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The Oldest Golf Clubmaker in the World

Handcrafting Hickory Golf Clubs Since 1881

The St Andrews Golf Company is the only golf club manufacturer in the world retaining the traditional tools and skills to hand craft new authentic hickory golf clubs.

How We Make a Wood Head Golf Club

See the step by step processes we take to make our handcrafted traditional hickory shaft products, the last of their kind to be produced by skilled clubmakers using traditional methods in the "Home of Golf."

See the steps we take to make our handcrafted traditional hickory shaft products, the last of their kind to be produced by skilled clubmakers using traditional methods in the "Home of Golf."

Shop for Hickory Golf Clubs, Balls, Gifts and Accessories

Please visit our online Hickory Golf Shop to see our full range of hickory golf clubs, bags, balls, fashion, gifts and play items.

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Factory visit by vloggers Matt Fryer and Danny Maude

In late May, our factory was visited by vloggers Matt Fryer and Danny Maude. Matt and Danny are hugely popular on social media and have a combined YouTube subscriber following of 700,000. Both are PGA Professionals and were absolutely fascinated to learn the history of our brands and the craftmanship and processes used to build the only authentic hickory clubs made in the world today. They then took the clubs and balls to Scotscraig Golf Club to test them out on the course.

Factory Visit by Discovery Channel

The Discovery Channel recently visited our St Andrews factory to learn how we are continuing the tradition to handcraft hickory golf clubs.  We showed them step-by-step how to handcraft our wooden head 'Stag' hickory putter, and we used our simulation golf centre to compare the driving distance of a 150-year-old Long Nose club to a 100-year-old Brassie club and today's latest Modern Drivers.  They were astonished at the results.  

'Made in St Andrews' Custom Gifts, Prizes and Trophies

‘Made in St Andrews’ golf gifts, prizes and trophies with your Event brand are an ideal way to make your event a memorable day for everyone. Or with your corporate brand to thank your golf-loving employees or celebrate a special occasion with your clients. Catering to all budgets, our craftsmen create handmade personalised products built especially for you. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.

Our Master Hickory Golf Clubmakers

Tom stewart - legendary perfection.

Played by Bobby Jones, Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon.

George nicoll - the helping hand of golf.

Played by Sir Henry Cotton, Dai Rees and Vivien Saunders.

Playing Hickory Golf with Original Clubs

Many hickory golf players enjoy playing with original hickory golf clubs. We can help you source, authenticate, and build your set of original hickory golf clubs. We can also help you with general repairs and restoration projects. Please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.

Please visit our Golf Shop in St Andrews

Please visit our Hickory Golf shop in St Andrews to see our hand-crafted hickory golf shafted clubs and hickory golf bags for playing golf. As well as our full collection of antique golf clubs, antique golf putter, and other interesting old golf clubs for sale.  We also have a wide range of vintage golf art, vintage golf clubs, vintage golf putters, vintage golf bags, tweed plus fours and other items for the vintage golfer.

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Partnering with Global Golf Crafstmen

We work closely with other golf artisans worldwide who continue the art of hand-crafting golf clubs. We help them design, assemble, and make modern golf clubs with their brand in St Andrews. We also help them sell their products in our St Andrews shop. Please get in touch with us to discuss how we can work together.

Partnering with Golf Crafstmen

Seeking Worldwide Sales Agents

As hickory golf expands worldwide, we seek agents to help support and expand our global customers. If your business or other interests give you access to a community that may be interested in our hickory golf products, please get in touch and let’s discuss how we can work together to expand the fun, fashion, and friendship of hickory golf.

Sir Bob Charles visits the St Andrews Golf Company factory

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming 1963 Open champion Sir Bob Charles to our shop. Mr Charles is looking to grow hickory golf in New Zealand, and we can’t wait to build you your perfect left-handed set of hickories.

Gary Player and our Hickory Long Nose Club

Open week is in full swing, and today we had the pleasure of spending the morning with Gary Player. We had a nice discussion with Mr Player about equipment and he was very impressed with one of our long-nosed clubs, a McEwan featherie.

WELCOME TO DRUMGOLF

Drumgolf Tours Ltd has combined professional Travel Agent & Tour Operator insurance cover provided by Touchstone Underwriting.

Drumgolf is a St Andrews based Scottish golf tour specialist. In 2022, we celebrated our 25th year in business and for many years we have been selected as an authorized provider of Guaranteed Old Course tee time packages by the St Andrews Links Trust.

We have developed formidable links with all the key Championship golf courses in Scotland and have an excellent track record in securing guaranteed tee times on the likes of Muirfield and Royal Troon.

we offer unrivalled local knowledge and a highly personalised ‘hands on’ service. This is reflected in the fact that over 70% of our business is repeat custom or referrals from satisfied Drumgolf clients. We look forward to preparing a detailed and competitively priced Scottish golf vacation quotation for your consideration. In the meantime enjoy browsing our website and I wish you all the best from God’s country.

Our Promise

Drumgolf is much more than your average golf tour operator - we organise and run some of the finest golf tours Scotland has to offer.

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Our sister company, Drumscot, offers a wide variety of luxury non golfing tours of Scotland.

At Drumgolf we can incorporate non golfing activities into your Golfing tour as well, click below to find more information about your options or simply enquire and let us know what you are looking for on your Scottish Golf Vacation.

Golf Course of the Season

Western gailes - 2023.

One of Scotland's finest and toughest links courses, Western Gailes never fails to deliver. With such majestic neighbours as Royal Troon, Prestwick and Dundonald, not to mention the Ailsa Turnberry Course slightly further down the coast, it would be easy for this scintillating course to be overshadowed, but it's 7,000 yards of undulating fairways are a delight to play and it is no surprise that it regularly featured as a Final Qualifying venue for the Open Championship when the event has been held in Ayrshire.Expect sand dunes, ferocious winds, thick gorse and narrow fairways with natural bowl-shaped greens where you'll be rewarded for good golf but equally punished for any mistakes you make!!Inside the impressive clubhouse, you will find a warm welcome from members and some fine hospitality, including a complimentary lunch with your green fees. The wood-panelled décor gives a real feel for the history of the club, of which its membership is rightfully proud and there's much evidence of the club's historic events marked on its walls.

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Exclusive access to the old course and authorized provider of guaranteed st andrews old course tee times..

Embark on a golfing journey like no other with ProScot Golf Tours, your gateway to the revered St Andrews Golfing Experiences. Playing The Old Course at St Andrews is a dream cherished by golfers worldwide, a dream we are uniquely positioned to fulfill. As one of the select few companies globally granted the status of an Authorized Provider of St Andrew’s Old Course tee times, ProScot Golf Tours stands in a privileged position to turn your golfing aspirations into reality.

