Who designed the Eden Course?

Harry Colt; it opened in 1914 and was altered by Donald Steel in 1989.

Where does the Eden Course start?

From the Eden Clubhouse on Old Guardbridge Road, which also serves the Strathtyrum and Balgove courses.

Is the Eden a good course for mid-handicappers?

Its wider fairways make it more forgiving off the tee than the Jubilee or New, though the small greens still demand accurate approaches.

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Eden Course, St Andrews Links

The Eden Course is a par-70 public links designed by Harry Colt and opened in 1914, lying between the Old Course and the Eden Estuary. Visitors book through St Andrews Links and start from the Eden Clubhouse, making it a well-priced way to play classic links golf in St Andrews.

The course and its character

The Eden opened in 1914 to meet growing demand for golf in St Andrews. Harry Colt laid it out, and it was altered by Donald Steel in 1989. It takes its name from the Eden Estuary, once a source of mussels for the town, and its exposed position means wind is a constant factor. Expect generous fairways, small greens guarded by pot bunkers and run-offs, and some of the best short holes on the Links.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Book tee times through St Andrews Links online, by phone or by email. Golfers check in at the Eden Clubhouse, which also serves the Strathtyrum and nine-hole Balgove courses. Caddie services, equipment hire, lockers, showers and a putting area are available. Green fees are lower than on the championship courses but vary by season, so check the official site.

Getting there and nearby

The Eden Clubhouse is on Old Guardbridge Road on the western side of St Andrews, a short drive or walk from the town centre and with free parking. The St Andrews Links Golf Academy and driving range are nearby, which makes the Eden a practical choice for a warm-up round or a second game in a day.