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of Kingsbarns met for their nd Autumn meets. Turned armland in 1850, Willie


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opened in 2000 so this year Kingsbarns celebrates its 10th anniversary. Playing the course now, it’s hard to believe it hasn’t existed for far longer. The holes blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape as they sweep across firm undulating terrain to fast, true greens. Singling out individual holes is always hard at a course like


this, but for many, the stunning shoreline 12th with its shades of Pebble Beach is undoubtedly the real star. It’s a superb par 5 that drops from an elevated tee to hug the rocky coastline as it curves left to fit the shape of the bay. When the pin is to the left side of the sprawling green, your approach must be fired over the beach to reach the flag. In an age when par 5s tend to offer respite,


this is a true three-shotter where par is an excellent score. The clubhouse at Kingsbarns


also brings together the old and new. Wood panelled and decorated with oil paintings, it has the feel of an old-school Scottish club minus any stuffiness or pretension. Much like the course, it’s perfectly thought out while being constructed to the very highest specifications.


address: Kingsbarns Golf Links, Fife, KY16 8QD t: 01334 460860 w: kingsbarns.com stats: par 72, sss 75, 7,181 yards gf: £165 per round did you know: Kingsbarns is one of the four courses being used in Local Final Qualifying for this year’s Open Championship at St Andrews


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Words Fergus Bisset | Photography Iain M Lowe


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