Masters champion among big names in field for Alfred Dunhill Links

Some of the biggest names in golf will compete on the Old Course at St Andrews this October, as the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship returns.

Masters champion Danny Willett is among the early entries for the DP World Tour event, having lifted the title in 2021.

The Englishman, who won the Team Championship in 2016, the same year he put on the green jacket, will be joined by compatriot Tommy Fleetwood.

The 32-year-old has enjoyed a fine season, mostly on the PGA Tour, and will return to the iconic venue after winning the team competition in 2019.

Also named in the star-studded field are Billy Horschel and Padraig Harrington.

• DP World Tour partners with new circuit for 2024

• Jon Rahm’s live reaction to Thomas Ryder Cup pick

Horschel has featured in the event before, while Harrington is the most successful player in the history of the championship.

The Irish senior has claimed two individual titles and two team titles and would become the first three-time champion of the solo competition.

Home fans will have plenty to cheer for, as a host of Scottish stars prepare to tee it up in the Home of Golf.

Ryder Cup hopeful Robert MacIntyre heads a strong native challenge including Ewen Ferguson, Grant Forrest, Callum Hill, Richie Ramsay, Connor Syme, and Stephen Gallacher.

Last year’s champion Ryan Fox will also take part, as the New Zealander bids to defend his title.

Looking ahead to October, he said: “Last year was definitely my biggest win. The Alfred Dunhill Links has always been one of my favourite events.

• Bradley “super bummed’ to miss out on wildcard

• Fred Couple: Data told us to snub Justin Thomas

“I had a great final day on Sunday, and it doesn’t really get any better than coming down the Old Course with a chance to win the tournament and getting it done at the end.

“I’d always loved the event, the three fantastic golf courses, I love the format with the professionals playing with amateurs.

“To be honest I didn’t feel that comfortable with my golf game early in the week, then went out on Thursday and something clicked, and I shot 66 and it just went on from there.”

The event takes place from October 5-8 over three of Scotland’s most iconic courses.

The Old Course at St Andrews, the Championship course at Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns will alternate play for the opening three days.

Sunday’s final round then takes place on the famous links in Fife.

John Turnbull A graduate of the University of Stirling, John joined the bunkered team in 2023 as a Content Producer, with a responsibility for covering all breaking news, tour news, grassroots content and much more besides. A keen golfer, he plays the majority of his golf at Falkirk Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.