First opened in 1897, the championship St Andrews Jubilee is the most testing course on the links. Created on a narrow strip of land between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was originally a 12 hole course intended for ladies and beginners.

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 was 6,805 yards and a real test for all golfers.

The course was officially opened when Curtis Strange, the US Open champion, drove a ball from the first tee in September 1989.

In 2003 the Jubilee was the proud host of the British Mid-Amateur Championship and in 2004 was a qualifying course for the Amateur Championship, played that year on the Old Course.