Duke’s Course
The Duke’s is created from the beautiful, rolling landscape that forms part of the historic Mount Melville
Estate, St Andrews. Steeped in Scottish history, the ancient estate lands were first established in 1698
for General George Melville of Strathkinnes. It remained the site of the family’s grand mansion house
and estate grounds when it was significantly improved with new landscaping in the 18th Century by
General Robert Melville. In 1900, the house and grounds became property of another famous Scottish
family, the Younger Brewing dynasty headed at the time by Dr James Younger.
Today, the natural heathland setting amongst the established trees, gorse and heather is just as cherished but now given over to a fresh and unique golf setting, first laid out and opened for play in 1995.
The panoramic views over the town of St Andrews and the Bay beyond are stunning and summed up with typical Scottish modesty in the name of our 13th hole, simply “Braw View”. The thrill of the tactical design to offer risk-and reward golf is subtly threaded through 18 holes to suit every level of golfer. With a selection of tee lengths ranging from 5200 to 7,500 yards, it is a course that can be played and enjoyed by any golfer.
The Duke’s ever-expanding list of awards and accolades has resulted in a series of elite tournaments being hosted that include the Scottish Matchplay, the Scottish Strokeplay, The European Amateur Championships, and most recently the Scottish Men’s Amateur Open in 2019. Now a part of the prestigious collection of Kohler championship golf courses which includes Whistling Straits. The Duke’s, St Andrews, offers world-class service alongside one of the most manicured golf experiences in St Andrews.
THE DUKE’S INFORMATION
• Golf carts (includes GPS), PowaKaddy and push trollies available all year round
• Practice facilities include – driving range, short game area, putting green and par three loop
• Clubhouse includes Pro Shop, bar and restaurant, locker rooms and terrace overlooking St Andrews
• Golf Academy with tuition available all year round
