Another fine course is two miles away at Leven Links, also used for the pre-qualifying of the British Open. Its neighbour, Scoonie Municipal Course, despite its closeness to the sea, is essentially a parkland course. Along the coast of the East Neuk are other well known courses with long proud histories. Elie dates back to 1589 and is set on a headland affording spectacular views of the Firth of Forth (10 minutes drive from Sandilands). At Crail you can choose from the long established Balcomie Links course or the recently built Craighead course.

In fact, drive in any direction and you can find more great courses. You could stay here for a month and play a different one each day. A half hour drive will take you to two more used for the British Open at Ladybank and Scotscraig (Tayport). Or you could visit the Scottish National Golf Centre at Drumoig which boasts not only a fine 18 hole course and hotel, but also some of the best golf practice facilities in Britain.