The Scottish Open

Friday 8^th September – Monday 11^th September 2023

Compete at Kingsbarns the co-hosts of the annual European Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship one month before the world’s best golfers

Package includes:

Four rounds of competitive golf on world renowned links courses

Prizes for each day and overall competition

All four rounds count towards 2023 Orders of Merit

Flights, accommodation & course transfers are not included

Package price:

Golf only            £1305

Golf:

           Golf Courses                                                  Tee times start from        

Fri 8              DUMBARNIE LINKS                                         12.00pm

Sat 9             KINGSBARNS                                                 1.20pm

Sun 10          DUMBARNIE LINKS                                        12.40pm              

Mon 11         KINGSBARNS                                                 11.20am

Kingsbarns

Kingsbarns Golf Links, a frequent member of the Top 100 Courses in the World, is absolutely exceptional and has earned its spot as one of Scotland's most prominent courses, competing with other local classics. The course perfectly incorporates all the elements one would expect to find on a links golf course, including strong winds, pot bunkers, extensive rough, undulating fairways, tight greens, and breathtaking views of the coast. It is a stunning example of links golf at its best.

Kingsbarns co-hosts the annual European Tour’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (1 – 8 October 2023) together with the Old Course at St Andrews and Carnoustie Golf Links. 2017 saw The Ricoh Women's British Open take place at Kingsbarns.

Dumbarnie Links

The opening of Dumbarnie Golf Links had long been awaited, it is obvious that this is a course that has been designed for fun. It was created to excite golfers rather than frighten them, this is a course that players of all skill levels will enjoy and have the opportunity to score well on. The course has several holes that encourage risk and reward, three Par-4s that may be driveable, and other challenging holes.

The course is ideally located 9 miles from St. Andrews and is located in Leven, Fife. It is directly adjacent to the north side of the Firth of Forth and offers breathtaking views of the ocean.

Accommodation:

We have not included accommodation in the package for the Scottish Open as we appreciate that people’s accommodation requirements vary and there are plenty of local options.

The following link will provide you with an idea of what accommodation is currently available in St Andrews http://stayinstandrews.com

Format:  Four rounds of individual Stableford

Daily Draw:  The draws for the first two rounds will be on the website by 5.00pm on Tuesday 5^th September. The draw for the last round will be made in score order.  On Monday the leaders will go out last.

Format:  The scoring format each day will be individual Stableford with Playing Handicap being 95% of Course Handicap. All four rounds will count towards the 2023 Orders of Merit.

Handicap:  All four rounds will be run under the WHS system but scores will not automatically be forwarded to England Golf clubs due to the fact that England and Wales operate on a different WHS system. 

You MUST return your daily scores to your golf club and the easiest way to do this is to forward the email from Golf Genius, which you will receive after each round and which provides details of your scores.

GAGT Overseas Handicap System (OHA):  Where appropriate handicaps will be adjusted after each round in line with the GAGT OHA system, details of which we can provide.  Any adjustments will not affect your club Handicap Index.

Prizes:  There will be prizes for the leading three scores each day.

Prizes will be in the form of vouchers for the 2023 / 24 Tour as follows:

Daily vouchers: 1^st - £100, 2^nd - £70, 3^rd - £50       Overall vouchers: 1st - £175, 2nd - £150, 3rd - £125

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pins for each round.  The prize will be a £25 GAGT voucher.

GAGT Order of Merit:  Merit points will be awarded on the basis of 100pts to the winner, 99pts for runner up, 98pts for third and so on.

You will need to be a current member of the GAGT to qualify for merit points.

You can check your membership status and join by calling Kelly / Debbie on 0345 466 2222.  The subscription fee is £40 for 12 months from the day you join

Dress:  No formal dress i.e jacket & tie required.

Nearest the Pin:  There will be two Nearest the Pins for each round.  The prize will be a £25 GAGT voucher.

Sweep:  There will be an optional sweep of £40, £10 per round and this will be collected in cash when you check in before the first round.  The sweep will be paid out daily for the leading three scores and anyone who scores a two.

Practice facilities:  Warm up balls included (complimentary).

GPS range finding equipment:  The use of GPS range finding devices is permitted on the Tour.