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Kingsbarns from the air, the fairways running along the rocky Fife shoreKingsbarns greens and bunkers above the sea at sunsetThe Kingsbarns clubhouse among the dunes, with the coast beyond

“I love Kingsbarns. I have got great memories here.”

Rory McIlroy, major champion

Links · Fife

Kingsbarns Golf Links

Kingsbarns, Fife, Scotland · Area: Fife & Angus

  • Links
  • No certificate needed
  • Visitors daily in season
  • Opens 27 Mar 2027

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About the course

Kingsbarns Golf Links is a par-72 links on the North Sea coast of Fife, about six miles southeast of St Andrews. It opened in July 2000, designed by American architect Kyle Phillips, and it measures 7,226 yds from the Black tees.

The sea is in view from almost every part of the course. The 6th is a drivable par 4 to a two-level green, with water beyond it. The 12th, the longest hole at 606 yds from the Black tees, ends at a green 65 yds long. At the 15th, a par 3 of 212 yds from the Black tees, the green sits on a rocky point that juts into the sea, and a tee shot that misses can finish on the beach. The approach to the 18th must carry a burn in front of the green.

Golf at Kingsbarns dates to 1793, when the Kingsbarns Golfing Society was recognized by its neighbors at Crail. The farmer ploughed up the links in 1850. Willie Auchterlonie laid out a new nine holes in 1922, but the land was mined for defense in World War II and went back to pasture. Construction of today's course began in 1997, with hundreds of thousands of tons of earth moved to shape it. The club says it was the first Scottish course built on links land in over 70 years.

Kingsbarns co-hosts the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with the Old Course and Carnoustie, and it hosted the Women's British Open in 2017. No handicap certificate is needed, and the club asks groups to keep a pace of 4 hours 40. It suits a group that wants a modern championship links with sea views, a short drive from St Andrews.

Can we play it?

Yes. Visitors play daily in season and no handicap certificate is needed. The catch is demand: 2027 tee times opened on 1 June 2026, so peak dates go fast. Add it to your trip and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time for you.

  • Access

    Daily in season. Closed in winter, 9 November 2026 to 26 March 2027.

  • The catch Book early

    2027 times opened on 1 June 2026. Short-notice times only open up within 3 days of play, so request early.

  • Our tip

    Loved it? The 2027 replay rate within 7 days is $420 (£315), May to November.

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At a glance

Checked 4 Oct 2026 · prices in US$, converted from the club's own currency
Course type
Links
Visitor days
Daily in season · 27 Mar–7 Nov 2027
Handicap limit
No certificate needed
Green fee
$575–$790£430–£590 · 2027 visitor rates by season · checked 4 Oct 2026
How to book
With your trip: Scotland Golf Tours requests it for youThe club also takes bookings direct
Caddies
$105 (£80) plus optional tip, cash
Pace of play
4 h 40 min
Nearest airport
Edinburgh (EDI) · 1 h 25 min

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  2. Get a checked plan

    Day by day, with Kingsbarns's visitor rules, drive times and an estimate in dollars.

  3. Scotland Golf Tours requests the time

    They send every player's name and handicap to the club, arrange caddies, and send a final quotation.

  4. Say yes, then play

    Nothing is booked until you confirm.

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Getting there

  • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)1 h 25 min
  • St Andrews22 min
  • Carnoustie1 h 05 min

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St Andrews, Kingsbarns & Carnoustie · 5 days · 3 rounds

  1. DAY 1Arrive Edinburgh · overnight St Andrews1 h 15 min
  2. DAY 2Old Course5 min
  3. DAY 3Kingsbarns20 min
  4. DAY 4Carnoustie45 min
  5. DAY 5Fly home from Edinburgh1 h 15 min

FAQ

Can visitors play Kingsbarns?
Yes, daily in season. The 2027 season runs from 27 March to 7 November.
Can you book Kingsbarns for us?
Yes. Build your trip with Kingsbarns in it and Scotland Golf Tours requests the tee time and sends a final quotation. Nothing is booked until you confirm.
Can we book it ourselves?
Yes, directly with the club. If Kingsbarns is one of several courses on your trip, it’s simpler to plan the whole trip in one go.
Do we need a handicap certificate?
No. The club asks you to keep up with a pace of 4 hours 40.
When can we book 2027?
Now. 2027 tee times opened on 1 June 2026.
How much is it?
In 2027, $575 (£430) until 30 April, $700 (£524) from May, and $790 (£590) from 12 to 20 July.
How much is a caddie?
$105 (£80) plus optional gratuity, in cash.

Sources

  1. 1. Kingsbarns: reservations4 Oct 2026
  2. 2. Kingsbarns: FAQ4 Oct 2026
  3. 3. Kingsbarns: caddies4 Oct 2026
  4. 4. Quote: Rory McIlroy, major champion4 Oct 2026

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