As you navigate through this page, you’ll find a selection of St Andrews-oriented golf packages, each offering a unique way to experience the hallowed fairways of The Old Course. And as a mark of our authenticity and commitment, our Authorized Provider badge of authenticity is proudly displayed, assuring you of our exclusive access and trusted service.

ProScot Golf Tours Ltd takes immense pride in our authorization to offer guaranteed tee times at the iconic Old Course. This rare and prestigious opportunity is part of our tailor-made golf packages, which are meticulously crafted to ensure an experience befitting the legend of St Andrews. Each package includes a minimum 7-night stay and encompasses not just golf but also accommodation and transport, ensuring a seamless and luxurious experience.

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For those seeking a more personalized experience, we invite you to create your custom golf tour. Let us help you design a journey that caters to your specific desires, whether it’s playing one of Scotland’s iconic courses or combining several of our hidden gems for the ultimate golfing adventure. Request a quote and let us craft an unforgettable golfing experience that echoes the grandeur and tradition of these esteemed Scottish Golfing Venues.

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The old course, St Andrews

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The Old Course, St Andrews

The Old Course at St Andrews, the birthplace of golf, boasts a six-century legacy sculpted by nature rather than an architect’s design. Starting and ending in the heart of town, it’s famed for expansive double greens and shared fairways, alongside 112 imposing bunkers. The 17th hole, known as golf’s toughest par 4, requires a tee shot over part of a famous hotel. The Road Hole bunker and road itself await errant shots. A must-visit on every golfer’s list, it’s hosted The Open Championship 30 times, most recently the 150th anniversary in July 2022, when Cameron Smith claimed the title.

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Caddies (Request in advance through Links Golf)

Electric Buggies (Limited availability for permanently disabled golfers)

Practice Facilities: Putting green and driving range 1/2 mile from 1st tee

Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire

Designed by David McLay Kidd and opened to the public in the summer of 2008, the Castle Course is the newest addition to the St Andrews portfolio. Situated on the east side of the town, the course offers spectacular views of the famous old town of St Andrews, St Andrews Bay and over towards Carnoustie. The course takes its name from Kinkell Castle, which, five hundred years ago, stood on a headland two miles southeast of the town centre where the new layout begins. The Castle Course offers golfers an excellent alternative to playing the older, more traditional courses when visiting St Andrews.

Electric Buggies: Medical certificate required and caddy to drive.

Practice Facilities: Driving range, short game area and putting green.

Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire.

Eight miles south of St Andrews lies Kingsbarns, possibly the last true links to be developed in Scotland. In fact, Kingsbarns’ golf origins go back some 200 years when it was home to a nine-hole course and golf club. The new revival is heralded as a truly spectacular and worthy addition to the legendary St Andrews portfolio. Embracing the sea as it does, the layout is superb with each hole offering a great sea view, and seven of them actually playing over or alongside the sea. The course design provides great variety and presents a stiff golfing challenge balanced by generous greens and wide fairways.

Electric Buggies: One available. Medical certificate required.

Dress Code: Smart casual golf wear. No caps in lounge.

Formed in 1786, the Crail Golfing Society is the 7th oldest Golf Club in the world and consists of two courses, the Balcomie and the Craighead. Situated only 11 miles from St Andrews, these true links style courses are extremely popular with both locals and tourists. The Balcomie was laid out by Tom Morris in 1895, but was played on many years before. Set on a magnificent coastline this challenging course is highly regarded for its testing holes, standard of greens and breathtaking scenery; watch out for the fifth, described by Sam Torrance as the hardest par four in Scotland.

Electric Buggies: Four available.

Dress Code: Smart golfing attire. No denims and shorts must be tailored.

Just over 10 miles south of St Andrews lies Elie Golf Course. This is one of Scotland’s most delightful courses, with panoramic views over the Firth of Forth and a finish akin to St Andrews Old Course as the closing two holes take you back into the middle of the town. The course is steeped in history and dates back to 1589, when a royal charter was passed granting the villagers official permission to play over the links. James Braid, 5-times winner of the Open who was born in nearby Earlsferry, described the 13th hole at Elie as ‘the best hole in golf’.

Electric Buggies: One available.

Practice Facilities: Driving range and putting green.

Dress Code: No denim. Knee length socks must be worn with shorts. No mobile phones are permitted. Members Lounge - Jacket & tie.

Dumbarnie Links is located 11 miles directly south of St Andrews on the Fife coast with a mile and half sea frontage overlooking the Firth of Forth. This Clive Clark design golf course has a unique topography that climbs from the water’s edge to a high point of 80 feet above sea level. The extensive 345-acre site at Dumbarnie has dual elevations, which are connected by a flowing escarpment and have provided the opportunity to create a number of elevated tees where holes play directly towards panoramic views of the sea.

Electric Buggies 

Lundin Links is a very picturesque yet challenging golf course located on the east coast of the Kingdom of Fife, with stunning views out across the Firth of Forth to North Berwick, Gullane, Longniddry and Edinburgh. Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1868, the course was extensively redesigned by James Braid in 1909 and is regularly used as an Open Qualifying Venue when the tournament is held at nearby St Andrews. The fine links fairways, excellent greens, open burns and strategic bunkering make this course well worth a visit.

Practice Facilities: Putting green.

Dress Code: No denims or collarless shirts. No hats or golf shoes in the clubhouse.

Situated on a renowned stretch of links between Monifieth and the world famous Carnoustie, Panmure Golf Club has been used as a venue for qualifying for The Open. The club was founded in 1845, but moved to its current site in 1899; several holes on the course were altered in 1922 on the advice of the legendary James Braid. Ben Hogan practised here for the 1953 Open at Carnoustie, which he won by four shots. The course features his favourite hole, the dogleg 6th, which heralds the toughest stretch around the turn.

Practice Facilities: Practice area and putting green.

Dress Code: No denims or trainers. No golf shoes, caps or hats in clubhouse.

While celebrated as one of the great venues in championship golf, Carnoustie must also be regarded as one of the most demanding. This is a tough golf course that few have tamed and it is often described as Scotland’s ultimate golfing challenge. Carnoustie is truly a great test for the able golfer and it is neither for the novice nor the faint hearted, although everyone who loves and enjoys the game will marvel at its intricacies. It is simply a ‘must’ for the avid player; as Hogan said, ‘No player’s experience can be complete without playing Carnoustie’. Fashioned by Old Tom Morris in 1857, and extended by James Braid in 1926, Carnoustie has played host to several Open Championships.

Electric Buggies: One available. Medical certificate required and caddy must drive.

Practice Facilities: Seven golf simulators for warming up and a putting green.

