The Kingsbarns Golf Links site has long been known for its intimate connection with the sea. The fact that its golf origins date back to 1793 is testimony to the attributes of the site, which foster ideal conditions for links turf to flourish amid interesting natural terrain. This unique part of East Fife has sandy soils, undulating ridges and hollows, Cambo burn running into the sea, all set immediately against the rugged coastline of the North Sea.

Although Kingsbarns is pay-and-play course which is open to everyone, access is restricted by its popularity, being one of the three courses in the annual Dunhill Links Challenge, tee times are sometimes hard to come by.

Kyle Phillips was given the task to take the foundations which had been laid in 1793 and turn Kingsbarns into a 21st Century club. What resulted is a truly magnificent course which has the look and feel of a course which has unchanged for centuries, Kingsbarns is both thoughtfully crafted and breathtaking in its beauty.

Even though it is a pay and play course, and still fairly new and unknown to many, it is probably one of the best courses in the world. Anyone who goes to St Andrews should be urged to play Kingsbarns...they are never disappointed.