St Andrews Jubilee Course Fife

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Fife

KY16 9SF

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Name/AddressDistance (Miles)
The Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa FifeSt Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 9SP 0.5
HAAR Restaurant with Rooms Fife1 Golf Place St. Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 9JA 0.9
Rufflets Country House FifeStrathkinness Low Road St. Andrews Fife Scotland, Fife. KY16 9TX 2.8
At The Bay, St Andrews Fife1 Balmashie Cottage St Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 8PN 3.4
Fairmont St Andrews Hotel FifeSt Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 8PN 4.3
Pinewood Country House FifeTayport Road St Michaels St Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 0DU 6
The Peat Inn Restaurant with Rooms FifePeat Inn Near St. Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY15 5LH 7.9
Drumoig Golf Hotel & Golf Course FifeDrumoig Leuchars St. Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 0DS 8
The Inn at Kingsbarns Fife5 Main Street Kingsbarns St. Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 8TA 8.4
Cambo House & Estate FifeKingsbarns St Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 8QD 9
Morton of Pitmilly FifeKingsbarns St Andrews Scotland, Fife. KY16 8QF 9.8
The Ship Inn at Elie FifeThe Toft Elie Scotland, Fife. KY9 1DT 11
Fernie Castle FifeLetham, by Cupar Scotland, Fife. KY15 7RU 11
Carnoustie Golf Hotel AngusThe Links Carnoustie Scotland, Angus. DD7 7JE 11.2
Aboukir Hotel & Bar Restaurant Angus38 Ireland Street Carnoustie Scotland, Angus. DD7 6AT 11.6
Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa Angus and Dundee1 West Victoria Dock Road Dundee Scotland, Angus and Dundee. DD1 3JP 11.8
The Upper Largo Hotel & Restaurant Fife4 Main Street Upper Largo Leven Scotland, Fife. KY8 6EJ 12
The Crusoe Fife2 Main Street Lower Largo Leven Scotland, Fife. KY8 6BT 12.9
St Andrews Jubilee Course Fife

Qualifying course for the 2004 Amateur Championship. Now well into its second century of life, the Jubilee Course has developed from a basic 12-hole layout into what many consider to be the toughest test of golf at St Andrews.

Created on a narrow strip of prime golfing land between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was originally intended for ladies and beginners. It was laid out by John Angus junior and made ready in only three months. The course was named in honour of Queen Victoria, whose Diamond Jubilee fell in 1897. On a full day of celebrations, the Jubilee Fountain was unveiled on the Links and the Jubilee Course was officially opened by Mary Macgregor, wife of Provost John Macgregor, who struck the first drive with a commemorative club made by Old Tom Morris. 

Around 1902 David Honeyman, Tom Morris’ right hand man, suggested that it was possible to extend the course to 18 holes. This was done in 1905 at a cost of £150. Further Improvements Between 1938 and 1946, further improvements were made under the supervision of Willie Auchterlonie, the Open Champion of 1893. He increased the course’s length to 6,020 yards and commented that “..some day this will be a championship course”.  

In 1988 the re-design of the Jubilee to championship standard was carried out by Donald Steel. The teeing grounds were raised, not only providing wonderful views of the Links, but also exposing the golfers to the winds which sweep in from the bay. Mr. Steel’s redesigned course now plays at 6,742 yards and is a real test for all golfers. The course was officially opened by Curtis Strange, the reigning US Open champion, in September 1989.

The Jubilee has hosted the Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship, the Boys’ Home Internationals, the British Mid-Amateur Championship and, in 2004, it was the venue for the qualifying rounds of the Amateur Championship. The course hosts the St Andrews Links Trophy in alternate years with the New Course. Willie Auchterlonie’s judgement has been fully vindicated.