Kingsbarns Golf Links
St Andrews, Fife
Championship CourseKingsbarns Golf Links is situated 7 miles from St Andrews along 1.8 miles of picturesque North Sea coastline, where each hole embraces the sea.
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Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern masterpiece built on the site of a course that existed from 1793 to 1850. The current course, designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2000, quickly established itself among Scotland's elite. Built on a stunning clifftop site overlooking the North Sea, Kingsbarns combines dramatic coastal holes with excellent inland golf. The course is part of the Dunhill Links Championship alongside St Andrews and Carnoustie, hosting European Tour professionals annually.
Architect
Kyle Phillips
Established
2000
- The Ricoh Women’s British Open
The 6th, Auld Links, is a drivable par 4 on the ground of the original nine-hole course from 1793. The 12th, Orrdeal, is a par 5 named for its length and for the Orr family, who once owned the green site. The 15th, Rocky Ness, is a par 3 played to a green on land projecting into the sea. The 18th, Cundie Brig, is a par 4 played across the burn to a green beyond the bridge built in the 1700s. Yardages in the hole guide are the white tees.
Recommended Months
Course Conditions
Championship conditions throughout the season with excellent maintenance. Fairways are generous but perfectly manicured. Greens are true and quick. The course typically plays firm and fast. Excellent drainage allows play in most weather. The coastal location means wind is ever-present. Summer offers long days and peak conditions. Autumn provides stunning light for photography.
Scotland's main golf season runs April to October.
What type of golf course is Kingsbarns Golf Links?
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a links located in Fife. Kingsbarns Golf Links is situated 7 miles from St Andrews along 1.8 miles of picturesque North Sea coastline, where each hole embraces the sea....
Where is Kingsbarns Golf Links located?
Kingsbarns Golf Links is located in St Andrews, Fife. It's situated in the Fife region of Scotland.
What is the history of Kingsbarns Golf Links?
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a modern masterpiece built on the site of a course that existed from 1793 to 1850. The current course, designed by Kyle Phillips and opened in 2000, quickly established itself...
What are the course specifications at Kingsbarns Golf Links?
Kingsbarns Golf Links is a par 72 course measuring 6,842 yards. The course has a difficulty rating of 5.0/5.0.
How can I book a tee time at Kingsbarns Golf Links?
To book a tee time at Kingsbarns Golf Links, visit their official website at https://www.kingsbarns.com or contact the course directly at +44 1334 460860. You can also reach them via email at info@kingsbarns.com.
What is the best time to visit Kingsbarns Golf Links?
The best time to visit Kingsbarns Golf Links is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Championship conditions throughout the season with excellent maintenance. Fairways are generous but perfectly manicured. Greens are true and quick. The course typically plays firm and fast. Excellent drainage allows play in most weather. The coastal location means wind is ever-present. Summer offers long days and peak conditions. Autumn provides stunning light for photography. Scotland's main golf season runs April to October.
What are the signature holes at Kingsbarns Golf Links?
The 6th, Auld Links, is a drivable par 4 on the ground of the original nine-hole course from 1793. The 12th, Orrdeal, is a par 5 named for its length and for the Orr family, who once owned the green s...
Par
72
Length
6,842
yards
Difficulty Rating
5.0/5.0
Hole 1
"North"Plays north toward the sea. The front of the green slopes from back to front, with a deep bunker at the front right.
Hole 2
"Firth"Downhill par 3, with the North Sea to the right and the mouth of the Firth of Tay beyond the green.
Hole 3
"Brae"Short par 5 below the brow of a hill. The sea is on the right, and the right greenside bunker extends well in front of the green.
Hole 4
"Castle"Named for a castle built on this site by King John of the Scots in 1292, in ruins by 1790.
Hole 5
"Tassie"Tassie is Scots for a small cup, for the punchbowl green. The green opens from the left.
Hole 6
"Auld Links"Drivable par 4 on the ground of the original nine-hole course from 1793. Water lies beyond the two-level green.
Hole 7
"Lang Wynd"Stroke index 1. Often into the wind and uphill. Lang Wynd is a long narrow street, for the fairway that narrows near the green.
Hole 8
"Wee Dunt"Short par 3. A wee dunt is a small bump shot. The right side of the green slopes away from the tee.
Hole 9
"Kirk"The Kingsbarns kirk spire was once visible beyond the woods. The green has a centre tier that falls away to the front and back.
Hole 10
"Cambo"Part of Cambo Estate. The 1884 manor house stands in the woods to the right of the green, and the approach plays uphill.
Hole 11
"Woods"The wall on the right is in play and is not out of bounds. A short approach left of the bunker can feed to the middle of the green.
Hole 12
"Orrdeal"Par 5 named for its length and for the Orr family, who once owned the green site. The green is 65 yards long.
Hole 13
"Cliffs"The shortest hole. A miss to the right leaves the hardest second shot on the course.
Hole 14
"Haiks"Named for the rumpled-cloth shapes of the rock in the sea. The green has two tiers, with a pot bunker at the front right.
Hole 15
"Rocky Ness"Par 3 to a green on land projecting into the sea. A ball in the sea is replayed from the drop zone beyond the woods.
Hole 16
"Burnside"Par 5 with a burn behind and along the right side of the green.
Hole 17
"Harbour"Uphill to a three-tier green. A small harbour was made to the right of the hole around 1750.
Hole 18
"Cundie Brig"Par 4 to a green beyond the Cundie. The brig is the arched bridge in front of the green, built in the 1700s.
peak Season
Any day
April-October. Premium modern links experience.
£295
low Season
Any day
November-March. Winter rates still reflect quality.
£195
mid Season
Any day
£448
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