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Qualifying course for the 2004 Amateur Championship.

Now well into its second century of life, the Jubilee Course has developed from a basic 12-hole layout into what many consider to be the toughest test of golf at St Andrews.

Created on a narrow strip of prime golfing land between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was originally intended for ladies and beginners. It was laid out by John Angus junior and made ready in only three months.

The course was named in honour of Queen Victoria, whose Diamond Jubilee fell in 1897. On a full day of celebrations, the Jubilee Fountain was unveiled on the Links and the Jubilee Course was officially opened by Mary Macgregor, wife of Provost John Macgregor, who struck the first drive with a commemorative club made by Old Tom Morris.

18 Holes Around 1902 David Honeyman, Tom Morris' right hand man, suggested that it was possible to extend the course to 18 holes. This was done in 1905 at a cost of £150.

Further Improvements Between 1938 and 1946, further improvements were made under the supervision of Willie Auchterlonie, the Open Champion of 1893. He increased the course's length to 6,020 yards and commented that "..some day this will be a championship course".

A Championship Layout. In 1988 the re-design of the Jubilee to championship standard was carried out by Donald Steel. The teeing grounds were raised, not only providing wonderful views of the Links, but also exposing the golfers to the winds which sweep in from the bay. Mr. Steel's redesigned course now plays at 6,742 yards and is a real test for all golfers.

The course was officially opened by Curtis Strange, the reigning US Open champion, in September 1989.

The Jubilee has hosted the Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship, the Boys' Home Internationals, the British Mid-Amateur Championship and, in 2004, it was the venue for the qualifying rounds of the Amateur Championship. The course hosts the St Andrews Links Trophy in alternate years with the New Course. Willie Auchterlonie's judgement has been fully vindicated.

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What They Said...

"If a golfer is going to be remembered, he must win the title at St Andrews. At last, it is my greatest dream come true."

Jack Nicklaus

Hole Guide

Hole 1 - Willie Auchterlonie

White Yards367
Yellow Yards337
Red Yards318
Par4
S.I.6

Architect's Advice

Aim between the two fairway bunkers. An approach from the right side of the fairway allows a running shot into the putting surface. Be careful of the hidden bunker behind the green.

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Hole 2 - Whinny Knowe

White Yards360
Yellow Yards352
Red Yards271
Par4
S.I.13

Architect's Advice

The line from the tee is towards the two distant bunkers on the left. An approach from that side can make use of the entire length of the 46 yard long green. A steep slope falls from the right side of the green.

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Hole 3 - The Skelp

White Yards546
Yellow Yards524
Red Yards506
Par5
S.I.3

Architect's Advice

Three bunkers lie in wait at about 300 yards off the medal tee. If attempting to reach the target in two it is better to come in from the left side of the fairway, avoiding the mounding and the two bunkers that guard the green. There is little danger in being long.

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Hole 4 - Crossgate

White Yards371
Yellow Yards349
Red Yards332
Par4
S.I.12

Architect's Advice

Accuracy off the tee is required at this hole, with thick rough lining both sides of the fairway. The line is left of the central bunker, over the ridge. The green is over 50 yards long and if the pin is at the back, an extra club will be needed.

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Hole 5 - Hackie's Barra'

White Yards162
Yellow Yards141
Red Yards132
Par3
S.I.18

Architect's Advice

The green has two distinct halves. When the ﬂ ag is on the lower part there are two alternative lines: either between the two bunkers or, if that seems too risky, try to run the ball down off the steep slope. A pin position on the upper tier is more difﬁ cult to reach and there is substantial trouble off the green left and back. The safe play is to the lower half.

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Hole 6 - Playfair

White Yards498
Yellow Yards480
Red Yards422
Par5
S.I.1

Architect's Advice

A classic links par ﬁ ve with two doglegs and a long stretch of crumbled fairway to negotiate. The landing area is right of the two fairway bunkers. From there, a lay up to the right of the fairway gives the best line through the ﬁ ve bunkers that guard the green. This was once a par three green and it is substantially shallower than those preceding it.

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Hole 7 - Ayton

White Yards373
Yellow Yards341
Red Yards329
Par4
S.I.10

Architect's Advice

The fairway narrows the further you strike the ball so a long iron or fairway wood might prove more effective than a driver. Aim right half of the fairway. This leaves the best angle to approach the green which slopes markedly from left to right.

