The Duke’s Golf Course St Andrews

St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

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Course Architect: Peter Thompson, Ross Perrett, Tim Liddy
Number of Holes: 18
Par: 71
Distances: 6,869 Metres / 7,512 Yards
Course Type: Heathland
Club Type: Golf Club
Address: Craigtoun Park, St Andrews KY16 8NX, United Kingdom
Contact Us: [email protected]

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With a spectacular setting above St Andrews, the championship course at The Duke’s gives magnificent panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to the sea. Belonging to the famous Old Course Hotel, now owned by Kohler, The Duke’s is highly regarded as one of the finest heath-land championship courses in the British Isles and a must-play course for any golfer; it is also the only non-links golf course in St Andrews, which provides a welcome respite for those wanting to add a top-quality course of different design to their Scotland golf trip. The course lies in Scotland’s Kingdom of Fife, not far from St Andrews Links Old Course, Eden Course, Castle Course and Kingsbarns. Various images courtesy of The Duke’s St Andrews.

Golf Course Information

The Duke’s style ranks alongside the great inland challenges, which demand accuracy and inventive play as well as power golf. And with five separate tee positions at every hole, The Duke’s has the flexibility and challenge to appeal to golfers at every level, with the venue being chosen to host the 2014 International European Amateur Championship, one of the four majors in the world of amateur golf.

What you see is what you get at Duke’s; the heath-land/parkland setting is just that, and that means tighter fairways, strategically placed bunkers and inclined terrain both from the tees to the greens. This contrasts to the wide-open fairways, pot bunkers and slight rolling terrain of the seaside links of Scotland and Ireland. The difference in bunkers compared to the local pot bunkers of the area is immense; they are larger, flatter and sometimes line the entire side of both fairways and draw influence from the famous Sandbelt golf course bunkers of Melbourne, Australia. Instead of opting to recreate the surrounding links courses, Peter Thompson and his partner Ross Perrett decided on the heath-land course to offer diversity to golfers visiting the Fife region, but the course still has sea-views and wonderful views over St Andrews town.

In 2006 Tim Liddy revised and renovated the course, making significant bunker alterations, inserting 3 new holes and re manufacturing the greens on holes 13 to 15. Additionally, the Club as made improvements on fairway drainage so that the heath-land style comes to the fore in every weather event. Overall the playability of the course is, although a guaranteed challenge, a fun and exciting round with numerous choices of tee-boxes enabling play for golfers with any handicap.

Venue Information

The Duke’s Golf Academy at St Andrews offers comprehensive golf teaching services. First-class facilities include a driving range, putting green, and chipping and bunker area. Lesson and course types are suitable for everyone from complete beginners to more experienced players and include a variety of coaching classes. Anything can be taught at the Academy, from the rules of golf, the fundamentals and principles, to the latest equipment and technology, to the swing techniques that’ll lower your handicap.

The clubhouse at Duke’s overlooks the spectacular closing holes of the course and enjoys sweeping panoramic views over the town of St Andrews and the sea beyond. It’s comfortable, stylish and the interiors have been designed to luxurious standards that are on par with all accommodation owned and operated by Kohler. The food served at the clubhouse is award-winning and offers a hearty selection of traditional food to warm the stomach of any weary golfer’s heart. The Captain’s Room, which is set off the main bar, can be hired for private parties for up to twenty people.

The Pro shop offers anything and everything for golfers of every calibre; whether you’re a seasoned pro, or a complete beginner, or simply seeking a St Andrews memento with an Old Course of Duke’s logo. Look the part, with top-name golfing apparel from Bobby Jones, Galvin Green, UnderArmour and KJus or pick up official Old Course merchandise and items from the Old Course Pro shop collection including a variety of commissioned Scottish knitwear, accessories and clothing. The Pro Shops at The Old Course Hotel and at The Duke’s golf course are the only PGA-approved pro shops in St Andrews, so you know exactly where to go for your golfing needs.