Castle Course, St Andrews
Castle Course, St Andrews
Perched dramatically above the North Sea on the clifftops east of St Andrews town, the Castle Course is the newest of the six St Andrews Links courses and arguably its most visually spectacular. David McLay Kidd sculpted the layout from the wild headland, delivering a course where the sea is a constant companion and the wind an ever-present adversary.
The Castle Course plays harder than its yardage suggests โ the elevation changes are severe, the rough punishing, and the exposed clifftop positions mean even calm days can turn blustery mid-round. The views from the high points across the Eden Estuary, the West Sands, and out to the Tay are among the finest of any course in Scotland. A must for golfers who want to add a modern classic to their St Andrews experience.
Course Highlights
Dramatic clifftop setting above the North Sea with jaw-dropping views across St Andrews Bay and the Eden Estuary.
The acclaimed designer of Bandon Dunes' original course crafted a modern links that respects the Old Course's ancient neighbour.
Exposed clifftop elevation makes the Castle Course play significantly tougher than its yardage โ a true test of links golf.
Sweeping views of the West Sands beach (immortalised in Chariots of Fire) and the historic St Andrews skyline.
Gallery
Ready to Play Castle Course, St Andrews?
Our Scotland specialists will arrange everything โ tee times, transfers, accommodation, and insider experiences you won't find elsewhere.