"Downfield is a truly stunning
venue for golfers" -
Paul Lawrie, 1999 Open Champion
"This golf course is a 'must play'. Superb layout rewards great shot-making. Even if your golf doesn't measure-up, you will enjoy the scenery. Downfield is surely deserving of all the accolades; it definitely rates as perhaps the best of the parkland courses in Scotland. In my experience only the Kings course at Gleneagles and the Kingsbarns course at St. Andrews ranked as high" -
Paul Feeney
"Played it on June 29. A very fine course. Lush fairways and good paced greens. A good test and not very crowded. I can see why it is an Open qualifying course for Carnoustie next year. Quite friendly staff as is everyone in Scotland. I consider it a must play if you are in the area. It is a great golf course and the more people that know about it the better" -
Tom West
"Superb course, seems to be ignored in the rush to play St. Andrews or Carnoustie by players going to this area. I have rarely enjoyed a round so much, great condition" -
Yvonne Gilbert
"Just to say thanks again to you and the members for hosting the SPGA qualifying this year. It has been a few years since I had played Downfield and I was certainly not disappointed. I thought the golf course was in fabulous condition and the greens were some of the best surfaces I have putted on in a long time. I think even more credit is due, given the very dry spell we have had recently with virtually no rain. Quite a few courses are struggling due to these conditions, however, this was in no way evident at Downfield. Your greens staff are a credit to you and thanks also to you and your team for being such welcoming hosts. I look forward to returning in the future" -
Alan Tait, Director of Golf,
Marriot Dalmahoy Hotel, Edinburgh (July 2008)
