So far in the 24 previous editions of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship only one man has successfully defended the title. Tyrrell Hatton in 2016 and 2017. Robert MacIntyre drives at the 3rd at Kingsbarns Matt Hooper Scotland's Robert MacIntyre has made a superb start in his quest to follow in his Ryder Cup teammates footsteps, shooting rounds of 71 at Carnoustie, and 65 at Kingsbarns to sit in a tie for ninth place, just three shots behind the leader Casey Jarvis. Despit

When opportunity knocks there is no point in getting that if you don't take advantage of it. Michael Stewart plays on the Tartan Pro Tour and the MENA Tour, and on Monday this week he was teeing it up at Duddingston Golf Club the centre of Edinburgh, in the shadow of Arthur's Seat. On the same day he received the invite to play in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and after completing the Tartan Pro Tour event and finishing in second place he hot footed it to Carnoustie

It is remarkable that Robert MacIntyre, the current Alfred Dunhill Links Champion and member of the last two European Ryder Cup teams, is not currently qualified to play in the DP World Tour's season-ending playoffs, but that is the result of the widening in the gap between the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour. Robert MacIntyre speaks to the media ahead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Matt Hooper MacIntyre played his first DP World Tour event of the season at the Genesis S

22 years ago I came to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for the very first time, along with a group of 30 other golf students to volunteer as scoreboard carriers and TV assistants logging the GPS locations of golfers balls on the course. It was not my first visit to St Andrews, as I had visited here some 8 years previously as part of a family holiday to Scotland, but this was a memorable visit and one which would set me on a path to a life-changing decision. That week I

Last week's Presidents Cup had all the anticipation of a visit from the in-laws as the International team lined up to get yet another beating in this irrelevant mis-match of golf's global stars, and after an eleventh consecutive American victory it is time to reassess the future of team golf outside the Ryder Cup. Despite the competitiveness of the first few editions of the Presidents Cup, there can be no doubt that this biennial attempt to recreate what the Ryder Cup is for

Winning 5 or more times across the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour in a single year is an achievement usually reserved for the greats of the modern game. Since the World Golf Rankings were introduced in 1986 only Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Colin Montgomerie, Lee Westwood, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Nick Price, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, Ian Woosnam, Jordan Spieth, Sandy Lyle, and Greg Norman achieving this stunning feat. This week, one of the contenders for a Wo

The Glory of the DP World Tour Two weeks ago Joe Dean lifted a trophy on the Brabazon Course at The Belfry Last week Thriston Lawrence lifted the trophy at Crans Sur Sierre in the Swiss Alps On Sunday Shane Lowry lifted a trophy at Trump International Golf Links, Doonbeg on the Wild Atlantic Way of Ireland Next Sunday someone will lift a trophy on the West Course at Wentworth in Surrey In a fortnight someone will lift the trophy at the oldest national Open on the continental

Birdies St Andrews, the best Pizza takeaway in St Andrews, have agreed a deal to sponsor SHANK's coverage of the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, with coverage beginning on Sunday 27 September with a special platform-wide, day long event - The Day Before the Dunhill. Birdies St Andrews will be visible across www.shank.golf and every post during the 9 days of coverage, and Matt Hooper Photography will be working with them to showcase their business and brand throughout

Tuesday 28 July, 2026; Cupar, Scotland: In just 9 weeks time the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship will celebrate its 25th anniversary since evolving from the Alfred Dunhill Cup into the pro-celebrity tournament played over the Old Course, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie. SHANK first covered the tournament in 2013, and I have been at every edition of this magnificent championship ever since, throw in the two tournaments I volunteered at in 2004 and 2006, and the one I caddied in, i

In another potentially momentous moment for the future of men's professional golf the DP World Tour has announced that 8 members have been granted conditional releases to play on LIV Golf for the 2026 season.

