The 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship tees off from October 2–5, 2025, across three of Scotland’s most iconic courses: St Andrews Old Course, Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns. Known as one of the most prestigious events on the DP World Tour, this tournament blends elite professional golf with a celebrity‑studded pro‑am format, creating a unique spectacle for fans worldwide. With a $5 million purse and 5,000 Race to Dubai points on the line, the championship is a pivotal stop in the autumn swing.
Venue & Tournament Details
Dates: October 2–5, 2025
Courses:
St Andrews Old Course (Par 72 – 7,318 yards)
Carnoustie Golf Links (Par 72 – 7,345 yards)
Kingsbarns Golf Links (Par 72 – 7,227 yards)
Format: 72‑hole stroke play, with a 54‑hole cut; final round at St Andrews Old Course
Purse: $5,000,000 (Winner: $900,000)
Race to Dubai Points: 5,000
Broadcast: Golf Channel (U.S.), Sky Sports Golf (UK), DP World Tour streaming partners
Defending Champion & Key Storylines
Defending Champion: Tyrrell Hatton (England) – won in 2024 at ‑24, becoming the first player to claim three Alfred Dunhill Links titles. He now seeks a record‑breaking fourth victory at the Home of Golf [^1].
Ryder Cup Stars Return: Fresh off Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Robert MacIntyre headline the field.
Celebrity Pro‑Am Appeal: As always, global stars from film, sport, and business will join the professionals in the team competition, adding glamour to the links drama.
Featured Player Matchups
Tyrrell Hatton vs. Tommy Fleetwood: Hatton’s links pedigree vs. Fleetwood’s course record 63 at Carnoustie.
Matt Fitzpatrick vs. Robert MacIntyre: Fitzpatrick, the 2023 champion, thrives in tough conditions, while MacIntyre, the 2024 Scottish Open winner, is a local favorite.
Cameron Smith vs. Patrick Reed: Both major champions bring creativity and short‑game brilliance suited to links golf.
Recent Form & Player Insights
Tyrrell Hatton: In excellent form, chasing history with a potential fourth Dunhill crown.
Tommy Fleetwood: Ryder Cup heroics and recent PGA Tour win make him a hot favorite.
Matt Fitzpatrick: Consistent top‑10 finishes in 2025, thrives in windy conditions.
Robert MacIntyre: Scotland’s own, buoyed by home support and strong links record.
Tournament History
Recent Winners:
2024 – Tyrrell Hatton (‑24)
2023 – Matt Fitzpatrick
2022 – Ryan Fox
2021 – Danny Willett
2019 – Victor Perez
Notable Records: Fleetwood’s 63 at Carnoustie (2017) remains the course record. Lydia Ko’s brotherly pairing with celebrities has also added to the event’s lore.
Betting Trends
3 of the last 5 winners were Ryder Cup players.
Winning scores have averaged ‑20 or better in the last three editions.
Hatton has finished Top‑10 in 5 of his last 6 Dunhill starts.
Fleetwood has two runner‑up finishes and thrives in pro‑am atmospheres.
