The Scottish play

The Asian Tour is heading to the home of golf for the first time as its extended 2023 International Series visits Fairmont St Andrews

The home of golf is about to write another chapter in its looooong history as the Asian Tour is coming to Scotland for the first-ever time in August. The expanded 2023 International Series will host its sixth stage of the year at Fairmont St Andrews on August 24-27 in the shape on the inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship.

A field of 156 of the game’s finest golfers will compete for $1.5 million over the Fairmont’s Torrance Course — a 7,320-yard layout set among 520 acres of stunning Scottish coastline with views of St Andrews Bay.

Designed by former Ryder Cup and golfing legend Sam Torrance, the course is marked by its deep bunkers, large greens and links design. The club has a rich pedigree and has previously staged many notable international events including on the DP World Tour, the European Seniors Tour, on six occasions between 2009 and 2014, as well as Open Qualifying.

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