St Andrews' John Paterson ends week with spectacular 31 on back nine at Kingsbarns Scotland win the Alfred Dunhill Cup in 1995. Monty wins the Alfred Dunhill Links in 2005. Robert MacIntyre wins the Alfred Dunhill Links in 2025. Robert MacIntyre with the trophy on the Swilcan Bridge © Matt Hooper Photography "It's a special, special win" says Bob. It is THE trophy shot every golfer wants. Sat on the Swilcan Bridge. "To be on this trophy with some of the other names is amazing

A selection of the best photographs from day three of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship PAGE WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT THE NEXT 24 HOURS DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES The Traditional Saturday Night Fireworks © Matt Hooper Photography Cameron Smith © Matt Hooper Photography Cameron Smith © Matt Hooper Photography Cameron Smith © Matt Hooper Photography Cameron Smith © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson tees off the 6th © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson tees off the 6th

St Andrews Citizen is failing to serve the residents of St Andrews St Andrews Citizen was first published in 1870, and was a St Andrews institution, based on South Street and an important part of the St Andrews community, but 155 years later they are failing in their duty to bring news and content to its core audience - the residents with a KY16 postcode. When a St Andrews golfer, who lives in the town, and has been a local golfer for the last decade, gets invited to play in

A selection of our best photographs from the Second Round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie - THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED THROUGHOUT SATURDAY DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES Storm damage at Carnoustie © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson chips to the first green at Carnoustie © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson plays approach to the 17th green © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson tees off at the 16th © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson lines up putt a

Alfred Dunhill Links Debutant shoots 73 in wretched wind and rain at fearsome Angus links, as Young and Syme fall back in bid to make the cut; Storm Amy forces changes to Saturday schedule John Paterson lines up a putt for birdie at the 16th, which he made © Matt Hooper Photography During our interview and photoshoot last Sunday John revealed that much of his pre-tournament preparation would be done at Carnoustie, because of his vast tournament experience around the Old Cours

A selection of our best photographs from the first round on the Old Course Greenkeepers prepare the course before sunrise © Matt Hooper Photography Michael Bloomberg © Matt Hooper Photography Piers Morgan points at an annoying celebrity fan © Matt Hooper Photography Piers Morgan laughs at the annoying celebrity fan © Matt Hooper Photography Mark Darbon, John Paterson, Alex Acquavella and Callum Shinkwin © Matt Hooper Photography John Paterson plays from Deacon Sime © Matt Hoo

Exclusive report on the St Andrews Locals playing in the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship John Paterson hits his first tee shot on the DP World Tour © Matt Hooper Photography St Andrews' John Paterson opened his maiden Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with a frustrating round of 75 to sit in a tie for 163rd place, but it felt like this was the worst score the 25-year-old could possibly shoot. Teeing off on the 10th hole Paterson hit a fantastic drive into the throat of

Good morning and welcome to the first day's play at the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, marking the fortieth anniversary of dunhill golf in St Andrews. John Paterson, Daniel Young and Connor Syme provide huge local interest © Matt Hooper Photography Play begins at 0900 on the Old Course St Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links and Carnoustie Golf Links. Today, Matt Hooper Photography is at the Old Course, and this is what we have coming up across SHANK This morning I will be

A selection of our best images from the final practice day at the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship A blue Wednesday morning © Matt Hooper Photography Andy Murray plays his second to the 1st hole © Matt Hooper Photography Andy Murray tees off on the 17th hole © Matt Hooper Photography Andy Murray tees off on the 18th hole © Matt Hooper Photography Andy Murray looks up the 18th fairway to admire his drive © Matt Hooper Photography Andy Murray on the Swilcan Bridge © Matt

"It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the inauguration of our new Dunhill Cup. I am sure this will just be the first of many occasions when we are able to enjoy the excitement of great nations competing against each other on the fairways of the world. I trust you will have a memorable week and that we shall be blessed with fine weather and an excellent contest" The words of Richard Dunhill in the programme from the 1985 Alfred Dunhill Cup. Richard was indeed correct,