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St Andrews Golf Course Rebrands Amid Royal Controversy

12/8/2025

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The St Andrews golf course named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be rebranded as the Craigtoun Course, effective January 5, 2026.
This change follows the removal of his 'prince' title amid controversy over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The course opened in 1995 and will be managed by the St Andrews Links Trust.
The club's logo will change to remove royal associations, as Andrew has relinquished his honorary membership.

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The St Andrews golf course named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be rebranded as the Craigtoun Course, effective January 5, 2026.
This change follows the removal of his 'prince' title amid controversy over ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
The course opened in 1995 and will be managed by the St Andrews Links Trust.
The club's logo will change to remove royal associations, as Andrew has relinquished his honorary membership.