Dumbarnie Links opened in 2020 and wasted no time climbing into the ranks of the world’s top new courses. Designed by Clive Clark, the course sits just 20 minutes from St Andrews but offers a very different flavour – wide fairways, risk-reward holes, and visual drama at every turn. Built across a natural, gently undulating site with elevated tees and sweeping sea views, it strikes a rare balance between championship challenge and sheer enjoyment. The course features dual fairways, heroic carries, and firm, fast playing surfaces. The par-5 17th tempts a bold approach over a gully, while the short par-4 5th dares players to take on the green with driver. The design encourages creativity – and rewards bravery – without overly punishing high handicappers. Wind plays a big role, but the layout gives room to play. Greens are large, firm, and subtly contoured. From tee to green, conditioning is immaculate. Dumbarnie is a joy to play and impossible to forget – pure, modern links golf at its most exhilarating.