Skip to main content

The Duke’s, Hole-by-Hole

Play The Duke's
dukes@oldcoursehotel.co.uk
To book a tee time call
No. 1
Highland

Par 5, Stroke: 10

This demanding par 5 first hole with a wee opening plays uphill all the way to an elevated green guarded by a deep green-side bunker.

No. 2
Drumcarrow

Par 4, Stroke: 6

Surrounded by trees, this narrow par 4 challenges golfers and demands an accurate drive up the left side of the hole to open up the green.

No. 3
Denhead

Par 3, Stroke: 18

The signature hole and shortest on the course, Denhead has a meandering walkway to give a stadium feel.

No. 4
Roundel

Par 4, Stroke: 14

A well-placed tee shot between the fairway bunkers leaves a direct approach to this green.

No. 5
Beeches

Par 4, Stroke: 12

Bunkers left and right of this dogleg could catch golfers out, but a 200-yard tee shot sets you up for a birdie.

No. 6
Badgers

Par 5, Stroke: 4

Another demanding par 5, this tree-lined tee shot has bunkers right and left to catch any wayward shots and culminates with a green surrounded by bunkers left and right as well.

No. 7
Denbrae

Par 4, Stroke: 8

An awesome, elevated tee shot with a sweeping left-to-right-shaped hole, Denbrae has a great view of Auld grey Toon, a historic building, on the horizon.

No. 8
Fair Dunt

Par 3, Stroke: 16

“Fair Dunt” can be an understatement with this uphill par 3, which can frustrate with prevailing winds.

No. 9
Craigtoun

Par 4, Stroke: 2

With a challenging second shot, this hole can quickly catch the golfer out, thanks to the long and narrow green with a left-side bunker.

No. 10
Burn Brig

Par 4, Stroke: 5

With a severe dogleg right to left, Burn Brig challenges even the best golfers. Short and straight will find you in a bunker, while too long means the ball will be swallowed up by the rumbling burn.

No. 11
Winthank

Par 5, Stroke: 1

The longest hole on the golf course, with hazards to the left and right, Winthank requires an accurate tee shot.

No. 12
Double Dyke

Par 3, Stroke: 17

Getting the distance right is key for this straightforward-looking par 3.

No. 13
Braw View

Par 4, Stroke: 11

This elevated par 4 tee box offers big distractions, as on a clear day golfers can see all the way over the sea to Carnoustie.

No. 14
Well

Par 4, Stroke: 13

An elevated tee and wide fairway make this hole ideal for long drives, as additional distance off the tee is necessary to hit this undulating green with nightmarish hole positions.

No. 15
Steading

Par 4, Stroke: 3

This hole features a sweeping dogleg right to left with an elevated green, as well as deep bunkers.

No. 16
Melville

Par 3, Stroke: 15

The last of the par 3s, Melville is a cracker with its bunkers left and right and severe drop-off through the back – not to mention the prevailing wind that blows left to right.

No. 17
Strath

Par 4, Stroke: 7

A picturesque gentle left-to-right par 4, this hole features two pairs of oak trees. It’s known to the members as “The Card Wrecker”!

No. 18
Ice House

Par 4, Stroke: 9

Challenging all the way, this uphill par 4 includes the valley of sin to the right, which means a misplaced second shot will leave you praying for a miracle up & down.