Kingsbarns Golf Links
Kingsbarns, Scotland
The modern links against which all others are judged
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The early days of golf produced nearly all the classic links courses. Then, for decades, nothing. Kingsbarns broke the losing streak. Architect Kyle Phillips – long time designer with Robert Trent Jones III – cracked the code. Give incredible sea views, challenge the pros while accommodating average golfers, and dial up the fun and people will come. Located mere miles from the Old Course, Kingsbarns presents an alternative view of what a great links can be.
Expert Reviews
The course is varied and interesting and a lot of fun to play. A lot of land was moved to build the course and critics of Kingsbarns cite this as something that detracts from it, since it is not pure links land. Hogwash! The course is great and feels and plays like a links course…
Playing the Top 100Forget your links courses like St Andrews and Muirfield where you barely see the sea, Kingsbarns ensures that you get a great view of the water from pretty much every hole and that definitely contributes to the sheer exhilaration you feel when playing. It really isn’t the hardest course in the world and that’s great, it means you can enjoy the whole package without sweating a la Carnoustie over every shot.
UK Golf GuyRankings
World
#19
Golf Course Architecture
#30
Golf Digest
#42
Top 100 Golf Courses
#55
Golf Magazine
#66
Planet Golf
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Course Photos
Course Layout
Course Flyover
What To Know
Yardage & Tees
Kingsbarns scorecard
When to Play
April through June are the driest months, while the warmest temperatures can be found May through September. April through October is a fine time to play..
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Greens Fees
Month |
Greens Fees |
| January | closed |
| February | closed |
| March 1-22 | closed |
| March 23-30 | £240 |
| April | £240 |
| May | £288 |
| June | £288 |
| July | £288 |
| August | £288 |
| September | £288 |
| October | £288 |
| November 1-10 | £288 |
| November 11-30 | closed |
| December | closed |
Greens fees last verified November 2018. View them on kingsbarns.com
Visitor Tee Times
Rentals & Caddies
Forecaddies are available for £80 per group.
Clubs are available to rent for £35. Right and left-handed Titleist clubs are available. Shoes are available for £10. Book both in advance.
Pull carts are complimentary.
Electric hand carts are available for £18.
Golf carts are available to those who need them for medical reasons. There are only two golf carts available and you should reserve them in advance if you need them.
Getting There
Practice Facilities
Other Things To Know
Year Built: 2000
Architects: Kyle Phillips
Course guide: View the online guide here.
Heads up: In 2019, the course is unavailable on:
2, 6, 7, 8, 13 April
16 September
7, 8, 16 October