NEWSLETTER 2016
WELCOME TO 9 THE LINKS
MAY, 2016
Welcome to the first “9 The Links”
newsletter. I hope you all had a
good winter, the days are getting
longer and a feeling that summer
is just around the corner.
I would like to take this special opportunity to
share with you some of the wonderful times
I have enjoyed at “9 The Links” with valued
family, friends and business associates.
Since purchasing this stunning property in
2010, I have added some unique artefacts,
golf memorabilia and art work from around
the world. To give the house a warmer,
homely feeling we have opened up the original
fireplaces in the sitting room and drawing
room.
We are pleased that Roger McStravick, a local
golf history writer, has researched the history
of the house which features in his book, St
Andrews in the footsteps of Old Tom Morris.
9 The Links was also featured in a Wall
Street Journal article on May 16 2014 by
Javier Espinoza. “A Home on the 18th
Hole” is available to view on our website
www.9thelinks.com.
The house is available all year round and we
invite you to share in the unique “9 The Links”
Experience.
Kind regards,
Jim Kinnear
Owner, 9 The Links
I hope you enjoy reading this issue which includes:
History • Events at 9 The Links • Open 2015 • Dates for the Diary
Staying at 9 The Links • Corporate & Incentive Events
NEWSLETTER 2016
HISTORY
9 The Links dates back to 1872 and
is steeped in history. It was only
the third house to be build on the
Famous Links and is one of the
few properties which remains a
residential home.
Dave Anderson known as “Old Daw”
(a feathery golf ball maker, then senior caddie
and Keeper of the Green at St Andrews from
1840 – 1856) built 9 the Links plus a separate
shop and house, the house was occupied by
Old Daw’s son – the famous golfer Jamie
Anderson (Jamie is one of only four golfers
who have one three consecutive Opens).
Between 1884 – 1886 the house was used
by the “St Andrews working Mens Coffee
House.” In 1887, the renowned golf club
manufacturer Robert Forgan bought the house
and workshop, producing arguably the best golf
clubs of that era. The house remained in the
Forgan Family before being purchased by the
Carmichael family whose home it was for many
years. In 2004, the house was purchased by
an English businessman, who refurbished the
house to its current welcoming, upgraded state.
In 2007 a consortium of local businessmen
bought the house before being placed on
the market and purchased by Canadian
businessman James Kinnear in April 2010.
EVENTS
Over the last few years we have has
hosted some legendary events at the
property and we would like to share
some of these with you.
In July 2013 The British Ladies Open was held
at the Old Course and 9 The Links was home
to Suzann Pettersen and her parents Mona
& Axel for the week. Suzann and Jim hosted
a reception at the house during this time
where Graeme Baxter, the famous golf course
artist, unveiled a painting of the views from
the balcony at 9 The Links that he had been
commissioned to paint by Mr Kinnear.
Jim Kinnear and Suzann Pettersen hosted
a reception held at 9 The Links during the
2013 British Ladies Open
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Dunhill Links Championship
The annual Alfred Dunhill Links
Championship in October is one of the world’s
leading golf events in the world and is played
over three stunning Links Courses - the
Old Course, St Andrews, the Championship
Course, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. The final
competition is played over the Old Course.
The championship has a unique format. It
incorporates two separate competitions – an
individual professional tournament for the
world’s leading golfers, and a team competition
which features some of the most celebrated
amateur golfers playing alongside the
professionals.
Jim has had the opportunity of playing in the
competition in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
During the competition Mr Kinnear hosts a
reception at the house and is joined by many
golfers and celebrities. Doug McGuigan, a
South African professional even proposed to
his girlfriend on the balcony in 2013. She did
say yes!
Jim Kinnear and Caddie Willie Kelly during the Dunhill 2013
The National Arts Centre
Orchestra from Ottowa,
Canada
Eliza Dugdale and Maisie
The evening ended too soon as the guests had
to return to their Edinburgh Hotel but a great
evening was enjoyed by all.
Forty of the benefactors of the National Arts
Centre AC enjoyed a whisky tasting evening
and supper at 9 The Links while touring
with the Orchestra in the in September and
October 2015.
Mr Kinnear a former member of the board
NAC was presented with the baton from
the famous conductor Pinchas Zukerman’s
performance the evening prior to the event at
the Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
Robert Foster, husband of Julia Foster, NAC
Chairperson, Jayne Watson, NAC President,
Eliza Dugdale, girlfriend of Jim Kinnear and Jim Kinnear
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The week of the Open 2015,
July 15 -19
Although the weather damped the crowds
spirit during the Open, the hospitality was in
full swing at the house.
