The Courses

“There is an art to playing links golf" Tiger Woods. It is widely believed by the best golfers in the world to become a better golfer you have to experience true links golf. Experience Scotland's finest links challenges over this 10 day college tour and return a more complete golfer.

Kingsbarns

Kingsbarns Golf Links

Opened in 2000, Kingsbarns Golf Course is one of the newer golf courses in Scotland but it has quickly garnered a large following. Despite being in the company of some of the finest links in the world, the course has managed to distinguish itself as one of Scotland's must-play golf courses. The 7,227-yards layout runs longer than other traditional links courses, but it has a challenging yet inviting design. It finishes dramatically with an uphill par 4 that provides the only forced carry approach shot on the golf course. Each year it hosts the European Tour's Alfred Dunhill Championship alongside the Old Course and Carnoustie.

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The New Course

The oldest ‘new’ course in the world, the second course at the Home of Golf was built by the Keeper of the Green, Tom Morris in 1895 and it was imaginatively named to differentiate from its famous neighbour. Boasting undulating fairways and challenging greens, the New Course is a classic test of links golf.

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Fairmont Kittocks Course

The Kittocks Course has been designed by Bruce Devlin, a notable course architect of many famous courses including the Kings Course at Gleneagles and the exclusive Secession club in Beaufort, SC. It’s a 72-par course spread upon 5600 – 7191 yards. The Kittocks is a long and challenging course requiring nerves of steel to navigate its many holes running alongside the coastline. It’s famously played host to Europro Tournament 2007 and 2009 and Scottish Youths National Championship 2016.

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The Eden Course

Only slightly more forgiving than its contemporaries on the seaward side of the Links, the Eden Course was built in 1914 by Harry S. Colt whose use of natural boundaries and severe bunkers provides a course full of character.

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Jubilee Course

The third championship course at the Home of Golf, the Jubilee is considered by many to be the most challenging course on the famous Links. Built in 1897, it was originally intended for use by ladies and beginners; however, after seeing its prime golfing location between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was converted to a championship layout in 1988.

Crail

Balcomie Links

A combination of stunning coastal views, centuries of history and hugely enjoyable golf is what makes Balcomie Links one of Scotland's most finely polished, golfing gems. This traditional, classic links course was laid out by the old master himself, Tom Morris, and opened in 1895. Created in the days when course design was governed by the natural lie of the land and not the mechanical earth mover, Balcomie has the unusual combination of three par fives, six par threes, and nine par fours, producing a tough par of 69.

Aberdour

Aberdour Golf Course

Aberdour Golf Club, voted the fourth best golfing experience in Scotland by Bunkered magazine, is an extremely friendly private members golf club that openly welcomes visitors to book and play. A 20 minute drive from Edinburgh Airport, half an hour from Edinburgh Castle and 40 minutes from St Andrews, the home of golf, the club is truly a hidden gem. The scenic Par 3/Par 3 start will leave you quaking in your boots.

Book Your Place

Are you interested in signing up for the College Golf Tour on the 20th – 29th July 2020 in the Home of Golf? We’ve tried to include as much detail as possible throughout this website but it’s only natural that you may have more questions.

Why not schedule a call with our Director Hamish Gorn?
Hamish grew up playing golf in Scotland, as a plus handicap golfer he played college golf in the USA between 2015 and 2019. Hamish genuinely believes that in order to become a better golfer you have to experience the true tests that Scottish Links gives you.

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