The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship returns from 1–4 October 2026, bringing professional golf and its distinctive team competition back to St Andrews and the surrounding links. Played across the Old Course, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie, it is one of the highlights of the autumn golf calendar. For visitors staying in St Andrews, it is a rare chance to experience tournament golf alongside the atmosphere of the town during a major golf week.
The Alfred Dunhill Links combines an individual professional tournament with a team competition pairing professionals with amateur players. The opening rounds are played in rotation across three renowned Scottish links before the final round returns to the Old Course in St Andrews. It creates a different atmosphere from a traditional tour event, with world-class golf spread across St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie.
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship takes place from 1–4 October 2026
Play takes place across the Old Course, Kingsbarns Golf Links and Carnoustie Golf Links.
The championship combines an individual professional competition with teams of professional and amateur golfers.
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Staying in St Andrews puts you close to the Old Course and at the centre of the atmosphere that builds around the championship. Our self-catering properties range from apartments for couples to larger homes for families and golf groups, giving you your own space between days on the links. It is also a practical base if you plan to follow play at Kingsbarns or Carnoustie during your stay.
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