Scotland's Legendary Links Courses

Anstruther Golf Club, established in 1890, is a charming 9-hole clifftop course in one of Fife's most picturesque fishing villages. The course sits on elevated ground offering spectacular views across the Firth of Forth to the Bass Rock and Isle of May. The layout is played as 18 holes with different tee positions for the second nine. Anstruther offers traditional Scottish golf in a beautiful East Neuk setting at exceptional value. The course is perfect for those seeking authentic golf without the crowds or premium pricing.

Burntisland Golf House Club, established in 1797, is one of the oldest golf clubs in Scotland with over 225 years of history. The course sits on links land above the Firth of Forth with spectacular views across to Edinburgh. The traditional links layout features undulating fairways, strategic bunkering, and well-maintained greens. The club maintains its historic character while welcoming visitors warmly. The course offers excellent value for authentic Scottish golf in a historic setting.

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Craighead Links, opened in 1998, is the newer companion course to the historic Balcomie Links at Crail Golfing Society. Designed to modern specifications while respecting traditional links principles, Craighead offers a longer, more challenging test than Balcomie while sharing the same spectacular clifftop location. The course was created to relieve pressure on Balcomie and provide members and visitors with variety. It offers excellent value and shares Balcomie's stunning coastal views.

Dumbarnie Links, opened in 2020 and designed by Clive Clark with consulting input from Kyle Phillips, represents Scotland's newest championship links course. Built on spectacular coastal land near Leven, the course immediately gained recognition as one of Europe's finest new courses. The design respects traditional links principles while incorporating modern strategic elements. The course offers stunning views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and the Lothian coast. Dumbarnie has quickly established itself among Scotland's elite modern courses.

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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.

Leven Links is one of Scotland's oldest golf courses with origins dating back centuries. The current layout has evolved over time and offers traditional links golf in its purest form. The course has hosted Open Championship qualifying rounds and numerous Scottish championships. Leven Links maintains its historic character while providing excellent value for golfers seeking authentic links golf. The course runs along Largo Bay with views across the Firth of Forth.

Lundin Golf Club, established in 1868, is a fine links course on the Fife coast. The course offers spectacular views across the Firth of Forth and traditional Scottish golf at an affordable price. The course features classic links characteristics with strategic bunkering and excellent greens. It's a favorite among locals and visitors seeking authentic links golf near St Andrews.

The Castle Course, designed by David McLay Kidd and opened in June 2008, is the seventh public course at St Andrews and represents a bold departure from traditional links design. Built on former farmland on a clifftop overlooking St Andrews, the course takes its name from Kinkell Castle, which stood on the headland 500 years ago. Kidd transformed gentle farmland into an undulating, visually dramatic golf course. While initially controversial (Tom Doak famously rated it a 'Zero'), many of the course's controversial elements have been softened, and it has become one of the busiest courses at St Andrews.

The Eden Course, designed by Harry Colt and opened in 1914, was created to relieve pressure on the Old and New Courses. Named after the nearby Eden Estuary, the course offers classic links golf with stunning views over St Andrews Bay. Over the decades, the Eden has gained a reputation as one of the best value courses at St Andrews - offering an authentic links experience without the crowds or premium pricing of the Old Course. The course has hosted Open Championship qualifiers and numerous amateur championships.

The Jubilee Course at St Andrews, opened in 1897 and significantly redesigned in 1988, offers panoramic views of St Andrews Bay and challenging links golf. The course was named to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. Known for its demanding par 3s and strategic bunkering, it's a favorite among St Andrews' seven courses. The 1988 redesign by Donald Steel modernized the course while maintaining its links character.

The New Course at St Andrews, despite its name, dates from 1895 - over 125 years old. Designed by Old Tom Morris, the course was built to relieve pressure on the Old Course. It offers a challenging links experience with stunning views of the West Sands and St Andrews Bay. The course features tight fairways, deep bunkers, and demanding approach shots. Many consider it the best of St Andrews' seven courses behind the Old Course.

The Old Course at St Andrews is the oldest golf course in the world, with golf played here since the early 15th century. The course has evolved naturally over centuries, shaped by the land and countless rounds of golf. It has hosted The Open Championship 30 times, more than any other venue. Legends from Old Tom Morris to Tiger Woods have walked these fairways. The double greens, shared by opposing holes, are unique in golf. The course belongs to the town of St Andrews and is managed by the St Andrews Links Trust.