The New Course, St Andrews

Designed by Old Tom Morris and opened in 1895, this is hardly a ‘new’ course! It is, in fact, a classic links course and a first-class golfing challenge. With the traditional out and backlayout, the New is characterised by well-designed greenside and fairway bunkers, and tough homeward holes. Although overshadowed by its illustrious neighbour, the New Course is a must play for any golfer visiting the town of St Andrews.

Electric Buggies: Medical certificate required or over 65 years of age. Only 2 buggies available.

Practice Facilities: Driving range 1 mile from the 1st tee, putting green.

Originally opened on Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 and designed for ladies and children, the Jubilee Course underwent a re-design by Donald Steel in 1988 and is now reputed to be the toughest of the St Andrews championship links. Created on a narrow strip of land between the sea and the New Course, the raised tees provide great views but also expose golfers to prevalent winds, which sweep in from the bay. Any golfer visiting St Andrews should play at least one round of golf on the challenging Jubilee Course.

The Medallists Package

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The Scorers Package

The caddies package, the scorers premium package, the champions package, the engravers package.

Trump Turnberry | Troon 2024

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Old Course Tee Times Enquiry

Two Golfers | 9th Aug 2024

Old Course Tee Times are available as part of a minimum 5 night tour. Fill in the form below to enquire about our packages.

Space for two golfers available.

The St Andrews Old Course Ballot is drawn two days ahead of play with the exception of Friday as there is no play on the Old Course on Sundays.

To enter the ballot, golfers names, home golf clubs and handicaps are required (Maximum of 36 for both men and ladies). The deadline for entering the ballot is 2pm and the results are usually available by 4pm.

Links Golf St Andrews take care of the above process for all golfers who have their golf tour booked with us. We will advise clients if they have been successful in the Old Course Ballot and if not, arrange alternative golf.

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From £1,800/per person

Unrivalled location at Marine Troon Hotel.

Located alongside the 18th hole at Royal Troon within the reimagined Marine Hotel, guests will indulge in the finest hospitality whilst witnessing the Championship from just a stone’s throw away. Enjoy the Rabbit Restaurant, a sophisticated yet welcoming dining room with comfort in mind. Or, enjoy the Seal Bar offering a more informal, relaxed style of hospitality of the highest standard. Medallists also benefits from having the option of al fresco dining on the terrace alongside the 18th hole. Medallists is the perfect experience for the golfing fanatic looking for something special and memorable.

What to expect

• Official Admission ticket to The 152nd Open including course and hospitality suite access and Fast-Track entrance
• Fully inclusive food and beverage service across multiple restaurants*
• Access to the private terrace with seating*
• Player Q&A with past or present player
• Reserved 18th green grandstand seat
• Access to a reserved area in the Postage Stamp grandstand
• Access to the Origins Halfway House on-course
• Full TV coverage of play throughout the facility

*Please note that it is not possible to book a table *Seats are available to Medallist customers on a first come, first serve basis

Dining and drinks

• Breakfast selection from the kitchen including warm pastries and fresh fruit
• Lunch consisting of a wide variety of grazing plates, food stations and presentations from local food heroes
• Sweet and savoury snacks to return to after being out on the course
• Full complimentary bar throughout the day, including fine wines, beer, champagne, spirits and soft drinks

From £330/per person

Hearty classics served up in a stylish and relaxed environment.

Scorers is a stylish introduction to sporting hospitality.  Guests have the opportunity to soak up all the action in a fun, festival style atmosphere. Located on the lower level of the Origins Hospitality Pavilion on the 15th hole, Scorers boasts a private garden area and large outdoor LED screen allowing you to enjoy time with your group in this lively setting, while keeping track of the play on-course.  This bistro-style fare and flexible layout of this experience makes it perfect for businesses looking to entertain guests in a relaxed, spacious environment or for golf fans looking to enhance their day, whether under cover or al fresco.

Upgrade to Scorers Premium and you will benefit from your own private table for the entire day. Scorers Premium is available for 10 guests per table.

• Official Admission ticket to The 152nd Open with Fast Track entrance
• Conveniently located on the 15th hole
• Parking pass (1 per 4 guests)
• Full TV coverage of play within the club
• Welcome desk with experienced hosting staff
• Private garden area with large outdoor screen covering all the action
• Private restroom facilities
• Informal unreserved seating inside and outside
• Breakfast rolls and a selection of pastries with tea, coffee and juices
• Roaming waiters to assist with beverage service
• Chefs preparing wholesome classics alongside a grazing lunch buffet and an abundant ploughman’s selection
• Delicious sweet and savoury afternoon snacks
• Dessert stations for guests to enjoy something sweet as part of their meal
• Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks

From £1,020/per person

Premium grazing in the heart of the action.

With its informal style and relaxed atmosphere, Caddies is the perfect base for your day at The Open, whilst still offering a host of premium benefits. Located on the lower level, the private balcony offers prime views of the 15th hole, where you can catch the best players as they tackle this challenging hole. Our talented and creative chefs have designed a delicious grazing buffet filled with tasty bites, offering you and your guests the flexibility to come and go as you please, whether you’re taking in all the action from the balcony or out on the course. Plus, with over ten hours of world-class golf and premium hospitality, Caddies is the perfect place to entertain clients or spend time with friends and family away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds. Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience.

• Located overlooking Royal Troon’s challenging 15th hole
• Private lower level balcony
• Official admission ticket to The 152nd Open with fast track entrance
• Souvenir programme and order of play
• Full TV coverage of play
• Air conditioning
• Private restroom facilities within the pavilion
• Dedicated hospitality staff to ensure the smooth running of your day
• Premium grazing style menu featuring local produce
• Lounge buffet designed to provide flexible dining throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks
• Full complimentary bar, including wines, beer, Champagne, house spirits and soft drinks
• Reserved seating for the day - smaller groups may be accommodated on shared tables

From £690/per person

Situated in the heart of the golf course, Scorers Premium (available for 10 guests per table) provides a comfortable base with easy access for you and your guests to watch the world’s best players tackle this deceptively difficult links course.

Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the private garden and watch events unfold on the large TV screen whilst savouring the bistro-style fare.

• Your own private table for the entire day

From £2,220/per person

Unprecedented access and an unforgettable experience. Champions at The Open is a dream come true for any golf fan – offering unrivalled access to the course and players, as well as world-class hospitality away from the crowds. Built with the golf enthusiast in mind, this spacious experience takes you behind the scenes at Royal Troon and delves into the history and unforgettable stories of the Champion Golfers. Reserved seats in the 18th Green Grandstands guarantee superb views of the world’s greatest golfers. You will have the chance to follow in their footsteps and play the Championship course following The Open (subject to availability). A truly unforgettable experience.

