Magazine Ratings:

No 1 in Europe in “The 50 Greatest Courses Created in the Last 50 Years”
Golf Magazine September 2009

11th in the World in “The 50 Greatest Courses Created in the Last 50 Years”
Golf Magazine September 2009

12th in "Top 50 Links in Great Britian and Ireland"

Golf Digest July 2011

17th in “100 Best Golf Courses Outside the United States”
Golf Digest 2007-2008

5th in “World Top 100 Course You Must Play”
Golf World 2005

Top 100 Courses in the World - currently 54th
Golf Magazine 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011

Best New International Course
Golf Digest 2000

Ranked No.1, “Great Britain and Ireland Modern Courses (1960 and later)”
Golfweek Magazine 2010, 2011

Quotes:

"Kingsbarns Golf Links is without doubt the best new golf course I have ever played with views of the sea from every hole complimented by a decision-making and strategic layout. It's traditional golf at its best and I don't think you could ever tire of playing such a magnificent Links. Kingsbarns in my opinion, is one of the great golfing experiences in the world".

Sandy Jones, Executive Director of the PGA