Golf Courses at St Andrews
The Old Course, St Andrews - 6721 yds - Par 72
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Old Course Swilken Bridge, St Andrews |
The Home of Golf, where the game begun 600 years ago. The infamous Old Course is the venue for the 2010 Open Championship and is memorable for its famous features; Road Hole and Hell Bunker and the Swilken Bridge. |
New Course, St Andrews - 6625 yds - Par 71
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New Course 18th Hole, St Andrews |
Over 100 years old, opening in April 1895. The New Course was designed by Tom Morris and sits in the shadows of the Old Course. The course features a classic links layout with natural gorse, thick rough and undulating greens. Regarded by many as a tougher test than the Old Course. |
Jubilee Course, St Andrews - 6742 yds - Par 72
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Jubilee Course 15 Hole, St Andrews |
The third course to be built in the town of St Andrews, opened for play in 1897. It began as a 12 hole course before being extended to 18 holes in 1905. It is the work of Donald Steel that gives the Jubilee the quality it represents today. A testing layout where accuracy from the tee is desired. |
Eden Course, St Andrews - 6250 yds - Par 70
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Eden Course 18th Hole, St Andrews |
Opened in 1914, designed by Harry S. Colt. Parts of course have been lately modified by the work of Donald Steel. The course features a quirky layout where much of success is won from a good tee shot. |
Strathtyrum, St Andrews - 5620 yds - Par 69
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Starthtyrum Course 1st Hole, St Andrews |
Shorter and less testing, the strathtyrum is the best course for higher handicappers. A flat layout with good bunker positioning. |
The Balgove, St Andrews - 1520 yrds - Par 30
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Balgove Course 1st Hole, St Andrews |
Ideal for families and beginners, this nine hole golf course resembles a simple layout with tees, bunkers and a double green. |
Castle Course, St Andrews - 7188 yrds - Par 71
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Castle Course 9th Hole, St Andrews |
The seventh course at St Andrews, opened in June 2008 and is the work of David Mclay Kidd (architect of bandon Dunes in Oregon). This course features stunning views from a cliff top site, undulating greens and fairways, thick gorse, elevated greens, valley of sins. One of the finest courses at the links and a real test for the average to experienced player. |
