St Andrews Links, Eden Course
A guide to the Eden Course and facilities
Key information:
The Eden, a par 70, 6195 yard layout running along the Eden Estuary, was the fourth course constructed at St Andrews in 1914 by Harry Colt whose other designs included Hoylake, Pine Valley, Sunningdale and Wentworth.
Less testing than the other three links courses that are closer to the sea over the same stretch of land, it criss-crosses the old railway line.
Remodelled by Donald Steel in 1989, the Eden retains the charm and the natural features of the others with the deep bunkering, uneven lies and undulating greens.
Unusually it has a pond that comes into play along the left of the 14th fairway and green and intimidates the tee-shot at the 15th, a 170-yard par three. The long narrow tenth green makes the 196-yard tee-shot one of the most testing on the course.
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 | 6140 | 70.6 / 76.1 | 126 / 135 |
| blue | 5810 | 69.0 / 74.3 | 122 / 131 |
| green | 5423 | 67.2 / 72.2 | 115 / 126 |
How does the Eden Course compare to the Old Course and other courses?
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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.
Single Golfers
You cannot book tee times 2+ days in advance. You can book 1 day in advance or on the day (excl. New Course when you should approach the Starter on the day you want to play). 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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