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The 155th Open to be played at St Andrews 2027

Who’s excited for the return of The Open to the home of golf since a record-breaking 290,000 fans attended The 150th Open in 2022?

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Scotland’s newest golf course. Dumbarnie Links

Dumbarnie Links has quickly gained a reputation for its spectacular design and playability and its unique starting proposition, a shot of Scotch whisky on the first tee for all players.

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One of the world’s oldest golf clubs. Elie Links

The Golf Club House, Elie, is one of the world’s oldest golf clubs. The Links course is a quirky but fantastic course, famous for its periscope at the first tee and scenic seaside layout.

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The Standin Stanes of Lundin Ladies

One of the world’s oldest ladies clubs, Lundin Ladies, designed by five times Open Champion James Braid, was built around the three 3000-year-old Standing Stanes towering 14 feet above the 2nd fairway. 

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Welcome to Fife. Home of Golf. 500 years of golfing history, traditions, expertise – and golfers.

Explore St Andrews, where the great game began – and goes from strength to strength. Take your pick from Fife's 50 fabulous courses. Play over tees, fairways and greens created by legendary course designers. Fulfil dreams of playing Open Championship Courses. Discover the delights of the 19th hole in golf clubs with hundreds of years of golfing heritage. Plan your Open 2027 Trip. Experience Fife's links, heathlands and parklands. This is Fife, Home of Golf.

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Welcome to Fife meets Iona Stephen

The former professional golfer, host and broadcaster talks to us about playing and living in the home of Golf.

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Cupar Golf Club: A Timeless Legacy of Passion and Tradition

Nestled in the heart of Fife, Cupar Golf Club stands as a testament to Scotland’s rich golfing heritage.

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Here's to Hickory

Golf clubs have been made in and around St Andrews for as long as golfers have been playing on the town’s links.

 
"I feel incredibly fortunate to live in a place so rich in golfing history "

Iona Stephen
— former professional golfer, host & broadcaster

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Interview

Welcome to Fife meets Iona Stephen

"I feel incredibly fortunate to live in a place so rich in golfing history "

Iona Stephen
— former professional golfer, host & broadcaster

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Story

Cupar Golf Club: A Timeless Legacy of Passion and Tradition

"Founded on November 7, 1855, it is believed to be the oldest surviving nine-hole golf club in the country."

Head Professional
— Cupar Golf Club

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Here's to Hickory

"Our workshop is a unique, hands-on, expert-led experience which blends heritage with interactive demonstrations."

Stu Fraser
— The Hickory Golf Workshop

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Discover Fife's Fabulous 50

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Golf itineraries

All you need to know about our curated & bespoke itineraries

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££ • 2 nights • 3 courses

East Neuk Golfing Gems

The East Neuk of Fife offers some of the best golf courses Fife has to offer and this challenging 3-day experience takes in three absolute gems.

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££ • 3 nights • 3 courses

Stunning coastal golf on the Levenmouth Links

A challenging trio of coastal courses in and around the Levenmouth area of Fife which builds in quality throughout your stay.

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££ • 3 nights • 4 courses

Four Unforgettable Fairways

Embark on a memorable three-day golfing adventure playing four of Fife’s finest courses. Whether a seasoned golfer or just beginning, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

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£££ • 2 nights • 3 courses

Fife's finest fairways

A thoroughly enjoyable three-day golfing experience where rich history meets world-class courses. This itinerary blends historic charm and scenic beauty with unforgettable golfing moments.

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£££ • 2 nights • 3 courses

Fife's Ultimate Golfing Pilgrimage

A world-class golfing escape in Scotland’s prestigious golfing heartland, this itinerary offers an unforgettable, high-end golfing experience, where every moment celebrates Scotland's rich golfing heritage and unparalleled beauty.

