The Heart of Golf
The "Kingdom Cup" courses are situated in Golf's acknowledged birthplace. On ancient golfing land.
3 vintage classics . . . and a modern version outside your front door.
Competition Day 1 - Monday, October 21, 2024
St. Andrews Castle Course (2008) - 6,759 yards - Par 71
The Castle Course at St. Andrews, nestled along the iconic coastline of the historic town in Scotland. Designed by acclaimed architect David McLay Kidd and opened in 2008, this modern links course offers golfers a challenging and scenic experience. The Castle Course features dramatic cliff-top tees, undulating fairways, and breathtaking views of St. Andrews Bay and the North Sea. Its signature hole is the par 3 17th, known as "Clifftop," where golfers must navigate their shot over a rugged coastline to reach the green perched atop a cliff.
Competition Day 2 - Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Golf House Club (Elie) (1890) - 6,404 yards - Par 70
Golf House Club (Elie), nestled along the stunning coastline of Elie, Scotland. Originally designed by Old Tom Morris in 1895 and later updated by James Braid, this historic links course offers golfers a true Scottish golfing experience. The course is renowned for its natural beauty, with rugged dunes, sandy beaches, and panoramic views of the Firth of Forth. Its signature hole is the par 4 13th, aptly named "The Alps," which requires a blind tee shot over a towering dune to a fairway below, followed by a challenging approach shot to a hidden green.
Competition Day 3 - Thursday, October 24, 2024
Gleneagles (Kings) (1919) - 6,790 yards - Par 71
Gleneagles Kings Course, located in the picturesque Gleneagles Estate in Scotland. Designed by the legendary James Braid and opened in 1919, this championship course is renowned for its stunning beauty and challenging layout. The course features wide fairways, deep bunkers, and undulating greens set against the backdrop of the majestic Scottish Highlands. One of its most iconic holes is the par 3 11th, known as "Brae," which requires a precise tee shot over a deep valley to a well-guarded green.
Competition Day 4 - Friday, October 25, 2024
Scotscraig Golf Club (1817) - 6,669 yards - Par 716,409 yards - Par 71
Scotscraig Golf Club, a historic gem nestled in Tayport, Scotland. Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1817, and founded by many of the well-known St. Andrews gentlemen of the 19th Century, this classic links course boasts a rich heritage and challenging layout. A standout is the par 4 12th hole, with its elevated tee and demanding approach shot over a natural gully.
@ 2024 The "Kingdom Cup" is a production of IMRSV Golf.