeans, sports shorts, collarless shirts, football shirts and tracksuit/jogging bottoms, as these are not considered an appropriate form of dress.