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££ • 2 nights • 3 courses

East Neuk Golfing Gems

The East Neuk of Fife offers some of the best golf courses Fife has to offer and this challenging 3-day experience takes in three absolute gems.

learn more
££ • 3 nights • 3 courses

Stunning coastal golf on the Levenmouth Links

A challenging trio of coastal courses in and around the Levenmouth area of Fife which builds in quality throughout your stay.

learn more
££ • 3 nights • 4 courses

Four Unforgettable Fairways

Embark on a memorable three-day golfing adventure playing four of Fife’s finest courses. Whether a seasoned golfer or just beginning, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

learn more
£££ • 2 nights • 3 courses

Fife's finest fairways

A thoroughly enjoyable three-day golfing experience where rich history meets world-class courses. This itinerary blends historic charm and scenic beauty with unforgettable golfing moments.

learn more
£££ • 2 nights • 3 courses

Fife's Ultimate Golfing Pilgrimage

A world-class golfing escape in Scotland’s prestigious golfing heartland, this itinerary offers an unforgettable, high-end golfing experience, where every moment celebrates Scotland's rich golfing heritage and unparalleled beauty.

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Fife: Home of Golf

Our story of where it all began

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Insider information from Fife's courses, clubs and golfers
Top Tips

6 Ways To Book The Old Course

Thanks to the medieval archbishop who granted playing rights on the links to St Andrews citizens, The Old Course is open to all – just as long as your handicap is 36 or lower.

10 Mar 2025
Story

The 155th Open returns to St Andrews 2027

The Championship will return to the home of golf for the first time since a record-breaking 290,000 fans attended The 150th Open in 2022

10 Mar 2025
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Golf and whisky - a perfect Scottish pairing

Fife is a dream destination for anyone who loves golf and whisky. Whether you’re sinking putts on a legendary course or sipping a dram in a historic distillery, this pairing is the ultimate Scottish experience.

10 Mar 2025
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Fife’s Big Hitters

Fife is the undisputed Home of Golf and a golfer’s paradise, with some of Scotland’s most famous courses. 

10 Mar 2025
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7 Fife Budget Friendly Golf Courses

Fife has lots of affordable yet high-quality golf courses where you can enjoy great golf without breaking the bank.

10 Mar 2025
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6 Fife Golf Courses for Beginners

If you're a beginner golfer looking to play in Fife, you’ll want courses that are forgiving, not too long, and have reasonable green fees

10 Mar 2025
Interview

Interview with Blair Cross

We're thrilled to sit down with the PGA Head Professional from the stunning Dumbarnie Links to gain some insights into the course, and the story behind it all.

10 Mar 2025

Fife Golf Facts

Uncover surprising and little-known facts about golf in Fife

The Old Course at St Andrews is the oldest golf course in the world - the great game has been played here since 1552.

The starter at Elie & Earlsferry checks the course is clear by looking through the vintage submarine periscope located on the top of the starter’s hut.

Lundin Links Ladies golf course has an unusual hazard on the 2nd fairway: a trio of massive standing stones dating back to prehistoric times.

Founded in 1786 by 11 gentlemen from ‘in and around Crail’, Crail Golfing Society is the seventh oldest golf club in the world.

Danes Dyke, which cuts across Crail Golfing Society’s Craighead Links, was built 1200 years ago by Vikings to keep the local Picts at bay.

The 2027 Open at The Old Course will be the 30th time the world’s greatest golf competition has been played at St Andrews since it began in 1860.

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was largely responsible for devising the rules of modern golf, including standardising the number of holes.

Lady golfers have enjoyed golf in Fife for centuries – Mary Queen of Scots is credited as the first and played when she stayed at Falkland Palace.

Golfers can’t play the Old Course on Sundays but that’s the one day a week when anyone (and their dog!) can walk across St Andrews’ iconic fairways.

When asked to describe Ladybank, 1999 Open Champion Paul Lawrie OBE replied: “One of the best heathland golf courses in the UK.”

Burntisland Golf House Club was established in 1895 and its beautiful parkland course is the only Fife course designed by golfing legend Willie Park Jnr.

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Explore how to get the most from your golf trip to Fife. From group travel, golf packages and more.

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