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Kingsbarns

Best Scotland links course built in the last 50 years
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Founded: 2000
Designer: Kyle Phillips, Mark Parsinen
Championship Length: 5,257-7,224 yards
PAR: 72
SSS (Course Rating): TBA
Type: Links
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Who this course is best for:

Anyone visiting the St Andrews area of Scotland for a golf package must certainly include Kingsbarns, probably the best Scotland links course built in the last 50 years. 

Overview:

Since its opening in 2000, Kingsbarns has firmly established itself as a must play in Scotland. Currently the course is ranked #71 in the world with credit to developer Mark Parsinen and designer Kyle Phillips. Located about 6 miles down the coast from St Andrews, it is often the highest-rated course by Pioneer Golf customers based on overall satisfaction!

Why? The service at Kingsbarns is unmatched as the team is dedicated to making your visit memorable. From the minute you are greeted at arrival, to the check-in process, the tee gifts from the gracious starter and the excellent caddie program, every part of the Kingsbarns experience is outstanding. After golf, the menu and friendly service in the quaint clubhouse bar and restaurant is second to none in the golf rich St Andrews area.

Interestingly, golf at Kingsbarns dates to 1793 but that original course was plowed into farmland over the years.  Then, a California based ownership team bought and built the course in 1990 and began the new development. The Royal & Ancient GC of St Andrews was so enamored with the facility that they bought a significant share of the operation.  If there is ever a stamp of approval in Scotland golf, the R&A is it!

Now a host of the annual Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on the European PGA Tour, Kingsbarns is a par 72 true links course and stretches from 5,257 to 7,224 yards with five sets of tees. This allows the course to be very playable and walk-able for all levels of players.  Kingsbarns is a pleasure to play and will remain etched in your mind for years to come!

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Kingsbarns Testimonial

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“Kingsbarns has moved to the top of my list and may be one of the most picturesque courses in the world.”

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Tours that include this Course

Castle Stuart

Highest Ranked Top 100 – Scotland

Seven rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Royal Troon-Old Course
  • Turnberry-Ailsa Course
  • Royal Dornoch-Championship Course
  • Castle Stuart

St. Andrews-Old Course

In and Around the Home of Golf

Play some Ryder Cup courses and Open Championship venues in these five rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Gleneagles-PGA Centenary Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
Turnberry Ailsa

Turnberry-Ailsa Course

St Andrews Golf & The West Coast

Fantastic combination of legendary Scotland links and six rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns – GOLF Magazine World #71 in 2020/21
  • Royal Troon-Old Course
  • Turnberry-Ailsa Course
Royal Dornoch

Royal Dornoch

St Andrews Area & The Highlands

The best combination of new and old links golf in Scotland combining The Highlands with St Andrews and six rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Castle Stuart – GOLF Magazine World #66 in 2020/21
  • Royal Dornoch Championship Course – GOLF Magazine World #10 in 2020/21
Trump International Golf Links

Trump International Golf Links

Hottest Trending Courses

Combine the charm of the Highlands with the rich history of Fife and these six rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-Castle Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Castle Stuart
  • Royal Dornoch-Championship Course
  • Trump International Golf Links – GOLF Magazine World #100 in 2020/21
Portmarnock Golf Club

Portmarnock

Scotland + Dublin Area

Six rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Portmarnock-Championship Course
  • The European Club
Waterville Golf

Waterville

Scotland + Southwest Ireland

Seven rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Waterville
  • Ballybunion-Old Course
  • Tralee
Royal County Down Golf

Royal County Down-Championship Links

Scotland + Northern Ireland

Six rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Royal County Down-Championship Course
  • Royal Portrush-Dunluce Course
Royal Birkdale

Royal Birkdale

Open Championship Venues in Scotland and England

Six rounds of golf:

  • St Andrews-Old Course
  • St Andrews-New Course
  • Carnoustie-Championship Course
  • Kingsbarns
  • Royal Birkdale
  • Royal Lytham & St Annes