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The New Course, St Andrews

9.4
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Bordering the Old, The New Course is regarded by many as the best on the links, with some of the most famous holes in world golf.

After a gentle start, the New has many difficult driving holes, bordered tightly by huge banks of yellow-flowering gorse. Played into the teeth of a strong wind, the par-4 sixth is one of the toughest in St Andrews, while the par-3 ninth which skirts the Eden Estuary is a beast, often requiring a solid 3-wood.

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New Course, St Andrews

Visitors should not be fooled by the name - there is little ‘new' about The New Course, having been laid out in 1895 by Old Tom Morris. Superbly established, the layout is a true gem, blending subtle short par-4s with a few extremely demanding holes, both long and short.

The route out and back takes golfers to the edge of the estuary, and with the immense quality of the course, it plays second fiddle to The Old Course only in terms of heritage and should always be included on a St Andrews golf tour itinerary.

Course Information

Par 71
Designed by Old Tom Morris
Opened for play 1895

Tees

Black 6,625 yards SSS 73
Blue 6,362 yards SSS 72
Green 5,992 yards SSS 75

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What Our Golfers Say

9.4
Excellent
37 reviews
Condition overall 9.6
Condition of greens 9.2
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 9.4
Facilities 9.6
Difficulty 66.6%
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Andrew

11 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Alastair

26 Sep 2025

Very Good
8.0

Good course. Not that many holes that were particularly memorable for me, but all of them were a consistent test and in good condition. Struggles to differentiate itself from its neighbouring courses (Old & Jubilee) but if you enjoy links golf and the history of the location then it's certainly worth playing and is a good test, and a nice one to 'tick off the list'.

David

11 Jun 2025

Excellent
10.0

Lovely course

Fabian

8 May 2025

Excellent
10.0

The best course on the complex itself. Not as beautiful or dramatic as Castle Course however for the links courses on the complex itself - this is the best track out of them all. Miles better than Old Course.

Phillip

2 Apr 2025

Excellent
10.0

Played this course in vastly different conditions with perfect almost summery weather! Then managed to get to play Old Course straight after via Old Course Ballot.

Dean

30 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

James

28 Mar 2025

Good
6.0

The only negative on this course was an extremely rude employee who approached us on the course to emphatically shout that we we holding up play and needed to pick up the pace. Funny thing, up until the time we were approached, we saw no other players on the tees behind us and certainly no players on the fairways waiting for us to move forward. This outburst occurred in front of women who wanted to stop playing. My guess is that a caddy with an assigned partner had another gig that afternoon and surreptitiously contacted the intruder to push or play. This should never have happened at the guy at the clubhouse seemed disinterested when we reported the issue.

Michael

22 Mar 2025

Very Good
8.0

The new course was beautiful- it was just very narrow. I really enjoyed it.

Doug

21 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

Great links course warm up before playing the Old Course. Good test and greens were in great condition.

Carl

15 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

Of all the 3 courses we played ( Jubilee and Old Course ) this was the best course. We were extremely lucky w/c 10th March that it was dry !!! Awesome 👏

Ray

14 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

great course - not too difficult and not too long. It was quite windy but we managed to score quite well.

John

9 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

Lovely day weather nice very enjoyable

Damien

8 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

Course was really nice greens were just sanded but next time we come we would definitely book again

Frank

7 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

Great idea to play the New Course before the Old Course to get used to the style of layout and the local weather (wind) conditions. Great fun. Challenging links course. Excellent clubhouse and changing rooms.

Wayne

26 Feb 2025

Very Good
8.0

Was winter conditions so can't complain . A lot of bunkers not in play and fairway mats in place. Greens had been dressed and tined. But it's winter so no complaints

Caroline

21 Feb 2025

Excellent
10.0

Frazer

19 Feb 2025

Good
6.0

Annyse

14 Feb 2025

Excellent
10.0

It was cold, windy and challenging, but very enjoyable! Thank you.

Tom

21 Dec 2024

Very Good
8.0

Jamie

7 Dec 2024

Excellent
10.0

Loved the course - testing without being too difficult ….definitely worth playing

Warren

27 Nov 2024

Very Good
8.0

Really good course, surprisingly good. Everything about the setup was excellent. Staff were great, facilities were great.

David

19 Nov 2024

Excellent
10.0

Played in cold conditions so course a little firmer than usual, but otherwise in great condition and a thoroughly enjoyable time as always .

Chris

18 Nov 2024

Excellent
10.0

Len

9 Nov 2024

Very Good
8.0

Greens had been hollow tined and sandy two days prior, were disappointing. 4.5 hours round for a two ball does not help you concentrate on this difficult course. It’s a real challenge for serious golfers

Michael

23 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

The start of some of the fairways was to close to the tee for shorter hitters

Christine

13 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Paul

7 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Great course in magnificent condition. Some brilliant driving holes with very penal bunkers. Greens were very consistent and true…great holes around the estuary.

Steven

7 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

A great course that is tight with smaller quick greens. Personally I feel this course is a lot more difficult than the Old Course and is definitely worth playing.

Callum

4 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Awesome track, definitely recommend!

Michael

1 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Extremely windy day with some of the greens having been recently sanded. (Playing off mats as is normal in February)

Lucy

28 Feb 2024

Excellent
10.0

We had very calm conditions when we played on day 1 but the course is such a tough test!

Lee

15 Feb 2024

Excellent
10.0

Tricky course with the wind… shame the mats were rubbish cost some me shots on a few holes. Loved the course and the views . Also sunshine every day

Stephen

15 Feb 2024

Excellent
10.0

A tougher course than the Old, but very playable - thoroughly enjoyed it.

Simon

2 Oct 2023

Very Good
8.0

An iconic golf course that you have to play if you come to St. Andrews. Once and done sort of deal. Course is challenging, good condition, tough bunkers, pretty views and lovely clubhouse. Expensive but it is St. Andrews. To be expected.

George M

18 Jul 2023

Excellent
10.0

Laurence

1 Apr 2023

Excellent
10.0

Val

24 Feb 2023

Very Good
8.0

The course is well-kept and, again, all staff very helpful and efficient.

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