The 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course, with the R&A clubhouse and the town behind

Unofficial guide · Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2027

Where to stay for the 2027 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Independent guide · Last checked: 6 Nov 2026

In short

The 2027 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship runs from Thursday 30 September to Sunday 3 October 2027, with the first three rounds shared between the Old Course at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, and the final round on the Old Course on Sunday. Stay in St Andrews if you can: the Old Course is a walk from the town centre and has golf on all four days, while Kingsbarns is about 20 minutes' drive and Carnoustie about 45. In 2026 entry was free from Thursday to Saturday and only the Sunday at St Andrews needed a ticket bought in advance (GBP 20 for adults), and 2027 Sunday tickets are not on sale yet.

Where to stay for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

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Course AWhere to watch Gate or parking

Plan ahead Book your bed in St Andrews early, since the town hosts golf on all four days, and check the official tickets page in summer 2027 for Sunday tickets.

Getting in: parking, shuttles and gates

The organisers' visitor FAQ, which has not been updated for 2027 yet, says parking is free at all three courses: follow the yellow AA signs and the stewards, and blue badge holders use the Red Car Park at each course. They also ask fans to use public transport where they can: Carnoustie station is about 10 minutes' walk from the course, and regular buses link Leuchars station with St Andrews and Kingsbarns. Bags and rucksacks are allowed but may be searched, you can bring food and soft drinks but no alcohol, and dogs on a lead are welcome. Phones must stay on silent, with no video of play at any time and no photos on the course on championship days.

  1. St Andrews bus stationTrain or busA few minutes' walk from the 18th green. Buses run here from Leuchars station, and the Stagecoach 95 runs on to Kingsbarns, Crail and Anstruther.
  2. Leuchars stationTrain or busThe nearest station to St Andrews, which has no station of its own. The organisers say regular buses link it with St Andrews and Kingsbarns.
  3. Carnoustie stationTrain or busAbout a 10 minute walk from the course, according to the organisers. Trains from Dundee take about 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Dundee stationTrain or busTrains to Carnoustie for the first three rounds, and one stop to Leuchars for buses to St Andrews.

House rules

Phones
Allowed with limits
Bags
Official visitor FAQ and ticket terms (in use for 2026, not yet updated for 2027): bags and rucksacks are allowed on all three courses but may be searched. You can bring your own food and drink, but no alcohol. Dogs are welcome on a lead, and pushchairs are allowed. Phones and cameras must stay on silent; no audio or video of live play at any time, and no still photos on the course on championship days (personal photos on practice days only). Drones, air horns and speakers, professional cameras and unauthorised banners are banned.
Parking
The official visitor FAQ (still live in November 2026, not dated) says parking is free at all three courses: follow the yellow AA signs on the approach roads and the stewards on site. Blue badge holders park in the Red Car Park at each course. Car park locations are not published.
Shuttle
No official shuttle or park and ride is listed. The organisers ask spectators to use public transport where they can: Carnoustie station is about a 10 minute walk from the course, and regular buses link Leuchars station with St Andrews and Kingsbarns. The Stagecoach 95 bus runs from St Andrews bus station through Kingsbarns, Crail and Anstruther.

How to get tickets

In 2026 the first three days were free at all three courses with no ticket needed, and only the Sunday final round at St Andrews needed a ticket, bought in advance with none sold at the gate: GBP 20 for adults, GBP 15 for over 65s and free for under 18s, students and military personnel with valid ID. The 2027 Sunday tickets and prices are not out yet, so watch the official tickets page and buy only through the link there.

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Where to watch at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

From Thursday to Saturday pick a course for free; on Sunday everyone heads to the Road Hole and the 18th at St Andrews.

  1. The 17th fairway of the Old Course, the Road Hole Hole 17

    17th, the Road Hole

    The Road Hole bunker and the road behind the green make this the Old Course's most famous test. In 2026 young fans watched from the wall beside it, so get there early on Sunday.

  2. The Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course Hole 18

    18th green and Swilcan Bridge

    The Sunday finish, a short walk from town, with players crossing the Swilcan Bridge on the way in and both the individual and team titles decided here.

  3. The 18th green of the Carnoustie Championship Course Hole 18

    Carnoustie, Thursday to Saturday

    Every professional plays one round here in the first three days, so you can see the whole field on one of the toughest links in golf, and walk from the station.

When to book

  1. NowBook a room with free cancellation as close to the course as you can.
  2. Thu, 30 Sept 2027First round.
  3. Your cancellation dateKeep or cancel before it passes.
  4. 30 September to 3 October 2027Tournament week.

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Alfred Dunhill Links Championship questions

When is the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2027?

Thursday 30 September to Sunday 3 October 2027. The first three rounds are played across the Old Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, and after a cut the final round is on the Old Course at St Andrews.

Is the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship free to watch?

In 2026 it was free on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at all three courses, with no ticket needed. Sunday at St Andrews needed a ticket bought in advance: GBP 20 for adults, GBP 15 for over 65s, and free for under 18s, students and military personnel with valid ID. 2027 prices are not out yet.

Where should I stay for the Dunhill Links?

St Andrews, since the Old Course has golf on all four days and is a walk from the town centre. Crail and Anstruther suit a Kingsbarns day, Carnoustie suits its own course, and Dundee has the most hotels about 25 minutes' drive from St Andrews.

Is there parking at the Dunhill Links?

The organisers' visitor FAQ says parking is free at all three courses, signed with yellow AA signs on the approach roads, with a Red Car Park for blue badge holders. They still ask fans to use public transport where they can.

Can I get to the courses by train or bus?

Carnoustie station is about a 10 minute walk from the course, and trains from Dundee take about 15 to 20 minutes. St Andrews has no station: take the train to Leuchars and a bus into town. The Stagecoach 95 bus links St Andrews with Kingsbarns, Crail and Anstruther.

Can I take photos at the Dunhill Links?

Not on the course during the championship rounds. The visitor rules allow personal photos on practice days only, and no audio or video of play at any time; phones must stay on silent.

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