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Best Golf Courses in St Andrews

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✍️ Sam Brooks | ⏰ 8 min read

Best Golf Courses in St Andrews

St Andrews Golf Courses

When it comes to the best golf courses in the world, it is hard to look past St Andrews and the amazing courses that are located within easy reach of the Home of Golf.

Whether it is playing The Old Course at St Andrews, complete with it's incredible history. Or playing a modern links design like Kingsbarns which has already placed itself within the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World, spending some time playing golf in St Andrews is something every golfer should do at some point in their life.

Those looking for traditional links golf can enjoy The New Course or Jubilee Course at St Andrews which are a regular stop for elite amateur competitions or head just outside of St Andrews to play the impressive Duke's Course which is a great heathland course, measuring over 7,400 yards from the championship tees.

Courses you should be playing in St Andrews
St Andrews Old Course
Kingsbarns Golf Links
St Andrews New Course
St Andrews Castle Course
Lundin
Dukes Course
Leven Links
Torrance Course Fairmont St Andrews
Scotscraig
St Andrews Jubilee Course

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Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course

<p>The Torrance Course is a dramatic cliff top layout, which overlooks the Old Grey Toon of St Andrews. It is protected not only by length, but also by strategically placed bunkers which will snare any misplaced approaches.</p> <p>Former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance has put his hand to redesigning the layout which now stretches to over 7,200 yards from the tips and is now regarded as one of Scotland’s most dramatic and challenging courses.</p> <p><a href="https://www.yourgolftravel.com/fairmont-st-andrews">More info on Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course &gt;&gt;</a></p> <table><thead> <tr> <th>Fairmont St Andrews Torrance Course facts</th> <th></th> </tr> </thead><tbody> <tr> <td><strong>Location</strong></td> <td>St Andrews, Fife, Scotland</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Length</strong></td> <td>7,230 yards</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Par</strong></td> <td>72</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Designed by</strong></td> <td>Dennis Griffiths, Gene Sarazen &amp; Sam Torrance</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Established</strong></td> <td>2001</td> </tr> <tr> <td><strong>Where to stay</strong></td> <td><a href="/golf-breaks/scotland-st-andrews-fife">St Andrews</a></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <blockquote> <p><em>"The 17th is a stunning golf hole on the Torrance Course, with a testing tee shot. Down the entire right hand side of the hole, the out of bounds runs parallel with the coastal trail, before sharply cutting across the front of the green. The green itself is guarded by bunkers and with the prevailing wind; the approach is fraught with anticipation of the final score."</em><br> <strong>Oliver (Marketing: Handicap 1)</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Call <strong><a href="tel:+448000436644">0800 043 6644</a></strong> to speak to Oliver about playing this course.</p>

Frequently Asked Questions About Golf in St Andrews

How do I play the Old Course?

The best and most assured way to play The Old Course is to purchase one of our guaranteed tee times with three fellow golfers. These are available in the high season, packaged with local accommodation and green fees at other St Andrews golf courses.

Other options are: Enter the daily ballot, Single Golfer Walk-up, Hotel Guest package

Are Handicap Certificates required to play The Old Course?

Yes. All golfers playing The Old Course are required to present a valid handicap certificate to the starter before commencing play. Handicap limits are 24 for men and 36 for ladies.

How many golf courses are there in St Andrews?

There are seven public golf courses at St Andrews Links; the Balgove, Eden, Jubilee, Strathtyrum, New, the Old Course and The Castle Course with a further 37 courses within the region of Fife.

More About Sam

Handicap: 4
Favourite Course: Old Head
My 'Expert' areas: St Andrews or Dublin
Best trip I've done: St Andrews Old Course, Kingsbarns & Dumbarnie Links
Where my next trip is to: Augusta to watch The Masters with my Dad

Give Sam a call on 0800 043 6644 to arrange your next golf break.

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