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Golf Courses in St. Andrews, Fife & Angus

Even the most traveled golfer, will be unable to turn the corner on leaving Links Golf's office without feeling a quickening of the pulse at the legendary vista before him. The Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and the great green sward that runs down to the Swilken Burn from the first tee and the Tom Morris green with the panorama of St Andrews Bay beyond. There isn't a comparable scene anywhere in the golfing world. St Andrews is after all the birthplace of the Great Game and today, throughout the golfing world, St Andrews is recognised as the 'Home of Golf'. Golf is engrained in the town and its people and it touches on every aspect of life. There are five links and one parkland course to be enjoyed here including…

The Old Course, St Andrews

The Old Course St Andrews is surely the mecca of the golfing world. Golf has been played here for over six centuries on a course that wasn't designed by any architect but rather has largely evolved out of the natural terrain over time. Starting and finishing in the town, it is best renowned for its huge double greens; which mean that a golfer may face a 100 yard putt, compact shared fairways and massive bunkers; of which there are 112!

The Old is a 6,566 yards Par 72 course.

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The New Course, St Andrews

Opened in 1895 it is hardly a 'new' course. It is in fact a classic links and a first class golfing challenge, With the traditional out and back layout, its characterised by well designed greenside and fairway bunkers and tough homeward holes.

The New is a 6,604 yards Par 71 course.

The Jubilee Course, St Andrews

Originally opened on Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897, it underwent a re-design by Donald Steele in 1988 and is now reputed to be the toughest of the St Andrews' Championship links. Created on a narrow strip of land between the sea and the New, the raised tees provide great views but also expose golfers to wind which sweeps in from the bay.

The Jubilee is a 6,805 yards Par 72 course.

The Castle Course, St Andrews

The Castle Course is the newest addition the St Andrews' portfolio of courses and was officially opened by the Duke of York in July 2008. The par 71 course is perched on a 220 acre clifftop site on the outskirts of the historic town of St Andrews boasting some fantastic views of the North Sea, the ancient town and over the bay towards Carnoustie. The course was designed to be an enjoyable but testing experience and promises to be an excellent addition to the St Andrews Links courses. With its' excellent clubhouse, practice facilities and spectacular scenery, The Castle Course is certain to become a must play in the itineraries of the avid golfer visiting the "Home of Golf". The course has five tees on every hole which vary the length from 5460 to 6759 yards. The championship length is 7188 yards.

Carnoustie Golf Links

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.

Kingsbarns Golf Links

Six miles south of St Andrews lies Kingsbarns, the newest of Scottish links land golfing venues. Indeed it may well be the last true links to be developed in Scotland. In fact Kingsbarns golf origins go back some 200 years when it was home to a nine-hole course and golf club. The new revival is being heralded as a truly spectacular and worthy addition to the legendary St Andrews portfolio. Embracing the sea as it does, the layout is superb with each hole offering a great sea view, and seven of them actually playing over or alongside the sea. The course design provides great variety and presents a stiff golfing challenge balanced by generous greens and wide fairways. Kingsbarns blends together all the advantages of a modern course with the traditional features of an old links course.

Kingsbarns is a 6652 yards par 72 course.

The Duke's Course, St Andrews

Designed by five times Open Champion, Peter Thomson this is a classic Scottish heathland course and the perfect complement to the St Andrews links courses. Overlooking the town and bay of St Andrews the course offers spectacular views. Owned and operated by the 5* Old Course Hotel service standards are as you would expect. Carts are available and being a privately owned course, it's a great corporate or society venue.

The Dukes Course is a 6749 yards par 72 course.

The Kittocks Course, St Andrews

Designed by Bruce Devlin, this championship course is challenging with undulating fairways and greens perched on the cliff tops overlooking St Andrews bay. The Kittocks Course (formerly the Devlin) has five sets of tees to choose from, each with their own degree of difficulty so golfers can decide their own fate! Having designed more than 150 courses around the world, none other has given Bruce Devlin as much pleasure than his newest at Fairmont St Andrews.

The Kittocks Course is a 6577 yards Par 71 course.

The Torrance Course, St Andrews

The Torrance Course is one of two courses that are part of the Fairmont St Andrews Resort and officially opened in October 2001. Designed by Gene Sarazen and Sam Torrance, this exciting championship course is a great test of golf with stunning views across the bay towards St Andrews and Carnoustie.

The Torrance Course is a 7026 yards Par 72 course.

Other recommended golf courses in the area

Scotscraig
Ladybank
Panmure

Lundin Links
Montrose
Elie

Crail Balcomie
Downfield
Monifieth

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