• On-course views of the action from the private balcony
• Q&A with past or present player
• Parking pass (1 per 2 guests)
• Souvenir programme and Order of Play
• Welcome lounge and hospitality hosting staff
• Private tables to suit your group size *
• Option to purchase 18th Green Grandstand seats (can be purchased at an additional cost – subject to availability)
• Your choice of plated breakfast served alongside warm pastries, seasonal fruits and freshly squeezed juices
• Champagne and canapé reception
• Four-course á la carte lunch featuring local produce
• Full complimentary bar throughout the day, including fine wines, beer, Champagne, house spirits and soft drinks
• Afternoon tea served as your group returns from the course

From £1,050/per person

The engraver’s art is all about precision and the finest detail.

It is silver service – premium, polished, select – demanding grace under pressure to deliver the highest quality workmanship when the winner is known and the world is watching.  Engravers is one of our most exclusive polished experiences at The 152nd Open. You and your guests can indulge in the finest hospitality whilst enjoying all the action away from the crowds within this spacious and premium setting.  Set against the stunning backdrop of Royal Troon’s 15th hole, you and your guests will enjoy unrivalled on-course views of the action and Firth of Clyde and beyond.  Before or after your meal, you are ideally placed to get out amongst the crowd and walk the course.  You and your guests will be treated to the finest cuisine throughout the day including Champagne and canapés and a four-course à la carte lunch.

• Private tables to suit your group size*

From £420/per person

Scorers is a stylish introduction to sporting hospitality at The Open. Guests have the opportunity to soak up all the action in a fun, festival style atmosphere. Located in the vibrant Spectator Village, a short walk away from the 1st Tee and 18th Green at Royal Portrush, Scorers is the perfect base for the day to return to after following the world’s best golfers around the challenging links course.

The bistro-style fare and flexible layout of this experience makes it the perfect setting for businesses looking to entertain guests in a relaxed, spacious environment or for golf fans looking to enhance their day in a purpose-built facility. For those looking to have a reserved table for the entire day, you can upgrade to Scorers Premium and a private area within Scorers with its own private bar. This is only available for groups of 10.

• Conveniently located in the Spectator Village
• Official Open admission ticket with priority access
• Access to walk the course
• Souvenir programmes
• Private reserved seating to accommodate varying group sizes
• Chefs preparing wholesome classics alongside a grazing lunch buffet
• Informal unreserved seating to accommodate varying group sizes

From £1,080/per person

Caddies has an informal style, providing a comfortable base for your day at The Open, whilst still offering a host of premium benefits in a spacious and relaxed environment. Located on the lower level, the private balcony offers prime views of the 1st hole, where you can catch the best players in the world in action as they tackle this challenging hole.

The delicious grazing buffet is designed by our talented and creative chefs, allowing you the flexibility to come and go as you please, whether watching from the balcony or out on the course. Caddies is the perfect location to enjoy up to 10 hours of world class golf and premium hospitality with clients, guests, friends or family away from the crowds.

• Located against the stunning backdrop of Royal Portrush’s 1st hole
• Views from the ground floor balcony

From £1,410/per person

Fine dining and silver service in a refined atmosphere

Engravers is one of our most exclusive, polished experiences at The 153rd Open. You and your guests can indulge in the finest hospitality whilst enjoying all the action away from the crowds within this spacious and premium setting. Set against the stunning backdrop of Royal Portrush’s 1st hole, you and your guests will enjoy superb on-course views of the action as the world’s best start their round. Before or after your meal, you are ideally placed to get out amongst the crowd and walk the course.

Those lucky enough to get a table in Engravers will be treated to the finest cuisine throughout the day including a full Irish breakfast, four course à la carte lunch and our traditional Open afternoon tea. All your dining and drinks are included within your Engravers experience.

From £2,280/per person

Unprecedented access and an unforgettable experience.

Champions at The Open is a dream come true for any golf fan – offering unrivaled access to behind the scenes tours, as well as world-class hospitality away from the crowds. Built with the golf enthusiast in mind, this spacious experience takes you behind the scenes at Royal Portrush and delves into the history and unforgettable stories of The Champion Golfers.

Experience the ups and downs of Royal Portrush’s Par 3, 13th hole from your own private balcony whilst enjoying a glass of Champagne. Or, take your reserved seat in the 18th Green Grandstand as the world’s greatest complete their rounds.

A truly unforgettable experience.

• Stunning on-course views, overlooking the Par 3, 13th green.
• Reserved seat in the 18th Green Grandstand
• ‘Behind the Scenes’ experiences with unprecedented access to restricted areas at The Open
• Breakfast selection from the kitchen including warm pastries, fruit, smoothies and the morning’s papers
• Sweet and savoury afternoon snacks to return to after being out on the course
• Full complimentary bar throughout the day, including fine wines, beer, Champagne, spirits and soft drinks

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Stay at The Culloden Estate & Spa for The Open at Royal Portrush 2025

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Situated to the south of Royal Dornoch, Tain is a heathland/links course with spectacular views. Designed originally by Old Tom Morris as a fifteen-hole course in 1890, it was extended to eighteen holes in 1894; eleven Morris holes are still in play today. This is an easy walking course with the river meandering through three of the holes. Always presented in beautiful condition, Tain is a good test of golf, with clever bunkering and natural water hazards. Tain is located 35 miles north of Inverness.

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Golf Vacations to St Andrews

Visit the spiritual home of golf.

A pilgrimage to play golf at St Andrews is one every devout golfer should take at least once in their lifetime. Located on the dramatic Fife peninsula on  Scotland’s  east coast, St Andrews is the spiritual home of golf.

Famous for the Old Course’s iconic Swilken Bridge, Road Hole, Hell Bunker, and Valley of Sin – alongside some of golf’s greatest moments.

The beautiful town of St Andrews is the ideal setting for a Scottish golf vacation. Alongside the wonderful bars, restaurants, and endless character, the town is also surrounded by a series of famous and internationally renowned clubs.  St Andrews golf courses in Scotland include  Kingsbarns ,  Dumbarnie Links , and Open Championship venue  Carnoustie , as well as St Andrews Links’ other spectacular courses, including the New Course and Jubilee Course.

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Despite being the busiest course on the planet, and demand being greater than ever, we can advise you on the best way to experience the home of golf, and recommend other highlights in Scotland.

Recommended St Andrews Golf Tour

Key features.

Nothing compares to the iconic setting of St Andrews, the entire town is built for golf, with so much to explore in this quiet corner of Scotland, you’ll find yourself wanting to return here time after time.

Sample Itinerary

Drive/Transfer from either Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, check in at Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, and explore the iconic town.

Dine at the Bistro Du Vin, and enjoy their excellent wine list and steaks, including their exceptional chateaubriand.

