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The Duke ’ s ( St Andrews )

The Duke ’ s is not part of the St Andrews Links Trust , nor is regard . The white sand is startling , especially as you stand on the it a links , but neither fact should detract from the quality and tee , and they add tremendous shape and drama to holes . Plotting intrigue of a course opened in 1995 , and designed by five time your way through them is hugely rewarding . Trees also frame Open winner , Peter Thomson . The Duke ’ s lies inland and is best holes constantly and it is a charming respite from non-stop links described as a muscular heathland course , routed through gentle golf nearby . An impressive clubhouse awaits and the balcony hills overlooking the town . The views are impressive , when they offers wonderful views over the course , towards St Andrews arrive , but this is not a course where you want to get distracted . and the North Sea . Everything about Duke ’ s is big – the golf Considerable work in recent years has given the course the feel experience most of all . of a bygone era and the 118 jagged bunkers certainly help in that
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