St Andrews — Balgove Course¶
The only nine-hole course at the Home of Golf: par 30, 1,520 yds, built in 1972 and rebuilt (reopening 20 June 1993 via St Andrews Children's Golf Club) as the family/junior/beginner course of the Links Trust. Wide fairways, shallow bunkers, gently rolling greens and a double green. Not to be confused with the St Andrews Links Golf Academy nearby — that is the practice range/teaching hub, not a course.
Location¶
St Andrews Links, beside the Strathtyrum course on the north side of town. Map.
The Course¶
Par 30, 1,520 yds (white). Nine gentle holes over genuine links land — the perfect first links experience for kids or a light warm-up.
Scorecard¶
White tees (source: St Andrews Links / BlueGolf official data):
| Hole | Par | Yds | M |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 220 | 201 |
| 2 | 4 | 219 | 200 |
| 3 | 3 | 104 | 95 |
| 4 | 3 | 194 | 177 |
| 5 | 3 | 161 | 147 |
| 6 | 4 | 298 | 272 |
| 7 | 3 | 103 | 94 |
| 8 | 3 | 116 | 106 |
| 9 | 3 | 105 | 96 |
History¶
1972 (built); 1993 (rebuilt, reopened 20 June by St Andrews Children's Golf Club).
Playing It¶
Green fees: £8–15 (2026; juniors £3–5). No booking — walk-up only. During school holidays adults must be accompanied by a child.
Getting There¶
Walk or drive to the Strathtyrum side of the Links.
Notes¶
Zero-friction golf: no tee time, no dress code stress, and a proper links experience in under two hours.