Drive/Transfer to Golf at Carnoustie , labeled ‘golf’s greatest test’. After golf, unwind with a visit to the R&A World Golf Museum, and discover how golf has been played in St Andrews since the 1500’s.

Drive/Transfer to Golf at Kingsbarns , a relatively new course in the context of St Andrews, but undoubtedly a modern-day great. In fact, during our recent visit to the 150th Open Championship , special guest John Daly claimed it was his favorite course in Scotland.

Return to St Andrews for a drink at Rusacks famous rooftop restaurant and bar.

Drive/Transfer to Golf at Dumbarnie Links , another iconic venue on the Fife coast, with 1.5 miles of coastline and endless views over the Firth of Forth.

Enjoy Dinner at Little Italy, be sure to ask about ‘Mr Barolo’, the local nickname of our very own Scottish golfing expert, and wine connoisseur, Euan Findlay.

Play the New Course, Jubilee or Castle course at St Andrews Links. Each of these layouts provides a feeling of tradition and history as they run parallel to the Old Course.

On return to the town, refresh with an Ice Cream from the world-famous Jannettas Gelateria, it won’t be your only visit!

Drive/Transfer to Golf at Balcomie Links, lesser known but just as historic and impressive as its more famous neighbors, this links is filled with unique features; natural hollows, stone walls, and bunker faces clad in old railway sleepers.

On return to St Andrews, dine at the award-winning Haar Restaurant, fine dining utilizing the best in Scottish ingredients.

Those lucky enough to have a reserved tee time* will play the Old Course, alternatively our local team will ensure your group is entered into the ballot daily*. Explore St Andrews links, take a photograph on the Swilken Bridge and pick your line over the Old Course Hotel, on the iconic Road Hole.

Finish your day at the greatest 19th hole in golf, the modest Jigger Inn to reminisce about your trip.

*Our team will enter you into the ballot for every day of your trip, if successful your itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

Transfer to airport, or additional golfing region for an extended itinerary.

Tour Summary

7 nights accommodation based on twin/double share, including daily breakfast 

6 rounds of golf

On Site assistance of a Premier Golf Representative 

All taxes and fees included

5* package from $7,102

4* package from $6,735

Based on travel in mid-season (Spring & Fall), group of 4 golfers sharing twin/double, including Airport, Hotel & Golf Transfers.

Best accommodation for golf at St Andrews

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St Andrews has several amazing accommodations but one of my favorites has to be the Ruscaks St Andrews Hotel which overlooks the infamous Old Course. The 18 at Rusacks is found on the rooftop of the hotel as well as two other restaurants.

You also cannot beat the views or location at the Rufflets Hotel. Everywhere you look is breathtaking and it truly feels like you are in your own little village, including a 5-minute stroll to the coast.

St Andrews Golf Courses

The Old Course

The iconic Old Course at St Andrews is the most famous and alluring for golfers worldwide, hosting 30 Open Championships. Highlights include the road hole, Swilcan Bridge, and the Valley of Sin.

Designed by Old Tom Morris in 1895, the ‘New’ Course offers a challenging layout with undulating fairways and narrow tee shots. Despite its name, it complements the Old Course with a more demanding play.

Jubilee Course

Opened in 1897 for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, the Jubilee Course is the most challenging at St Andrews. Its coastal holes and prevailing winds offer stunning views and a rigorous golfing test.

Castle Course

The Castle Course, opened in 2008, offers stunning cliffside views south of St Andrews. Its elevated position provides a unique contrast to the traditional links courses, creating a memorable golfing experience.

Eden Course

Designed by Harry Colt, the Eden Course opened in 1914. Known for its natural boundaries and severe bunkering, it offers a forgiving and enjoyable experience for mid to high handicappers.

Strathtyrum Course

Opened in 1993, the Strathtyrum Course is perfect for new players and high handicappers, yet still challenging for all. Its shorter length makes it an excellent introductory round in St Andrews.

Balgove Course

A 9-hole, par 30 course ideal for beginners, families, and sharpening short game skills. With no bunkers and minimal water hazards, it offers a fun and accessible round.

“I could take out of my life everything except my experiences at St Andrews and I would still have a rich, full life.” Bobby Jones

Iconic golf courses near St Andrews

With an 18 month waiting list for reserved tee times at the Old Course, those looking to book a St Andrews golf vacation may want to consider playing on some of Scotland’s other iconic courses, when visiting the famous town.

Due to the Old Course being built on common land with public access, anyone has the opportunity to take a walk on the famous greens without a tee time. Why not play other great courses on Scotland’s east coast, and still enjoy the atmosphere and history of the Old Course?

Kingsbarns Links

Highly regarded in the Scottish golfing community, Kingsbarns Golf Links offers uninterrupted views of the rugged coastline from almost all points of the course. Although it is a newer course, what it lacks in history it makes up for in great playing conditions and an impeccable layout. It is rated among the top 50 golf courses in the world and has excellent facilities.

Carnoustie is another of Scotland’s golf courses that ranks among the world top 100. A huge coastal links course, it is considered the most difficult course in the United Kingdom and among the most formidable in the world. Hazards include over 100 bunkers, rough, ditches, and out-of-bounds areas, on top of exposing wind from the North Sea that make it one of the most demanding and exciting courses to play. Carnoustie is the perfect place for those looking to test their game with a real challenge.

Dumbarnie Links

This 350 acre links course lies within the huge Balcarres estate and features a series of holes running along the coast, making for unique and dramatic views as you play. Dumbarnie boasts a modern design by Clive Clark who incorporated a variety of elevated tee positions into the course. Although occasionally overlooked, this course is consistently favored by those who visit.

Premier Golf can create your dream St Andrews golf package. With an office located in the town, we have a local team on hand to facilitate your trip. Their local knowledge and good relationships on the ground ensure your trip meets all of your requirements.

St Andrews golf packages are highly sought after, pre-booked tee times at the Old Course sold out through 2023. However there are a range of ways to get a tee time , or simply visit the hallowed ground as part of your trip.

What Makes St Andrews Special?

St Andrews is the birthplace of golf and home to the oldest golf course in the world, which itself boasts the sport’s most iconic landmark, the Swilken Bridge. Having already hosted the Open Championship a grand total of 29 times, and with the iconic 150th edition of the event won by Cameron Smith having taken place there in 2022, the club continues to make golfing history.

Although steeped in history, the course is not only favored for its historic significance, but it is also celebrated for its beautiful views and exhilarating playing conditions. There are a variety of acclaimed courses at St Andrews, with each one of them having its own personality and unique elements.

St Andrews Reviews

Amazing time.

