St Andrews Links Trophy

{{Short description|Scottish amateur golf tournament}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}

{{Use British English|date=July 2019}}

{{Infobox golf tournament

| name = St Andrews Links Trophy

| image = St Andrews Links Trophy logo.jpeg

| location = St Andrews, Scotland

| establishment = 1989

| course = Old Course at St Andrews

| par =

| yardage =

| org = St Andrews Links Trust

| lang = uk

| tour =

| format = Stroke play

| purse =

| month_played = June

| final_year =

| aggregate = 264 Daan Huizing (2012)

| to-par = –23 as above

| current_champion = {{flagicon|ENG}} Seb Cave

| final_champion =

}}

The St Andrews Links Trophy is an international amateur golf tournament contested on the St Andrews Links in Scotland. It has been played annually since 1989.

The format is 72-hole stroke play over three days. 144 players compete in the first two rounds after which the leading 40 competitors and ties play a further 36 holes over the Old Course on the final day. The course or courses used for the first two rounds has varied from year to year, with combinations of the Old, New and Jubilee courses used. Before 2003 the event was played over two days. Originally the Old and New courses were used on the opening day.{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kDNAAAAAIBAJ&pg=6507%2C2196605 |title=Amateurs full of European promise |first=Karen |last=Giles |newspaper=The Glasgow Herald |page=16 |date=27 May 1989}} The Jubilee course was first used in 1999.

Winners

class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 95%;"

!Year!!Winner(s)!!Score!!Margin
of victory!!Runner(s)-up!!Ref.

