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St Andrews Renames Duke’s Course to Craigtoun as Links Trust Takes Over Jan. 5

The change signals institutional distance from Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor after he was stripped of titles.

Overview

  • The St Andrews Links Trust will manage the course under a long‑term lease, with Kohler running it until the January 5 handover.
  • The Duke’s Course name will be retired in favor of the Craigtoun Course, referencing nearby Craigtoun Country Park.
  • A new logo featuring trees will replace the lion rampant holding a saltire to remove royal imagery.
  • Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor opened the heathland course in 1995 and later served as captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
  • Trust chief Neil Coulson said this is the first new course added to the Home of Golf’s portfolio in 18 years and an opportunity to broaden offerings.