The 3 golf courses we played were a real highlight – we liked the experience of the different kinds of courses and must say, that Kingsbarns was amazing! What an experience!

My husband and son played Carnoustie on Sunday as well and liked it a lot – they had a day of sunshine out there.

Incredible trip

Just a quick note on how much we enjoyed our trip. The hotels, golf, restaurants and transportation were all terrific (especially getting on the Old Course!!!). Also, who ever had the connection upstairs on the weather…a big thank you!

Loved every minute

Thank you for my “BUCKET LIST” trip to Scotland.

The Premier Golf staff exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The courses were impeccable. The accommodations were first class

Every moment of the trip we felt catered too and treated most kindly. It was 72 and sunny when we tee’ed off on the

“Old Course” *Goo sebumps*

My most sincere thanks for the trip of a lifetime!

Excellent time

Wow, what a great trip. It’s taken a few days for me to finally settle down and I have to say the trip to Scotland was fantastic. I am assuming you must have sent a memo to the weather gods because the weather turned out to be great. The hotels were excellent, especially in St . Andrews. Heidi’s recommendation of 18 Rusacks was absolutely on point!

The most amazing part was how Euan kept us on point. I swear he must have a twin brother because he was present at every single outing even when our groups were split. What a great person.

Kingsbarns!

Also, the golf were all magnificent. Kingsbarns is my second favorite golf course I have played to The Augusta National. The craziest thing is that the Kittocks resort course turned out to be the most difficult. Breathtaking views of the North Sea on the courses we played. One word comes to mind ” WOW”. I look forward to going back to Scotland in the next few years and I will only use Premier Golf.

Book a Golf Vacation to St Andrews with Premier Golf

With decades of experience planning and organizing golf vacations around the world, Premier Golf can help to plan your luxury Scotland golf vacation. We can tailor every element of your trip to your exact needs, and include any courses or hotels to suit your taste, while also recommending lesser-known gems. A St Andrews golf trip is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and our representatives will guarantee every element of your trip goes smoothly from arrival to departure.

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St Andrews FAQs

There are 10 golf courses in St Andrews. They form the St Andrews Links Trust. Most famous of these is the Old Course , which is considered to be the birthplace of golf. The other courses at St Andrews are the New Course, the Jubilee Course, the Castle Course, the Eden Course, the Strathtyrum Course, the Balgove Course, the Old Course Hotel Course, and the St Andrews Links Academy Course.

Handicap certificates are required at St Andrews on some courses, but not all. The Old Course requires a handicap certificate, but the other courses do not.

Green Fee rates vary throughout the year but will be included in all Premier Golf packages.

Yes, they are public courses. Anyone can play golf at St Andrews, however Old Course tee times are limited and popular. We recommend entering the Ballot to gain a tee time .

There are 4 courses at St Andrews Links, The Old Course, the New Course, the Jubilee and the Castle Course. The Old Course is the most popular course at St Andrews and one of the most famous in the World. It is considered the birthplace of golf and has hosted The Open Championship 29 times.

The Balgove is considered to be the easiest course at St Andrews.

The Old Course is the most popular course at St Andrews and is regarded as one of the most famous in the World.

It is not required but for the whole experience on The Old Course it is recommended, especially for first time players. Caddie’s can provide advice on club selection, course strategy, and help you find your ball in the rough.

Yes, we recommend combining with Edinburgh & East Lothian or Ayrshire . These areas are home to some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

We recommend April through September. This is when the weather is usually mild and the courses are in good condition.

All Premier Golf Packages are customizable, so you can choose the courses you want to play and the length of your stay. We recommend playing the Old Course, Kingsbarns , Dumbarnie and Carnoustie .

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For the ultimate Scottish golf tour, choose one of our Old Course at St. Andrews golf packages

Every serious golfer dreams of teeing off at the legendary Old Course at St. Andrews – the world’s oldest and most iconic golf course. With our range of St. Andrews golf tours, you can make your dream a reality.

We offer a host of one-of-a-kind St. Andrews golf trips, from weekend power plays of five courses in three days to leisurely six-day St. Andrews golf tours with whisky tastings . Our golf experiences aren’t all about the Old Course either – there are six other courses in St. Andrews, including the far-from-new 19th century New Course and the hugely challenging Jubilee Course . No wonder St. Andrews is called the Home of Golf.

Our St. Andrews golf tours also include other renowned courses in the Fife & Angus regions, including the historic championship courses at Carnoustie , the windswept links at Crail and the lush green course at Kingsbarns .

As well as golf experiences, you’ll have time to enjoy the history of St. Andrews, the natural beauty of the region and a pint or two in the quaint Jigger Inn. You can also say hi to Kevin, who is based in St. Andrews.

So what are you waiting for? Click on one of our St. Andrews golf packages 2021 below to find out more.

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ABOUT SCOTTISH GOLF EXPERIENCE

Scottish Golf Experience was founded by Old Course caddie Kevin Fogarty and it’s mission is to provide a diversified experience of Scotland that includes golf, food, beverage, tours and local insights about the history of the St. Andrews Links, the ancient township of St. Andrews, Fife and Scotland as a whole.

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6 rounds of golf. 7 nights twin accommodation.

Private driver / guide throughout in luxury mini-coach (price based on 8 sharing)

Or self-drive minivan with insurance shared between 4 people.

Airport ‘meet and greet’. Support from area office with 24 hour on call service

Also part of our service to request caddies and book carts, suggest and arrange sightseeing tours and other non-golf activities, recommend restaurants etc

Arrive at Aberdeen Airport, met by AGS Representative, collect auto or meet your private driver/guide. Travel to Inverness your base for 4 nights.

Play Royal Dornoch , it has all the character of the best of links golf courses, and most of the difficulties. 

Play Nairn , a real thinker’s golf course, not exceptionally long, but careful positioning of drives is vital. Visit Benromach Distillery.

Play Boat of Garten , a challenging golf course in a magnificent setting. Visit Glenlivet Distillery.

Play Moray Old , a classic links course with hazardous gorse and pot bunkers. After golf, travel to Aberdeen (your base for 3 nights) visiting Glendronach Distillery on route.

Play Cruden Bay , it creates unique challenges demanding the skills of power, placement and fine judgement upon the discerning golfer.

Play Royal Aberdeen , Balgownie course that can test even the better golfer with its variable conditions. Visit Glen Garioch Distillery.