This is the second Open Championship
that Mr Kinnear has enjoyed at the
house with his family, friends and
business clients. What a week with the
final round finishing on Monday for
only the second time in history.
There was lots of socialising during the week:
We emptied the master bedroom of all
furniture and used this as our upstairs
entertaining area with bar. It has the best
viewing gallery over the Old Course and is
known as “The Royal Box of Golf ”.
We welcomed Mark Edworthy, Burrington
Estates and his family for 8 days at the house.
They hired the first floor of the house to
entertain clients including David Howell whom
Mark sponsors.
Jim with his brother David
Jim Kinnear with Mark Ingram,
Octagon and Fergus Patterson, MD Gant
UK and Ireland.
Scott Murdoch and Mark Edworthy,
Burrington Estates
David Howell
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Corporate Hospitality guests started
with breakfast/brunch and enjoyed
post drinks and canapés after the
final hole of the day had been played.
Over five days, guests enjoyed Mr
Kinnear’s renowned hospitality.
You just never knew who was going
to knock on the front door.
Scott Murdoch, CWS and friends with
Elliot McKenzie on the balcony before lunch!
Lady & Lord Balneil with
Robert Trent Jones Jr
Jim & Eliza &
Spanish film crew
Sir Jackie Stewart & Jim Kinnear on a blustery
Saturday afternoon during the Open 2015!
John McDermott –
on the balcony!
Bill & Jane Maycock –
Bermuda
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FUTURE GOLF EVENTS:
We are looking forward to the
next few years with an exciting
calendar of Golfing Events in
and around St Andrews.
RICOH LADIES OPEN
3- 6th August, 2017
Host to the Alfred Dunhill Links
Championship since 2001, the 2010 Open
Final Qualifying and the 2013 Ricoh Women’s
British Open Final Qualifying, Kingsbarns has
been widely acclaimed by players and media
alike since opening 14 years ago and has fitted
seamlessly into the famous golfing landscape of
St Andrews. Kingsbarns is universally thought
to be one of the World’s best modern courses,
ranked Number One in Golf Week’s Top 100
modern courses within the UK and ranked
18th on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Best Courses
Outside the United States.
THE OPEN 2018 CARNOUSTIE
19th - 22nd July, 2018
The Open in 2018 will return to the famous
Championship Course at Carnoustie.
The Championship Course has recently
been ranked at no 1 on the Rolex Top 1000
courses in the world and is known for some
of the best playoffs in the history of the Open
Championship.
SENIOR’S OPEN 2018
St Andrews 23rd - 26th July, 2018
The 2018 Senior’s Open will be played at The
Old Course, St Andrews.
Tom Watson is set to return for one last time,
in company with a number of champions who
can boast victories at St Andrews, including Sir
Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie and John Daly,
who turns 50 this year and is set to make his
Senior debut at Carnoustie this July.
Kingsbarns is only 6 miles from St Andrews.
THE BEST ADDRESS IN THE GOLFING WORLD
STAYING AT 9 THE LINKS
If you are interested in hiring the house for any
of these events or for a vacation with family
and friends or for corporate entertaining,
Elaine McKenzie our House Manager would be
delighted to discuss your requirement and put
together a package to suit your needs.
As part of our Concierge Service we will
arrange golf, transport, restaurant bookings,
private dining and anything else that you may
need to ensure you have a memorable stay at
“The Royal Box of Golf ”.
Second Floor Sitting Room with views over the Royal
and Ancient Club House and 18th Green
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CORPORATE & INCENTIVE EVENTS
9 The Links is the ideal venue
to host your Corporate or
Incentive events.
Marc Warren will meet you at 9 The Links in
the morning and spend the day with you on
one of St Andrews Courses giving some golfing
tips and playing 18 holes of golf.
We are delighted to announce that we have
teamed up with our friends Octagon Golf and
Scottish professional golfer Marc Warren who
plays on the European Tour to make your visit
even more special.
He will then join you on the balcony at 9
The Links for drinks, canapés and photo
opportunities followed by a Scottish themed
dinner peppered with golfing stories.
For guests staying at 9 The Links we can
arrange a “unique golfing experience”.
This is an opportunity not to be missed
and can be tailored to suit your individual
requirement!
For further details please visit our website
www.9thelinks.com