While celebrated as one of the great venues in championship golf, Carnoustie must also be regarded as one of the most demanding. This is a tough golf course that few have tamed. Carnoustie is truly a great challenge to the able golfer. It is not for the novice or the faint hearted, although everyone who loves and enjoys the game will marvel at its intricacies.

It is simply a 'must' for the avid player for, as Hogan said, 'No player's experience can be complete without playing Carnoustie.' Great skill and thought are prerequisite for the challenge that is Carnoustie but a bit of luck can make a huge difference too.Carnoustie is a 6941 yards par 72 course.