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Hole 8 - Eden's Edge

White Yards369
Yellow Yards344
Red Yards326
Par4
S.I.8

Architect's Advice

Aim right of centre. Often playing downwind, this hole invites a big drive from the tee. The green is surrounded on three sides by banking which can be used to help an approach shot, particularly if the pin is towards the back.

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Hole 9 - Windy Tap

White Yards192
Yellow Yards182
Red Yards143
Par3
S.I.15

Architect's Advice

Bunkers left and right guard the approach into this par three. Let the ball run up through the gap. Left half of the green is much safer. Missing the green right makes par hard to come by.

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Hole 10 - Spires

White Yards411
Yellow Yards403
Red Yards387
Par4
S.I.5

Architect's Advice

Out of bounds left is the most obvious danger on this hole but a drive that runs off the slope on that side will be in the perfect position to attack the green. Put the ball in short and let it run down to the green. A drive onto the eleventh fairway leaves a blind shot in.

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Hole 11 - Treble-One

White Yards497
Yellow Yards488
Red Yards470
Par5
S.I.11

Architect's Advice

The most straightforward driving hole on the course. The fairway opens up at landing distance and is fairly ﬂ at, encouraging a wood or long iron second shot. An approach from the right half gives a better view of the green. The green slopes from the back and there can be an advantage in playing long if the pin is in the front half.

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Hole 12 - The Butts

White Yards538
Yellow Yards516
Red Yards479
Par5
S.I.4

Architect's Advice

Aim to drive left of the gorse on the right side of the fairway. The ball should run in towards the centre of the fairway, setting up the possibility of going for the green in two. A lay up should leave an approach of about 100 yards to the front of this two-tiered green. There are dangerous bunkers set into the left of the putting surface.

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Hole 13 - Hale Bopp

White Yards188
Yellow Yards176
Red Yards147
Par3
S.I.17

Architect's Advice

This is a challenging hole which requires an accurate iron shot between the bunkers. Anything sliding out right may ﬁ nd a third trap which it is easy to overlook. From the raised tee, the distance is not quite as far as it looks on the card.

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Hole 14 - Willie Whitelaw

White Yards438
Yellow Yards423
Red Yards415
Par4
S.I.9

Architect's Advice

Drive to the left half of the fairway to open up the green. A long iron may be required to get there in two. Bunkers are a danger on the right side of the approach but the putting surface is ﬂ at once you get there. A well camouﬂ aged ridge in front of the green on the left is a subtle obstacle.

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Hole 15 - Steel's Gem

White Yards356
Yellow Yards346
Red Yards341
Par4
S.I.2

Architect's Advice

The area beyond the fairway bunker to the left is the ideal place to come in from, giving an unobstructed view of the plateau green. Anything that leaks right will lead to a blind shot over a sand dune. The green is set on top of a steep bank and anything missing left can roll into the gorse.

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Hole 16 - Freddie Tait

White Yards428
Yellow Yards418
Red Yards409
Par4
S.I.14

Architect's Advice

Right half of the fairway is best but be careful not to run into the long grass that separates the Jubilee from the New. The fairway has a number of small mounds but is generally ﬂ at. The green has two distinct surfaces, with the left side set several feet above the right. There is a hidden bunker behind the green, in line with the ridge.

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Hole 17 - Ladyhead

White Yards211
Yellow Yards199
Red Yards180
Par3
S.I.7

Architect's Advice

Aim to carry the ridge that runs across the hole. The green is ﬂ at and it is possible to two putt from just short of it. This is a wide green with two bunkers either side lying in wait for any wild tee shots.

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Hole 18 - Honeyman's Howe

White Yards437
Yellow Yards405
Red Yards372
Par4
S.I.16

Architect's Advice

Aim left of centre, between the fairway bunkers. The approach has to negotiate ﬁ ve greenside bunkers but the route between them leads to a ﬂ at surface. A miss long right is better than going left.

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Seasons	Adult	Under 16
Shoulder Season (1 Mar 10 - 18 Apr 10)	£46	£23
High Season (19 Apr 10 - 17 Oct 10)	£65	£32
Shoulder Season (18 Oct 10 - 31 Oct 10)	£46	£23
Low Season (1 Nov 10 - 31 Dec 10)	£32	£16

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