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The Ashludie Course is a nine-hole links course measuring 5,123 yards with a par of 68, originally designed by renowned architect James Braid. Located in Monifieth, Angus, approximately 15 minutes east of Dundee, it shares its layout with the Medal Course at Monifieth Golf Links. Despite its compact length, the course presents a significant challenge through its demanding design that emphasizes accuracy over distance. The course features tight fairways, small greens, and strategic bunkering that rewards precise iron play and short game skill.

Key characteristics include the elevated first green at 275 yards, notably difficult holes at the 13th with its plateau green and the 15th, a dogleg par-4 requiring careful drive positioning. The layout contains no par-5s but features several strong par-4s and four par-3s. The course is known for its well-maintained conditions and free-draining surface, allowing year-round playability.

Monifieth Golf Links served as one of the Final Qualifying courses for the 1999 Carnoustie Open Championship, underlining its quality and standing within Scottish golf. The Ashludie Course provides an entertaining yet testing experience that captures traditional Scottish links golf characteristics, often attracting golfers seeking authentic links play combined with a quicker round.