Angus, Scotland

Carnoustie Golf Links

Often called the toughest test in championship golf — the Open venue known as "Car-nasty".

Designer
Allan Robertson & Old Tom Morris
Par
72
Holes
18
Length
7,402 yds
Established
1842

Carnoustie has a fearsome reputation, and it earns it. The Championship Course on the Angus coast is widely regarded as the hardest of the Open rota, with a closing stretch that has decided — and undone — major championships.

The finish

The 18th plays back across the Barry Burn twice, a closing hole that punishes the slightest hesitation. Manage the burn, manage your nerve, and Carnoustie will give you a round you never forget — for better or worse.