Course reviews
The Duke's Course in St. Andrews upholds tradition of great Scotland golf
The new Duke's Course goes its own direction in historic St. Andrews. It's new, built in 1996 and far from the coastline, where the six Links Trust courses, including the Old Course, sit, along with the two Fairmont St. Andrews links two miles up the road: the Torrance and Devlin. The bump-and-run game isn't very effective due to soggier inland soil, much to the dismay of some locals. And as of 2005 it's now owned by an American.
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'Old' and 'New,' St. Andrews is something every golfer should experience, reader says
It's hard to explain, but something comes over you when you stand on the first tee and your heart starts racing. It took me four holes to settle down and start playing golf at the Old Course at St. Andrews. Thanks to Chris my caddy. Then you can't wait for the road hole. But my favorite moment came when I played up the 18th and the locals where sitting on the wall behind the green and watching. The clapping as my par putt went in was also very special.
... full article »Kingsbarns in St. Andrews: A 21st-century complement to golf's hallowed ground
Opened in 2000, Kingsbarns may have sod bunkering and a raw links location, but there's no mistaking it for St. Andrews old-school. Running to a modern 7,126 yards, the course is very playable off the tee, but the greens are as tough to score on as any in Scotland.
... full article »New Course at St. Andrews: Scotland golf's most famous second fiddle
Unlike Turnberry's and Carnoustie's two satellite courses, the New Course at St. Andrews is more than simply a serviceable backup. It's still among the elite links courses in Scotland and is in as good if not better shape than the Old Course, since it doesn't get the 40,000-plus rounds the Old Course does.
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