The Old Course
The birthplace of golf, over 600 years old — playing here is the ultimate bucket list experience.
Visit website →Fife, Scotland
The home of golf, full stop. Walking the Old Course is a pilgrimage every golfer should make once. The surrounding Kingdom of Fife offers world-class links at every turn, plus one of the most charming historic towns in the British Isles.
Best time to visit: May – September
The birthplace of golf, over 600 years old — playing here is the ultimate bucket list experience.
Visit website →World-class modern links overlooking the North Sea — consistently ranked among the best courses in Scotland.
Visit website →Legendary Championship course — host of multiple Opens and widely considered the toughest links test in Scotland.
Visit website →Classic 1895 layout — the "New" course offers a full links experience at a fraction of Old Course prices.
Visit website →The toughest of the St. Andrews Links courses — long, demanding, and surprisingly underrated.
Visit website →Clifftop course above St. Andrews bay with stunning panoramic views — Hamilton's modern addition to the Links portfolio.
Visit website →One of the oldest clubs in the world (1786) — charming clifftop links with genuine history and spectacular coastal views.
Visit website →Classic East Neuk links near the Firth of Forth — a beloved local gem open to visitors and well worth the short drive.
Visit website →The newer of the two Crail courses — a Gil Hanse design perched on the cliffs above the North Sea with dramatic coastal views and a modern links challenge.
Visit website →Compact and welcoming layout ideal for warming up or winding down — excellent value on St. Andrews Links.
Visit website →Most accessible of the Links courses — perfect for higher handicappers wanting the St. Andrews experience.
Visit website →A newer addition to the St Andrews Links collection — a relaxed, shorter layout perfect for a casual round or warming up before tackling the championship courses.
Visit website →Ancient club (1817) with a challenging heathland layout on the Tay estuary — an authentic and affordable day out.
Visit website →Hover over a pin to see the course name.
Pick any two courses to see the drive time, route, and traffic.
Pick two different courses to see the route.
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