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Duke officially opens golf course

Plaque unveiling
The Duke of York unveiled a plaque at the first tee of the Castle Course

The latest golf course to be built by the St Andrews Links Trust has been officially opened by the Duke of York.

The £12m Castle Course - on cliff tops to the south of the town - has been open to paying players since Saturday.

A ceremony has been held with about 150 invited guests at the seventh course to be created in the trust's 600 years.

Prince Andrew unveiled a commemorative plaque at the first tee of the 18-hole course. He is a former captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club.

Design and construction work began four years ago on the course, which has been made to look like a links.

The Duke of York was given a short tour of the course by designer David McLay Kidd.

Trust chairman Alastair Dempster said: "We are honoured to have the Duke of York conduct the official opening of the Castle Course.

"This is a historic occasion not just for golf in St Andrews but for Scotland as a whole. It is the most substantial project undertaken by the Links Trust and we are very pleased with the outcome.

"We believe the Castle Course will be an excellent addition to the Scottish golf scene and will attract golfers from near and far for many years to come."

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