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St Andrews Links — Craigtoun Course

Formerly known as The Duke’s, the inland heathland course overlooking St Andrews became St Andrews Links Trust’s eighth course on 5 January 2026 and was renamed Craigtoun. The Old Course Hotel is no longer its golf-cours

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St Andrews Links — Craigtoun Course

Formerly known as The Duke’s, the inland heathland course overlooking St Andrews became St Andrews Links Trust’s eighth course on 5 January 2026 and was renamed Craigtoun. The Old Course Hotel is no longer its golf-course operator. Visitors staying at the hotel can arrange Craigtoun golf separately through St Andrews Links.

18-hole heathland course
Opened 1995
Formerly The Duke’s Course
St Andrews Links Trust since Jan 2026

Who it suits

Best fit for the trip

St Andrews golf-break visitorsHeathland golf enthusiastsHotel & spa guests playing nearbyCourse architecture travellers

Contact & directions

Plan your visit

Location: Craigtoun Course, near Craigtoun Country Park, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Official information: https://standrews.com/golf

Visitor arrangements: As of 5 January 2026, St Andrews Links Trust manages the former Duke’s Course under the Craigtoun name. It is separate from the Old Course Hotel and its spa. Book golf with the Links Trust.

Club facilities

Facilities

Verified golf and resort facilities include:

  • 18-hole Craigtoun Course
  • Links Trust clubhouse
  • Driving range
  • Professional golf shop
  • Visitor tee-time service
  • Nearby independent hotel and Kohler Waters Spa

Access and current facilities may depend on club membership, resort guest eligibility or additional bookings.

Accommodation & golf breaks

Stay, play & relax

Formerly known as The Duke’s, the inland heathland course overlooking St Andrews became St Andrews Links Trust’s eighth course on 5 January 2026 and was renamed Craigtoun. The Old Course Hotel is no longer its golf-course operator. Visitors staying at the hotel can arrange Craigtoun golf separately through St Andrews Links. Verify course access, accommodation, spa and transport bookings independently and check each package’s actual inclusions.

Course details cross-checked with official club/resort information, 12 November 2026. Venue-specific course photographs require rights clearance and have not been hotlinked.

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