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The major golf courses in Scotland are on the West coast south of Glasgow, on the East Coast near Edinburgh and St. Andrews , and on the North East Coast. During your golf vacation in Scotland, whatever golf course you want to play, it will never be far from some interesting sightseeing. The table below links sightseeing options with the nearest major golf courses or golf resorts in Scotland. Click on any item in the Sightseeing column for a description. * indicates most popular sightseeing locations ** indicates world heritage sights

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• October is the average wettest month

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Accommodation at a luxury Kingsmills 4 star hotel in Inverness, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands and prestigious five-star luxury Marcliffe Hotel in the city of Aberdeen

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Glen Mhor a Victorian Townhouses located in the heart of Inverness by the banks of the River Ness and Malmaison Aberdeen a stunning luxury boutique hotel with splendidly designed rooms, sophisticated brasserie and spa.

Offering excellent value for money...

Superb accommodation at Inveran Lodge walking distance to Nairn, and Sandman Aberdeen Hotel a historic building that contributes to the architectural landscape of the city centre.

You will be driven by an experienced and fully qualified driver.The driver will meet you at the airport.

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Traveling by helicopter adds another interesting and exciting dimension to your golf tour.

Our self-drive programs offer a range of vehicles each with appropriate space for golf clubs and luggage.

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Golfer around the world like to play The Old Course at St Andrews which has been the game’s spiritual home for over 300 years..

Legend has it that the game of golf has been played out on the links since the beginning of the 12th Century, when shepherds clipped small stones into rabbit burrows with crude and very basic clubs.

The game of golf was made illegal in 1457 by King James II for the simple reason that it was distracting men from their main discipline which in those days was archery practice.

In 1552, the town’s right to play golf on the links was officially established.

Two hundred years later the Society of St Andrews Golfers decided to have 18 holes instead of 22, creating the current worldwide format.

Since then The Royal and Ancient G.C. has been involved in developing the game and St Andrews became known as the ‘Home of Golf’.

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St Andrews Golf Tour

Our Golf Trip To St Andrews includes golf on the Old Course St Andrews via the daily ballot process. Also included are further rounds on the Jubilee Course, Carnoustie Championship Links, Crail Balcomie, Dumbarnie, and Kingsbarns.

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The Old Course at St. Andrews is one of the most iconic and revered golf courses in the world. Located in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland, it’s often referred to as the “Home of Golf” and has a rich history dating back centuries.

Established in the 15th century, it’s one of the oldest and most historic golf courses globally, contributing significantly to the sport’s development.

It has hosted numerous prestigious golf tournaments, including The Open Championship, which has been played at the Old Course more times than any other venue.

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Known for its unique layout with shared fairways, double greens, and challenging bunkers, it offers a distinctive golfing experience.

 Iconic holes like the “Road Hole” (17th) and the “Home of Golf” (18th) are renowned worldwide for their challenges and history.

Despite its prestige, the Old Course is a public course, allowing golf enthusiasts from around the world to play.

Jubilee Course St Andrews  

The Jubilee Course is one of the esteemed courses at St. Andrews Links, situated alongside other renowned courses like the Old Course, New Course, and Eden Course.

Established in 1897, the Jubilee Course is the third oldest at St. Andrews Links, showcasing a rich heritage in golfing history.

Known for its testing layout and demanding nature, the Jubilee Course presents golfers with strategic challenges, featuring undulating fairways, deep bunkers, and subtle elevation changes.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the North Sea, the Jubilee Course offers picturesque coastal views, providing a captivating ambiance for golfers.

Embodying the classic links-style design, the course boasts firm fairways and fast greens, incorporating elements of the natural landscape into the playing experience.

Carnoustie Championship Course

Carnoustie is thought to be the most demanding of all the current Open Championship venues, hosting it 7 times. 

The first record of golf played there was in 1527 with 10 holes being constructed in 1842, before Old Tom Morris extended the course to 18 holes in 1857.

It was once again altered and lengthened by James Braid in 1926. The 6th hole - Hogan's Alley is infamous and reckoned to be one of if not the greatest Par 5 hole in the world of golf.

The final 3 holes at Carnoustie are about as tough as you will find anywhere in the world of golf.

Crail Balcomie

Crail Golfing Society’s Balcomie Links is a revered and historic course located in Crail, Fife, Scotland.

Balcomie Links is one of the oldest courses in Scotland, dating back to 1895, designed by legendary golf course architect Tom Morris.

The course embodies the traditional links-style design, with undulating fairways, rugged coastal terrain, and natural hazards like pot bunkers and roughs that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

Situated along the Fife coastline, Balcomie Links offers spectacular views of the North Sea, providing golfers with breathtaking vistas as they play through the course.

Dumbarnie Links

Dumbarnie Links is a contemporary addition to Scotland’s renowned golfing scene, situated in Fife along the coastline.

Opened in 2020, Dumbarnie Links is a recent addition to Scotland’s golfing landscape, designed by award-winning architect Clive Clark.

The course features a traditional links-style layout, blending seamlessly with the natural coastal terrain, incorporating dunes, and offering panoramic views of the Firth of Forth.

Positioned along the picturesque coastline, the course provides stunning views of the sea, incorporating rugged coastal features and expansive vistas throughout the round.

Dumbarnie Links offers golfers a challenging yet fair experience, with wide fairways, natural hazards, and undulating greens that require strategic shot-making and course management.

Kingsbarns Links

Kingsbarns Golf Links is an acclaimed and modern links golf course situated near St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland.

Established in 2000, Kingsbarns is a relatively new addition to Scotland’s golfing landscape but has quickly gained recognition and acclaim.

Designed by Kyle Phillips, the course offers a championship-level layout that combines traditional links characteristics with modern design elements, providing a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels.

Positioned along the rugged coastline of the North Sea, Kingsbarns boasts breathtaking views of the sea and expansive vistas, creating a scenic backdrop for golfers.

The course features a series of memorable and visually striking holes that wind through the dunes, offering a mix of challenges, including strategic bunkering, undulating fairways, and fast greens.

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On entering the apartment there is a central hall from which all the rooms are accessed. There is also a store cupboard off the hall which houses the washer/drier.

The principal rooms are as follows:-

Kitchen/Dining / Sitting Room :- This is a fabulous room with commanding views over central St Andrews and the countryside beyond.

The kitchen is very high specification with Siemens appliances throughout. These include a four zone induction hob, stainless steel oven, combi-oven microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine There are two bar stools at the breakfast bar and a dining table for 6/8.

The living area is bright and spacious with comfortable sofas. There is a large flat screen TV with satellite facilities available.

Bedroom 1 :- Good sized double/twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes including ample hanging space and a chest of drawers. Large en-suite shower room with walk-in shower.

Bedroom 2 :- Good sized double/twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes including ample hanging space and a chest of drawers.

Bathroom :- There is a luxury modern bathroom with WC, WHB and shower over bath.

Additional information:-

All gas and electricity costs are included

Luxury linen and towels are provided

GCH, WiFi, BT TV,

1 reserved parking space.