2024{{flagicon|ENG}} Seb Cavealign=center|2812 strokes{{flagicon|SCO}} Calum Scott
{{flagicon|ENG}} Harley Smith
{{cite web |title=2024 St Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.wagr.com/events/st-andrews-links-trophy-233525 |publisher=WAGR |access-date=22 July 2024}}
2023{{flagicon|IRL}} Alex Maguirealign=center|2665 strokes{{flagicon|SWE}} Albert Hansson
2022{{flagicon|AUS}} Connor McKinneyalign=center|2722 strokes{{flagicon|AUS}} Adam Brady
2021{{flagicon|ENG}} Jack Copealign=center|280Playoff{{efn|Cope won with a birdie at the fourth extra hole. Burns was eliminated at the first extra hole.}}{{flagicon|SCO}} George Burns
{{flagicon|ENG}} Robin Williams
{{cite web |title=Jack Cope wins St. Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/27835/Jack-Cope-wins-St--Andrews-Links-Trophy |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=7 June 2021}}
2020colspan=4 align=center|Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland
2019{{flagicon|ENG}} Jake Burnagealign=center|2681 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Matty Lamb{{cite web |title=Burnage finishes strong for St. Andrews Links Trophy win |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/23981/Burnage-finishes-strong-for-St--Andrews-Links-Trophy-win |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=9 June 2019}}
2018{{flagicon|IRL}} John Murphyalign=center|278Playoff{{efn|Murphy beat de Bruyn with a birdie on the first playoff hole.}}{{flagicon|DEU}} Jannik de Bruyn{{cite web |title=Video: John Murphy win St. Andrews Links in playoff |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/21132/VIDEO--John-Murphy-wins-St--Andrews-Links-in-Playoff |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=10 June 2018}}
2017{{flagicon|ENG}} Matthew Jordanalign=center|2771 stroke{{flagicon|NIR}} John-Ross Galbraith{{cite web |title=Matthew Jordan hold onto win St. Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/19417/Matthew-Jordan-holds-onto-win-St--Andrews-Links-Trophy |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=11 June 2017}}
2016{{flagicon|IRL}} Conor O'Rourkealign=center|2751 stroke{{flagicon|SCO}} Sandy Scott{{cite web |title=Conor O'Rourke wins St. Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/16656/Conor-O-Rourke-wins-St--Andrews-Links-Trophy |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=5 June 2016}}
2015{{flagicon|ITA}} Federico Zucchettialign=center|214{{efn|name=54h|Event reduced to 54 holes because of adverse weather.}}1 stroke{{flagicon|ITA}} Filippo Campigli{{cite web |title=Italians finish 1-2 at St. Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/14638/Italians-finish-1-2-at-St--Andrews-Links-Trophy |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=7 June 2015}}
2014{{flagicon|SCO}} Grant Forrestalign=center|278Playoff{{efn|Forrest beat Neil with a birdie on the first playoff hole.}}{{flagicon|SCO}} Bradley Neil{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links Trophy: Forrest wins in playoff |first=Benjamin |last=Larsen |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/12563/St--Andrews-Links-Trophy--Forrest-wins-in-playoff |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=8 June 2014}}
2013{{flagicon|ENG}} Neil Raymondalign=center|2822 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Ryan Evans
{{flagicon|ENG}} Nathan Kimsey
{{flagicon|ENG}} Max Orrin
{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links: Raymond tops field |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/9957/St--Andrews-Links--Raymond-tops-field |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=9 June 2013}}
2012{{flagicon|NED}} Daan Huizingalign=center|26414 strokes{{flagicon|NIR}} Alan Dunbar{{cite web |title=Huizing wins St. Andrews Links in record fashion |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/7740/Huizing-wins-St--Andrews-Links-in-record-fashion |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=10 June 2012}}
2011{{flagicon|ENG}} Tom Lewisalign=center|2794 strokes{{flagicon|WAL}} Rhys Enoch
{{flagicon|NED}} Daan Huizing
{{flagicon|BOL}} Sebastian Maclean
{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links Trophy: Lewis victorious |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/5530/St--Andrews-Links-Trophy-Lewis-victorious |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=5 June 2011}}
2010{{flagicon|ENG}} Matthew Southgatealign=center|2755 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Stiggy Hodgson
{{flagicon|SCO}} Philip McLean
{{cite web |title=Southgate clinches St. Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/4225/Southgate-clinches-St--Andrews-Links-trophy |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=6 June 2010}}
2009{{flagicon|NIR}} Alan Dunbaralign=center|2851 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Matt Haines{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links Trophy: Dream finish for Dunbar |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/Content/3556/rankingplayerview.asp |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=7 June 2009}}
2008{{flagicon|SCO}} Keir McNicollalign=center|2831 stroke{{flagicon|SCO}} Michael Stewart
{{flagicon|FRA}} Rudy Thuillier
{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links Trophy: McNicoll wins in thriller |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/2748/St--Andrews-Links-Trophy--McNicoll-wins-in-thriller |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=8 June 2008}}
2007{{flagicon|WAL}} Llewellyn Matthewsalign=center|2733 strokes{{flagicon|AUS}} Scott Arnold{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links Trophy: Mathews sets record |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/2035/St--Andrews-Links-Trophy--Mathews-sets-record |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=10 June 2007}}
2006{{flagicon|ENG}} Oliver Fisheralign=center|2802 strokes{{flagicon|AUS}} Stephen Dartnall{{cite web |title=St Andrews Links Trophy |url=http://www.kirkwoodgolf.co.uk/2006/06/st-andrews-links-trophy.htm |publisher=kirkwoodgolf.co.uk |date=11 June 2006}}
2005{{flagicon|SCO}} Lloyd Saltmanalign=center|2754 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Jamie Moul{{cite web |title=St. Andrews Links Trophy |url=https://www.amateurgolf.com/golf-tournament-news/167/St--Andrews-Links-Trophy- |publisher=Amateur Golf |date=23 May 2005}}
2004{{flagicon|SCO}} Jamie McLearyalign=center|2847 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Richard Walker{{cite news |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Golf%3a+King+Lear+eyes+up+a+pro+choice.-a0118096585 |title=Golf: King Lear eyes up a pro choice |newspaper=Daily Record (Scotland) |date=14 June 2004 |via=thefreelibrary.com}}
2003{{flagicon|ENG}} Richard Finchalign=center|2765 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Lee Corfield{{cite news |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/GOLF%3a+Heartbreak+again+as+Cat+lets+it+slip.-a0102266884 |title=Golf: Heartbreak again as Cat lets it slip |newspaper=Daily Record (Scotland) |date=26 May 2003 |via=thefreelibrary.com}}
2002{{flagicon|SCO}} Simon Mackenziealign=center|2894 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Farren Keenan
{{flagicon|WAL}} Stuart Manley
{{cite news |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Golf%3a+Super+Simon%27s+a+winner+at+last.-a086330419 |title=Golf: Super Simon's a winner at last |newspaper=Daily Record (Scotland) |date=27 May 2002 |via=thefreelibrary.com}}
2001{{flagicon|SCO}} Steven O'Haraalign=center|2814 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Paul Bradshaw{{cite news |url=https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Golf%3a+O%27Hara+nicks+in+after+leader+signs+it+away.-a075067756 |title=Golf: O'Hara nicks in after leader signs it away |newspaper=Daily Record (Scotland) |date=28 May 2001 |via=thefreelibrary.com}}
2000{{flagicon|ENG}} Matthew Kingalign=center|140{{efn|name=36h|Event reduced to 36 holes because of adverse weather.}}1 stroke{{flagicon|WAL}} Jamie Donaldson
1999{{flagicon|SCO}} David Patrickalign=center|152{{efn|name=36h}}1 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Adam Frayne
{{flagicon|SCO}} Stuart Wilson
1998{{flagicon|SCO}} Craig Watsonalign=center|2762 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Simon Dyson
1997{{flagicon|ENG}} Justin Rosealign=center|284Playoff{{efn|Rose beat Orveland with a par at the first playoff hole after Orveland drove into the Swilcen Burn.}}{{flagicon|NOR}} Morten Orveland
1996{{flagicon|SCO}} Barclay Howardalign=center|2825 strokes{{flagicon|WAL}} Matthew Ellis
{{flagicon|SCO}} Euan Little
1995{{flagicon|SCO}} Graham Rankinalign=center|2762 strokes{{flagicon|SCO}} Gordon Sherry
1994{{flagicon|SCO}} Barclay Howardalign=center|2941 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Warren Bennett
{{flagicon|WAL}} Garry Houston
1993{{flagicon|SCO}} Garry Hayalign=center|2801 stroke{{flagicon|ENG}} Van Phillips
1992{{flagicon|SCO}} Craig Watsonalign=center|2811 stroke{{flagicon|WAL}} Simon Wilkinson
1991{{flagicon|ENG}} Ricky Willisonalign=center|2892 strokes{{flagicon|ENG}} Gary Evans
1990{{flagicon|AUS}} Stuart Bouvieralign=center|2807 strokes{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Brannan{{cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102627093/the-daily-telegraph/ |title=Stuart Bouvier |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |page=35 |date=28 May 1990 |via=Newspapers.com}}
1989{{flagicon|ENG}} Russell Claydonalign=center|2842 strokes{{flagicon|SCO}} Jim Milligan{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kTNAAAAAIBAJ&pg=5628%2C2594819 |title=Claydon survives Road Hole mishap |newspaper=The Glasgow Herald |page=20 |date=29 May 1989}}

{{notelist}}

Source:{{cite web |title=St Andrews Links Trophy Previous Winners |url=https://www.standrews.com/play/tournaments/st-andrews-links-trophy/previous-winners |publisher=St Andrews Links Trust |access-date=26 May 2022}}

See also

References

{{reflist}}