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St Andrews’ Seventh

Published

18 years ago

Jun 29, 2008

Captivating the world of architecture’s attention for nearly six years, the much anticipated Castle Course at St Andrews opened June 28th. The newest course in the Links Trust family of seven, all of which are public, is the first significant layout to be built at the home of golf in nearly 100 years. Now golfers can enjoy a different layout everyday of the week without having to play the same course twice.

Sitting two miles from the Old Course, perched atop cliffs hugging the North Sea, the course yields panoramic views to the tiny town below that can only be described as a golfing mecca. As it does not lie on the sandy soils washed and formed by the conditions of the sea, the course is not a true links. Instead, the group at DMK Golf Design undertook an enormous effort, turning a previously flat agriculture parcel of land into a playable links-style layout with a more than expected sea-side aesthetic. And from the pictures, it looks like the designer has done well in that regard.

Separated by some, though minor, distance from its sister courses, will likely play in favour of the new layout. Many people have said the New Course would be considered in much higher respects if it were not directly adjacent to, arguably, the best course in the World. And so reviews have already begun, and some suggest that The Castle Course is the second best of the seven, to only the The Old Course itself. Though it’s likely a little premature to make such claims, the design has certainly sparked much interest.

It was a philosophy of ‘Pursuing Purist Golf’, a Scottish heritage, a star studded design team, and a portfolio that includes Brandon Dunes that landed designer David McLay Kidd the most coveted commission in current golf architecture. The result has led critics to agree that the course is both extremely difficult and very beautiful. With five sets of tees, rounds can range from 5,300y to a championship length of 7,200y, though blustering Scottish winds will be sure to make it play longer.

Capitalizing on a great design opportunity, Kidd’s routing involves the coast on five holes, including both No. 9 and No.18. However, it is the 17th that has unanimously been confirmed as the signature hole. Best described by Scottish Golf Writer Ian Wood as "a hole measuring 184 yards at full stretch and which requires the tee-shot to carry an abyss where the sea has taken a bite out of the coast".

Though the design has been criticized for being too hard, let’s face it-St Andrews is a bit off the beaten path for most people. And those who seek to trek the hour and a half north of Edinburgh to play The Castle Course will be committed golfers at heart, understanding challenge, and welcoming a Scottish test of the highest difficulty, if only to tell their tale of having had a crack at The Castle.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.