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Leven Links is a traditional links golf course in Scotland, not a general information website. The site at leven-links.com represents the course itself and gives golfers what they need to understand, book, and plan a visit: an overview of the course, its history, online tee-time booking, local accommodation, and club contact details. It is aimed at golfers who want to learn about or play one of Scotland's oldest links.
What the course is
Leven Links is described as one of the very oldest links courses in Scotland, with golf dating back to the mid-1800s. It is thought to be the first course in the world to feature 18 tees and 18 separate greens.
The course is a traditional links layout with:
- Rolling fairways, many lined by ancient sand dunes
- Fast putting surfaces
- Burns and pot bunkers
It has served as a final qualifying venue for the Open Championship six times, and continues to host leading amateur events and international matches.
A course shared by two clubs
Leven has an unusual arrangement: two clubs, Leven Golfing Society and Leven Thistle Golf Club, play over the same historical links. If you are looking into membership or club-specific competitions, that distinction matters — the course is shared, but the clubs are separate.
What the website offers
| Section | What it provides |
|---|---|
| About | History of the course |
| Course Details | Information about the layout and the course itself |
| Book | Online tee-time booking |
| Stay Local | Accommodation options nearby |
| Contact | Further club information |
| News | Updates on what's happening at Leven Links |
The homepage also shows a course status indicator (currently "Course Open"), which is worth checking before travelling, since links courses are exposed to weather.
What players say
Visitor reviews on the site highlight a few recurring points. Jayne Seymore called it a "hidden gem at a great price," noting interesting holes, a fair test, friendly members, and views of the water and the community of Largo. Michael Davidson described it as a true links course — entertaining, with welcoming members — and singled out the 18th as fun but hard, playing into the wind and long when wet.
Who this site is for
If you are a golfer researching a Scottish links trip, planning to book a tee time, or looking for somewhere to stay near the course, this site is the direct source. If you are looking for general travel information about the town of Leven rather than the golf course, this is not that — the site is built around the course and its two clubs.