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Kingsbarns Golf Links

St Andrews, Fife

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Kingsbarns Golf Links golf course in Fife - links. Kingsbarns Golf Links is situated 7 miles from St Andrews along 1.8 miles of picturesque
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About This Course

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.

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History & Heritage

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

Notable Events
Major tournaments and championships hosted at this course
  • The Ricoh Women’s British Open
Signature Holes

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.

Best Time to Visit
Optimal playing conditions and seasonal information

Recommended Months

AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober

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.

Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kingsbarns Golf Links
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...

Course Statistics

Par

72

Length

6,842

yards

Difficulty Rating

5.0/5.0

Facilities & Amenities
Available services and amenities at this course
Hole-by-Hole Guide
White tees, from the Kingsbarns course guide

Hole 1

"North"
Par 4405 yardsSI 13

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"
Par 3190 yardsSI 9

Downhill par 3, with the North Sea to the right and the mouth of the Firth of Tay beyond the green.

Hole 3

"Brae"
Par 5511 yardsSI 15

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"
Par 4409 yardsSI 3

Named for a castle built on this site by King John of the Scots in 1292, in ruins by 1790.

Hole 5

"Tassie"
Par 4399 yardsSI 7

Tassie is Scots for a small cup, for the punchbowl green. The green opens from the left.

Hole 6

"Auld Links"
Par 4320 yardsSI 11

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"
Par 4438 yardsSI 1

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"
Par 3154 yardsSI 17

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"
Par 5536 yardsSI 5

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"
Par 4380 yardsSI 14

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"
Par 4455 yardsSI 10

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 5566 yardsSI 2

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"
Par 3146 yardsSI 12

The shortest hole. A miss to the right leaves the hardest second shot on the course.

Hole 14

"Haiks"
Par 4366 yardsSI 18

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 3185 yardsSI 6

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 5547 yardsSI 16

Par 5 with a burn behind and along the right side of the green.

Hole 17

"Harbour"
Par 4432 yardsSI 8

Uphill to a three-tier green. A small harbour was made to the right of the hole around 1750.

Hole 18

"Cundie Brig"
Par 4414 yardsSI 4

Par 4 to a green beyond the Cundie. The brig is the arched bridge in front of the green, built in the 1700s.

Green Fees
Pricing information for visitors

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

Contact Information
Location

St Andrews, Fife

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