St Andrews Links, Balgove Course
A guide to the Balgove Course and facilities
Key information:
The Balgove originally opened in 1972 and was extensively remodelled in 1993.
Designed for beginners and junior golfers the 1520 yard par 30 (for 9 holes) Balgove course offers a scaled down version of the challenges found on full length golf courses. With shallow bunkers, gently undulating greens and wide fairways the Balgove gives golfers a feel for what they will find on other courses as they develop in the game.
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Facilities:
- Eden Clubhouse with Cafe Spike serving simple, Scottish fayre
- Nearby putting area and full practice facilities available at the St Andrews Links Academy, a short walk from the Eden Clubhouse. It has 60 flood-lit bays, 22 indoor bays, short game area and Toptracer Range
- Showers, lockers, young golfers room
- Free parking
Course Statistics:
| Length (m) | Course Rating (M/W) | Slope Rating (M/W) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| black | 1492 (9 holes) 2984 (18 holes) | 57.0 / 57.6 | 79 / 80 |
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Location information:
Parking and golfer facilities available at Eden Clubhouse (for Eden, Strathtyrum & Balgove courses), St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9SF
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Good to know:
- Caddies are available (pre booking recommended and subject to availability). Forecaddies – only allowed on days of high demand as agreed by the Caddie Manager. On all other occasions the policy of one caddie per player applies.
- Buggies are available for golfers over the age of 65 or with a medical certificate, subject to availability and course conditions.
- Calloway golf clubs and shoes are available for hire.
- Trolley hire – no need to book. Both manual and battery available.
- Junior 50% rate offered to players aged 16 years and younger.
- Ordinarily, the Balgove Course doesn’t require an advance booking.
Single Golfers
Call St Andrews Links Trust Reception Team on +44 1334 466666 from 07:00hrs.
What offers are there to play this course?
St Andrews Links offers a variety of packages to suit all ages, handicaps and abilities.
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