What is the format for the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship? All you need to know
The 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of October across three of the most stunning Scottish links courses. The tournament features a unique format that has endured the test of time.
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship's format consists of two separate competitions: a DP World Tour Professional Tournament and a Team Championship. The latter features an amateur player paired with a pro. The prestigious event is played across the iconic Old Course St. Andrews, Championship Course Carnaoustie, and Kingsbarns Golf Links. The first three rounds will be held on all three courses, with the final round being hosted by Old Course St. Andrews.
18 holes will be played each day. There will be a cut after the first two rounds, with only the top 60 golfers making it into the penultimate round. Play will be in three-balls prior to the cut, after which the competition will be played in two-balls.
It will be a 72-hole stroke play championship. In the team event, the lower score of the golfer and the amateur's net score will make up the team's score. Both the team members will play the same hole. The top 20 teams will make the final cut irrespective of whether the individual professional makes the cut or not.
The prize purse for the professional event at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is US$4.8 million. The tournament also offers precious European Tour and World Ranking points.
Which celebrities will take part in the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
Defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick will be returning to action this year to retain his title. However, he will face some tough competition at the hands of Rory McIlroy and Robert MacIntyre, among others. LIV Golf players such as Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Patrick Reed, etc. will also be teeing off in Scotland.
However, the main attraction at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is always the celebrities who take part in the team events. This year, 168 amateurs will be taking part. Here's taking a look at some of the celebrity-golfer pairings and other well-known names that will be seen on the greens this week.
- Gerry McIlroy playing with Rory McIlroy
- Dougie MacIntyre playing with Robert MacIntyre
- Jeff Hatton playing with Jeff Hatton
- Sue Fitzpatrick playing with Matt Fitzpatrick
- Kathryn Newton – Actor
- Kevin Pietersen – Former Cricketer
- Ruud Gullit – Former Footballer
- Andy Garcia – Actor
- Huey Lewis – Singer
- Tico Torres – Musician
- Jimmy Anderson – Former Cricketer
- Kelly Slater – Surfer
- Dave Farrell – Musician – Linkin Park
- Bill Murray – Actor
- Tom Chaplin – Musician – Keane
- Jamie Redknapp – Former Footballer
- Piers Morgan – Tv Presenter
- Michael Vaughan – Former England Cricket Captain