Golf at St Andrews
Kingsbarns
Although this is the only links course at St Andrews built this century, Kingsbarns’ golf origins date back to 1793. The site has ideal conditions for links turf to flourish amid interesting natural terrain. This unique links course in East Fife has sandy soils, undulating ridges and hollows, the Cambo burn running into the sea, and is set immediately against the rugged coastline of the North Sea. Opened June 2000, it has since rocketed up in the world rankings.
- Ranked 61st best course in the world by Golf Magazine, October 2009
- Kingsbarns Golf Links ranked 17th in the May 2007 Golf Digest World Rankings' Best Golf Courses Outside the United States.
- Rated number 6 in Scotland by Golf Digest (USA), April 2005
7100 yds Par 72
Resort Golf
Devlin Course, Fairmont St Andrews Resort, St Andrews Bay
Duke’s Course, Old Course Hotel, St Andrews
Kittocks Course, Fairmont St Andrews Resort, St Andrews Bay
St Andrews Links Trust Golf Courses:
Old Course (pictured at top)
Golf was first played here
around 1400 AD and the Old Course is renowned as the Home of Golf. The
Old Course has played host to the greatest golfers in the world and many
of golfŐs most dramatic moments. Tiger Woods won the Open Championship
here in 2000. The greens (some of which are shared) are always in great
shape and there are 117 pot bunkers to deal with. Handicap certificate
- minimum 24 men, 36 ladies required. Soft spikes only. Fourballs expected
to complete the course in 3 hrs 57 mins.
Open from 7 am except in summer when it opens at 6.30 am (until August
31)Closed Sundays.
Because it is the dream of most golfers to play the Old Course, it is very difficult to get on. We can reserve tee times for you up to 2 years in advance. Tee times for the following year are decided in September, the year before play. If you cannot book this far in advance, singles can get lucky by turning up and joining another group. As well, you can enter your name with the caddymaster in the traditional ballot by 2pm the day before you want to play. (Over 50% of starting times are decided this way). We can confirm times for singles from 2 years to one month in advance.
- Ranked 4th best course in the world by Golf Magazine, October 2009
- Rated number 1 in Scotland by Golf Digest (USA), April 2005
18 holes
Blue
6933 yds Par 72
White
6566 yds Par 72
Red
6032 yds Par 76
New Course
The New Course opened in 1895 and was laid out by Old Tom Morris. It is a classic links championship course and currently ranked 47 in the world. It is 6604 yards from the medal tees. No handicap certificate required. Soft spikes only. Fourballs expected to complete the course in 4hrs. Open from 6am.
- Rated number 13 in Scotland by Golf Digest (USA), April 2005
18 holes
White
6604 yds Par 71
Jubilee Course
The Jubilee Course was opened in 1897. A shorter version is open in the winter and is known as the Bronze Course. No handicap limit. Soft spikes only. Fourballs expected to complete the course in 4hrs 10 mins. Open from 6am.
18 holes
White
6805 yds Par 72
Eden
Opened in 1914 and lengthened slightly last year, the Eden Course is 6162 yards from the medal tees. Soft spikes only. Fourballs expected to complete the course in 3 hrs 55 mins. Open from 6am.
18 holes
White
6162 yds Par 70
Red
5455 yds Par 73
Strathtyrum
Opened in 1993. This 18 hole course offers a shorter, less testing layout. Best course for high handicappers. Soft spikes only. Fourballs expected to complete the course in 3 hrs 30 mins. Open from 6am.
18 holes
White
5094 yds Par 69
Red
4705 yds Par 68
Balgrove
The Balgrove Course now has an upgraded standard and measures 1530 yards for 9 holes. Opened in 1972 and redesigned and re-opened 1993. Ideal for beginners. Soft spikes only. Open from 6am. (Turn up and play)
9 holes
White
5094 yds Par 69
Red
4705 yds Par 68
Castle Course
The Links Trust has created a seventh18 hole course to join its portfolio. It is a public course, open all year round and opened for play in 2008. The designer, David McLay Kidd, creator of Bandon Dunes on the west coast of America, has created a typical Scottish golf experience. Each hole has a choice of five tees and the course will be playable between about 5300-7200 yards. Located near St Andrews Bay. (2 minutes from Fairmont St Andrews)
18 holes, 7200 yards
Information on the Old Course Hotel at St Andrews
Road Hole, Old Course
1st Hole, Kingsbarns
18th Hole, Kingsbarns
Castle Course