Earn your place in Kingsbarns History
At Kingsbarns Golf Links, certain holes stand out as prime opportunities for remarkable achievements. Holes 2, 3, 8, 9, and 15 are particularly celebrated for their potential to deliver thrilling moments, with many players recounting stories of hole-in-ones or even albatrosses.
These holes combine strategic design, stunning scenery, and just the right challenge to reward precision and daring shots. Whether it's the shorter par-threes inviting a perfect swing or the par-fives offering a risk-reward scenario for an albatross, these iconic holes encapsulate the magic of Kingsbarns.
The Hole in One Club
We are delighted to recognise players who achieve the remarkable feat of a hole in one on our iconic course.
Joining our Hole in One Club is a celebration of your skill and a reflection of the magic that makes a round at Kingsbarns truly special. It’s an accomplishment that becomes a cherished part of your story at one of golf’s most renowned destinations.
Latest Members
Hole 2 - Jim Anziano
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Hole 8 - Gordon Landsburgh
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Hole 13 - Dan Cuprill
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Hole 15 - Vito D'Anna
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Hole 2 - Jim Anziano ✦ Hole 8 - Gordon Landsburgh ✦ Hole 13 - Dan Cuprill ✦ Hole 15 - Vito D'Anna ✦
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The Albatross Club
The Albatross Club at Kingsbarns Golf Links is for players who have achieved the remarkable accomplishment of scoring an albatross on our iconic course.
This extraordinary achievement, completing a hole three strokes under par, earns golfers a place among a group celebrated for their exceptional skill. Membership to the Albatross Club reflects the unique challenges and rewards offered by Kingsbarns' world-class links.
Colsaerts Celebrates Albatross
Nicolas Colsaerts achieved an amazing albatross two on the par-five 16th hole at Kingsbarns—the first ever recorded on that hole—during the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The incredible feat gave a massive boost to his challenge for the tournament and sparked a thrilling head-to-head final round duel with Tyrrell Hatton, who was chasing a third historic win.
The Belgian hit his second shot at the 565-yard hole, his seventh of the day after starting at the 10th, past the pin, where it climbed a steep slope before rolling back and dropping into the hole. Colsaerts did not see the shot finish and had to be told it had gone in.
Watch this historic moment and hear about Nicolas’ achievement in the video below.