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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
All St Andrews events
Golf · Late September / early October

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Tour pros and famous faces, across three of Scotland's great links.

Late September / early October
When
3–5 months
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Annually
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Gordon
Written by Gordon
Co-owner & lead driver · 18 years driving St Andrews · 1M+ miles
Reviewed by Wendy · updated
First published 1 March 2024

The Dunhill Links is the most glamorous week of the St Andrews autumn — a European Tour event played as a pro-am across the Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. Tour professionals are paired with celebrities, sports stars and business leaders, so the galleries are as interested in the faces as the golf.

What it means for your travel

Because play moves across three courses on three different days, transport is the quiet backbone of the whole week. Players, partners and spectators are constantly shuttling between St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. It's our busiest non-Open week, and the demand for reliable multi-course transfers is intense.

High — book months ahead
What to expect

The things that define the week.

Three iconic courses

Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns — each a significant drive apart, each on a different day.

Celebrity pro-am

Actors, musicians and sports legends play alongside tour pros, drawing big, mobile galleries.

Autumn-light St Andrews

Late September is the town at its most beautiful — golden light, fewer tourists, full restaurants.

Our travel tips

How to arrive without the stress.

  • Confirm which course you're following each day — the three are 20–40 minutes apart.
  • Book a vehicle for the week rather than day-by-day; availability tightens fast.
  • Kingsbarns has limited parking — a drop-and-collect transfer saves a long walk.
  • Pair the week with dinner reservations; we'll handle the round trips.

Questions.

Do you cover all three Dunhill courses?

Yes. Moving spectators and players between the Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns is exactly what we do that week. We can hold a vehicle for you across the full championship.

Dunhill Links travel

Travelling for Dunhill Links? Book early.

We know the access, the timings and the local logistics this week demands. Tell us your dates and we'll take care of the journey.

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