Jubilee Course
St Andrews
The Jubilee Course is one of the most challenging and rewarding layouts at St Andrews Links, offering a proper championship test in the world-famous Home of Golf. Set on a narrow stretch of linksland beside West Sands Beach, the course combines classic seaside scenery with narrow fairways, thick rough, gorse and strategically positioned bunkers.
The course opened in 1897 to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee and was originally created for beginners and female golfers. Following several changes over the years, including its conversion into a championship layout in 1988, it has developed into what many golfers consider the toughest of the St Andrews Links courses.
The Jubilee is an 18-hole, par-72 course where accuracy and patience are essential. Its narrow playing corridors place a premium on finding the fairway, while a series of demanding par fours and well-protected greens ensure golfers must stay focused throughout the round. Coastal winds can make the course even more testing, changing club selection and bringing the rough, dunes and bunkers firmly into play.
Despite its difficulty, the Jubilee remains a hugely enjoyable experience for confident golfers. The course winds through natural dunes and provides excellent views across the Eden Estuary, West Sands and the wider St Andrews coastline. Its setting, conditioning and strong variety of holes make it an excellent choice for golfers who want to test their game away from the more famous Old Course.
After golf, players can enjoy Scottish food and drinks at the St Andrews Links Clubhouse before exploring the town. Popular attractions include the World Golf Museum, the ruins of St Andrews Castle and Cathedral, West Sands Beach and the historic streets filled with pubs, restaurants and independent shops.
For golfers who enjoy demanding links golf, dramatic coastal surroundings and the history of St Andrews, the Jubilee Course is an essential addition to a Scotland golf holiday.
Edinburgh Airport
80km
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Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
£ (British Pound)
Temperature:
0°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£40
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About The Area
The Mornington Peninsula sits just south of Melbourne and is one of Australia’s premier golf regions, combining a dense collection of top-ranked courses with coastal scenery, wineries and a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Often considered an extension of Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt, the peninsula offers firm playing conditions, strategic design and a variety of layouts within a compact area.
One of the standout venues is The National Golf Club, home to multiple world-class courses including the Old Course, Moonah and Gunnamatta. Each layout offers a distinct challenge, from classic links-style holes to more modern designs routed through natural dune systems. Nearby, Moonah Links Golf Course provides two championship courses that regularly host professional events, featuring rolling fairways, natural bunkering and open, wind-influenced terrain. Another highlight is St Andrews Beach Golf Course, a Tom Doak design that blends seamlessly with the coastal landscape and is widely praised for its playability and strategic interest.
Golf on the Mornington Peninsula benefits from a temperate coastal climate, with the best conditions typically in spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), when courses are firm and the weather is comfortable.
Off the course, the peninsula is renowned for its wineries, boutique breweries and coastal villages. Beach walks, cliff-top views and spa retreats offer relaxation between rounds, while nearby Melbourne provides world-class dining and cultural experiences just over an hour away.
For golfers seeking high-quality course variety, coastal links-style golf and a destination that blends championship play with food, wine and relaxation, the Mornington Peninsula delivers one of Australia’s most complete and rewarding golf escapes.
