A golf course in St Andrews bearing the name of the former Prince Andrew will undergo a complete rebrand next month.
The Duke’s Course, situated approximately three miles from the historic Fife town centre, is set to be renamed The Craigtoun Course from January 5, taking its new identity from a neighbouring country park.
St Andrews Links Trust will assume responsibility for running the heathland course under a long-term lease arrangement.
The trust, which currently operates seven public courses in the area, including the iconic Old Course, will take over from golf resort operator Kohler, which has managed the venue alongside its Old Course Hotel ownership.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor name removed from major golf course in rebrand
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor officially opened the course three decades ago in 1995.
Unlike the traditional links courses that characterise the home of golf, this particular venue features heathland terrain.
The former royal went on to hold a prestigious position at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, serving as its captain.
The club, headquartered in St Andrews, represents one of golf’s most venerable institutions.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured on the golf course in 2004
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As part of his withdrawal from public duties, Andrew has relinquished his honorary membership at the club.
This decision came amid the fallout from his association with convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
Following widespread public criticism of his connections to Epstein, Andrew was stripped of his royal titles, including the Duke of York, as well as his princely status.
He now goes by the name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured on the golf course in 2008
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The club’s visual identity is also being transformed to sever ties with royalty.
A new logo depicting trees will replace the current design featuring a lion rampant clutching a saltire flag.
A press release announcing the changes described the course as taking on a “revitalised identity” but did not refer to the former prince.
Neil Coulson, chief executive of St Andrews Links Trust, said: “The agreement for The Craigtoun Course will see the first new course added to the Home of Golf’s portfolio in 18 years and presents an ideal opportunity to expand the golf experiences we offer.”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor enjoys playing golf
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In October, it was announced that he would vacate Royal Lodge and relocate to alternative accommodation on the King’s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
Democratic members of the US Congress have also demanded that he provide testimony to a committee examining Epstein’s activities.
Andrew failed to respond to their request before last month’s deadline.