Championship Venue
Kingsbarns Golf Links has been host to a variety of prestigious tournaments, cementing its reputation as one of Scotland’s premier golfing destinations. Alongside its regular role in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, the course has also hosted the Ricoh Women’s British Open and the St Andrews Trophy, attracting some of the finest talent in the game.
The challenging layout and stunning coastal views provide a world-class stage for both professional and amateur competitions. Every tournament at Kingsbarns celebrates the spirit of the game, combining tradition, challenge, and a truly memorable golfing experience.
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Better known as "The Dunhill" this annual end-of-season celebration of links golf is played over Kingsbarns Links, the Old Course at St Andrews and Carnoustie.
Since it was first played in its current format, offering one of the richest purses on the European PGA Tour, it has attracted many of the world's best including Ryder Cup players Lee Westwood, Tommy Fleetwood & Tyrell Hatton and majors winners such as Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Martin Kaymer and Padraig Harrington.
Many celebrities and famous faces from the sports and entertainment world including, to name just a few, Hugh Grant, Samuel L Jackson, Michael Douglas, Bill Murray and Michael Phelps have joined the professionals in the pro-am element of the event that features both individual professional and team tournaments.
Ricoh Women’s British Open
Thursday August 3 – Sunday August 6 2017
The Ricoh Women’s British Open is one of the golfing highlights of the sporting calendar with the 41st Championship making its debut appearance at the iconic Kingsbarns Golf Links, Scotland.
In 2017 Kingsbarns had the honour of being the host venue for the Ricoh Women's British Open. The greatest players in the women's game assembled, including Michelle Wie, Lexi Thompson, Inbee Park, Stacy Lewis & Scotland's former Open Champion Catriona Matthew.
Over 4 days the players experienced the full spectrum of Links golfing conditions, with South Korea's IK Kim emerging victorious on -18 Par, one shot ahead of Jodi Ewart-Shadoff of England. USA's Michelle Wie would finish tied 3rd along with Caroline Masson from Germany and England's Georgia Hall, who herself would lift the winners trophy just a year later at Royal Lytham St Annes.
One of the most recognisable names in women's golf, Michelle Wie made a blistering start at Kingsbarns, setting a new course record 64(-8) to lead after the 1st round.
Open Championship Qualifying
June 29, 2010
The Open Championship returned to St Andrews in 2010, marking the 150th anniversary of the first tournament in 1860 at Prestwick.
As the "Home of Golf" hosted its 28th Open from 15–18 July, Local Final Qualifying took place at Kingsbarns Golf Links for the first time.
Kingsbarns provided a final opportunity for non-exempt players to earn a place in the championship. Our selection as a qualifying venue in 2010 was a significant milestone, adding to our history of hosting competitive golf events.
Jacques Léglise Trophy
29 - 30 August, 2008
The Jacques Léglise Trophy is an annual amateur boys' team golf competition between Great Britain & Ireland and the Continent of Europe.
Great Britain and Ireland triumphed at the Jacques Léglise Trophy at Kingsbarns with a commanding performance on the second day, securing nine out of a possible 12 points. Overturning a 7-5 overnight deficit, the GB&I team surged to victory, defeating the Continent of Europe by four points.
