21 years of memorable moments

Any event at the Home of Golf is special: the hallowed fairways of the Old Course are something of a pilgrimage for any player or fan of the sport. Then create a Tour event that combines play at this esteemed venue with the venerated links at Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, the newest addition to the St Andrews golfing family, and you have the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. This unique annual gathering of some of the world’s finest Tour Professionals playing alongside passionate amateurs from the worlds of entertainment, sport, business and more has become one of the most celebrated and magical occasions in the sporting calendar - for participants and fans alike. As players prepare to tee off for the 2023 Championship, we reflect on some highlights from 21 years of incredible golf – the memorable moments and dramatic scenes that have lit up the fairways, and the camaraderie at the heart of this distinctive and much-loved event.

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A close shave

England’s Luke Donald contemplates what might have been after narrowly missing a putt on the 18th that would have put him in a three-way play-off with Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher and Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

Turning back the clock

South Africa’s Ernie Els and Vijay Singh, from Fiji, enjoy a lighthearted moment with their caddies, dressed in traditional attire, during the Hickory Challenge at the Old Course.

Great Scot!

Home grown talent Stephen Gallacher notches up another win for the host nation after winning the first play-off hole against Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

Water Hazard!

Ian Poulter, clad in typically flamboyant attire, leaps across the Swilken burn during the final round of play on the Old Course.

Easy Driver

Legendary Hollywood star Dennis Hopper enjoys a relaxed conversation with caddies while waiting to play the Road Hole in the final round of the Championship.