Golf in St. Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews, known as the 'Home of Golf,' has hosted The Open Championship a record 30 times. The iconic 17th hole, the 'Road Hole,' is one of the most famous in the world, demanding a daring tee shot over part of the Old Course Hotel.

A world top 100 course, Carnoustie has hosted The Open Championship eight times. Hole 6 is named after Ben Hogan. The challenging 16th hole, the Barry Burn, is one of the most dramatic in golf history.

The Castle Course at St Andrews is ranked 95th in the Top 100 Golf Courses UK & Ireland. The 17th hole is the signature hole, a challenging par-3 that plays across a chasm to a cliff-edge green with stunning sea views.

A World Top 100 course, multiple host of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The 15th hole, a par-3 named “Rocky Ness,” is one of the most scenic in Scotland, requiring a carry over crashing waves and rocks.

Dumbarnie Links is ranked 37th in the Top 100 golf courses in the UK and Ireland. It boasts several risk-reward holes, with varied fairway options depending on wind direction and tee choice. The scenic par-3 8th hole features a downhill shot, challenging sea winds, and strategically placed bunkers.

Known as the 'oldest new course,' St. Andrews New Course shares land with the Old Course but presents a tougher challenge. The 511-yard par-5 3rd hole and gorse bushes make it a sterner test than the Old Course.

The third championship course at St Andrews Links, also regarded as the most challenging. The 15th hole is a 345-yard par 4 with a dune running along the entire length of the fairway on the right, creating a semi-blind shot.