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Kingsbarns Golf Links
18 Hole • 7226 Yards • Par 72Course Architect: Willie Auchterlonie
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Tue 18 - 09:39 am - Clear Sky
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3 mph 5 kph - Sunset
6:24 pm
- Fife Time:
Tue 18 - 09:39 am - Clear Sky
5 °C 40 °F - SW
3 mph 5 kph - Sunset
6:24 pm
One of the world’s top 100 golf courses, Kingsbarns Links offers a never-to-be-forgotten round of traditional Scottish links golf.
Created on dramatic coastline six miles southeast of St Andrews, this stunning course provides a magnificent visual backdrop at every hole, with stunning natural beauty to accompanying every stroke.
Golf has been played on the these links since 1793 but the original 9-hole course was abandoned at the start of World War ll. Golf was resurrected at Kingsbarns Links in July 2000 and, since then, the course has co-hosted the annual Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and also hosted The Ricoh Women’s British Open 2017 as well as being an Open Qualifying Course.
Hole-by-hole
Aim down the left side with either a driver or 3 wood for longer hitters. Note the obscured bunkers located in the right centre of the fairway.
Approach:
The front part of the green slopes back to front so an extra club won’t hurt you. Avoid the deep bunker front right. Your round begins by playing away North toward the sea beyond the green.
| Tee | Black | White | Green | Blue |
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| Yards | 418 | 405 | 390 | 370 |
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Every Hole at Kingsbarns | Golf Digest
Every Hole at Kingsbarns | Golf Digest
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Kingsbarns Golf Links rewards strategic play, with the wind often playing a major role in shot selection. Golfers should take advantage of the generous landing areas but be mindful of approach shots, as many greens have subtle slopes that can funnel balls away from the hole.
The par-5 12th and picturesque par 3 15th along the coastline are standout holes that require precision. Staying below the hole on putts and embracing the natural elements will help you score well.
Three top tips for playing on this course:
Take a caddie.
Master the chip and run.
Practice long-distance putting before playing.
Garry Forrester, Director of Golf
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