St. Andrews Articles
Kingsbarns Golf Links: A must-play in a land of old links
Located seven miles away from St. Andrews along the coast is Kingsbarns Golf Links, a 21st-century links design near golf's sacred ground. The village of Kingsbarns had a golf club for a long while dating back to the early 19th century, but golfers deserted the club around the time of World War II and the land lay empty for many years. The new Kingsbarns Golf Links debuted in 2000 and became the area's new must-play in a land of old links.
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Jubilee golf course in St. Andrews, Scotland
The Jubilee Course in St. Andrews is one of seven courses operated by the St. Andrews Links Trust. Located in the heart of town and playing beside West Sands Beach and the River Eden, the Jubilee dates back to 1897. It originally opened as a 12-hole course but reopened in 1989 as a championship layout designed by Donald Steel. Brandon Tucker shows us more in this photo gallery.
... full article »Kingsbarns Golf Links: High on St. Andrews' top shelf
Eleven years after opening in the shadow of St. Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links has never been better. It's also pricier than ever, but it's well worth it. Why? Kingsbarns offers a top-shelf golf experience, which includes phenomenal sea views, European Tour-worthy conditions and shot values, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »Jubilee golf course in St. Andrews: Locals' stomping grounds and a championship links
The locals rave about the Jubilee Course in St. Andrews. Less crowded than the historic Old Course, the Jubilee still has that unmistakable St. Andrews aura. The Jubilee may be behind the Old Course, New Course and Castle Course in the St. Andrews pecking order, but it's a favorite course among locals and repeat visitors to the home of golf, Brandon Tucker writes.
... full article »Didn't make the Old Course tee times lottery? Five last-minute plays around St. Andrews
So you didn't make the Old Course ballot this time around. That's why groups often book three or four days in St. Andrews alone. But if you don't want to play the waiting game, it's a near certainty you can still play golf even if you didn't book weeks in advance. St. Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife have one of the richest pockets of links golf anywhere.
... full article »Golf vacation planning tip: How to book tee times on the Old Course at St. Andrews
True, St. Andrews' Old Course is the most coveted course in Scotland, and demand is high. But scoring a tee time, even at the last minute on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in July, is still a possibility. Brandon Tucker provides a variety of ways to book a tee time on the Old Course, one of which should suit your golf group.
... full article »Kohler's Old Course Hotel: Enjoy your St. Andrews golf vacation in style
Wisconsin plumbing king-turned-golf resort magnate Herb Kohler bought the Old Course Hotel in St. Andrews with the intention of making the accommodations as good as the location. With constant upgrades and renovations over the last few years, this is a property that doesn't rely on location alone.
... full article »The Old Course in St. Andrews
Throughout the years, the Old Course has seen its share of additions and modifications, but its soul remains that which was plotted by "Mother Nature," considered the official designer. Old Tom Morris and Alister Mackenzie have also added some things over the years, and the course now stretches over 7,000 yards for the Open. For the daily player, it's still one of a kind.
... full article »Ten reasons the Old Course at St. Andrews is the best golf course in the world
About 40,000 courses around the world have been built since the Old Course at St. Andrews was laid out over 600 years ago. But despite all the game's advances in design and technology, many of the world's best players call the Old the best out there. Brandon Tucker offers 10 unique reasons why.
... full article »St. Andrews Castle Course racks up the awards in 2008
In a town with more than six centuries of golf history, it's the newest course that's stolen the spotlight from the Old Course in 2008. Opened this summer, the Castle Course at St. Andrews, just two miles from the town center, is receiving loads of acclaim in its inaugural season.
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