Kingsbarns Golf Links

Golf Course

Kingsbarns Golf Links is an 18-hole seaside links course (par 72) measuring 7,224 yards. The modern links layout was designed by Kyle Phillips and is characterised by firm, undulating turf across a 1.8-mile stretch of North Sea coastline with several prominent coastal holes. Notable holes include the shoreline par-5 12th and the seaside par-3 15th. More information can be found on Wikipedia.

Tournaments and Events

Kingsbarns is a championship venue and co-hosts the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, played over Kingsbarns, the Old Course at St Andrews, and Carnoustie. It has also hosted the Ricoh Women’s British Open in 2017, the Jacques Légise Trophy in 2008, and was used for Open Championship local qualifying in 2010. Details are available on Wikipedia.

Lessons and Instructions

Kingsbarns operates a Performance Academy led by a PGA professional, offering individual lessons and group coaching. Bespoke junior and links-playing coaching packages are available, and bookings can be made via the academy enquiry form.

Facilities and Services

On-site facilities include a golf shop, a food & beverage lounge known as 'The Fayre', locker lounges with showers, and a warm-up/practice range for short and long game practice. Caddie services are also available, though they are independent contractors and cannot be guaranteed. Full clubhouse facilities are included with green fees. More information can be found on the facilities page.

Dining Options

The clubhouse dining is centred on 'The Fayre' food and beverage lounge, which offers a full menu including breakfast, starters, mains, burgers, salads, sides, desserts, and a drinks list featuring local whiskies and beers. The menu can be viewed on the website.

Visitor Access Policy

Kingsbarns is open to visitors, as the course does not have general membership. Advance booking is strongly recommended through the club’s reservations system. Last-minute online tee times can be booked up to three days in advance. Green fees are published seasonally on the website, and concession rates are available for juniors and PGA/BIGGA members.

Seasonal Operations

The club operates a seasonal schedule with published green fee periods and explicit course closure windows for tournaments and winter. Specific closure dates are listed on the reservations page.

Golf Shop

The on-site golf shop stocks men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and branded course merchandise. The pro shop carries leading clothing brands and golf accessories, as described on the facilities page.

Community Engagement

The club operates an R&A scheme for qualifying St Andrews Links Trust ticket holders and R&A members, offering reduced green fees and guest concession options. The historic Kingsbarns Golf Club continues to exist separately, with local competitions held at Kingsbarns. More details are available on the R&A scheme page.

Membership Options

The golf course operates without a general public membership and welcomes visitors. The historic Kingsbarns Golf Club, limited to 50 members, requires members to reside permanently within the local Kingsbarns area. No open public membership or waiting list process is available. For more information, visit the FAQ page.

Member Benefits

For qualifying categories under the club’s R&A scheme, there are reduced green fees and guest concession options. The local Kingsbarns Golf Club continues to run competitions on the links, but no broader public membership benefits or joining process is published. More information can be found on the R&A scheme page.

Golf Packages

A number of authorised providers offer golf packages during the high season, which may include guaranteed Old Course tee times. Advance bookings and package enquiries are handled via Kingsbarns reservations and authorised provider channels. More details are available on the FAQ page.

Course Status

Current public booking pages show the course’s availability and closure dates, including tournament closures and winter closure windows. Green fee seasons and rates for 2026/27 are published on the reservations page.