High chair and travel cot available on request (charges apply) – no cot linen supplied.

May we respectfully advise there is no lift/elevator in the building and there are four short flights of stairs to climb leading to the apartment.

Hotel Du Vin St Andrews 

The 4 star Hotel du Vin, refurbished in April 2014, is located on The Scores next to the Old Course St Andrews. This former family home is now a boutique hotel featureing stunning views over St Andrews Bay. The luxurious rooms feature Egyptian cotton sheets, rain-effect showers, tv, luxurious toiletries and free wi-fi.

Rusacks Hotel

The Rusacks Hotel is a historic and iconic hotel nestled in the heart of St Andrews, Scotland, offering stunning views of the renowned Old Course and the North Sea.

It boasts an unbeatable location, directly opposite the 18th hole of the famous Old Course in St Andrews, making it a haven for golf enthusiasts who want to immerse themselves in the golfing history of the area.

The hotel provides comfortable and stylish rooms with modern amenities. Some rooms offer breathtaking views of the Old Course, allowing guests to experience the beauty of the golf course and the sea.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar offer a delightful culinary experience, serving delicious dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy fine dining with views of the golf course.

For golfers, the Rusacks Hotel is a dream come true. It provides easy access to the Old Course and other golf courses in the St Andrews area, catering to players of all levels.

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Arrive in Scotland for your golf trip to Scotland where you will be warmly welcomed by a Meridian Golf Tours Representative who will assist with the collection of your rental van. If you have chosen our Chauffeured Transport option your driver and tour guide will assist you with your golf clubs and luggage.

Travel to St Andrews and play the St Andrews Jubilee Course.

Overnight at either an Exclusive Use Property, the 4-star Hotel Du Vin or the 5-Star Rusacks Hotel.

Play Carnoustie Championship Course

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Play Crail Balcomie Links

Play Dumbarnie Links

Play St Andrews Old Course - Via the Daily Ballot

Play Kingsbarns Golf Links

Depart for home with some wonderful memories of your St Andrews Golf Tour.

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6 nights' accommodation, sharing twin or double rooms, with full Scottish breakfast.

6 rounds of Championship Golf over the Old Course St Andrews, Jubilee Course, Carnoustie Championship Course, Crail Balcomie Links, Dumbarnie Links and Kingsbarns.

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St Andrews Old Course

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History minded core golfers (max verifiable handicap of 24 Gents and 36 Ladies). GOLF Magazine World #3 in 2020/21.

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The home of golf.

The St Andrews Old Course ( GOLF Magazine’s #3 ranked course in the world ) is the oldest golf course in the world. Golf can be traced there as early as the 15th century, which has established St Andrews as the “Home of Golf”. In 1457, James II of Scotland banned golf because of its growing popularity and time taken away from archery practice.  Then in 1502, King James IV lifted the ban on golf and historians suspect he played golf there in 1504.

The St. Andrews Influence on Modern Golf

Early on the course was comprised of 12 holes, and a round consisted of 22. The holes were played twice in both direction while players skipped two holes. Then in 1764 the course was r educed to 18 holes. In 1832 the greens were enlarged and it created an economical way of maintaining and playing 18 separate holes and fairways.

How to Play the St. Andrews Course With Pioneer Golf

Start planning early! Demand to play The Old Course far exceeds the number of tee times available. Most travelers with St Andrews guaranteed tee times book over twelve months in advance.

Since in 2022 St Andrews will host The Open Championship, then you should book now. Since Pioneer Golf is of the three largest Scotland golf tour operators, we can offer:

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St Andrews & Edinburgh, Scotland

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Seabreezes blowing in on the links, the sun dancing in and out of the clouds, the faint sounds of bagpipes blowing, no you’re not dreaming… you’re on a Signature Golf Scotland tour, where we grant you access to the most quintessential courses that the world has to offer. Start by playing The Old Course at St Andrews Links, get your photograph on the infamous Swilcan Bridge, and soak in the nostalgia of these hallowed grounds. While taking in the sights and sounds of “Home of Golf,” play Scottish courses that are meant for royals– Royal Troon, Kingsbarns, and Carnoustie– where the scenery is almost as epic as the courses themselves.

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Accommodation, 5-night stay at the fairmont resort, st andrews, a further 2-night stay at a luxury location, scottish breakfast daily, upgraded rooms, transportation, luxury ground transportation, driver & personal host, wi-fi & refreshments, golf courses, kingsbarns golf links, carnoustie golf links – championship course, st andrews – old course (via ballot), st andrews – new course, gullane golf club – no. 1 course, unlimited golf at the fairmont resort – torrance & kittocks courses, in addition, welcome & farewell dinners, signature golf gift & travel pack, customized travel app, package price.

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When staying in St Andrews, the Fairmont Resort will have everything you could possibly need on your golfing trip. With unlimited golf included with your stay, you’ll have the option to play 36 holes nearly every day of your trip. The Renaissance Club’s One-Time Experience is a truly special treat of North Berwick, giving non-members a chance to play this East Lothian beauty.

The most famous golf course in the world resides in St Andrews, and the Old Course does not disappoint. Take a picture on the Swilcan bridge after your round, and set in stone your place in history alongside the greats of the game. You’ll enjoy all the links courses on the tour, encapsulating true Scottish golf. Perhaps the best-kept secret in St Andrews is Kingsbarns, where you get the feeling you’re playing on a course designed by the golf gods themselves.

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With so much history surrounding the courses in St Andrews, you’ll find the British Golf Museum especially interesting on your sightseeing tour of St Andrews. Stop by the Kingsbarns Distillery, take an Outlander Tour or attend one of the many events and festivals in Edinburgh City Centre, like the Royal Military Tattoo and the Fringe Festival.

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St Andrews, Scotland

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The quaint town of St Andrews is located on the east coast of Fife in Scotland, 10 miles southeast of Dundee and 30 miles northeast of Edinburgh. Named after Saint Andrew the Apostle, the town has been home to an important church since the 8th century and is also site of the University of St Andrews, the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the oldest in Scotland.

Of course, St Andrews is known globally as the ‘home of golf.’ The Royal & Ancient Golf Club, founded in 1754, exercises legislative authority over the game, crafting and administering the rules in every country but the United States and Mexico. The Old Course has been the most frequent host of The Open – sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship – with great champions Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros hoisting the Claret Jug there.

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Letter from Europe

For one day a year, the clubhouse of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club opens to the public. Here's what we saw

David Cannon

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — It is, no question, one of the most recognizable edifices in any sport. And surely the most recognizable building in all of golf. Since 1854, the clubhouse of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club has sat directly behind the first tee on the Old Course at St. Andrews, the most famous 18 holes in any land. Not a bad spot really.

Hang on though. Only the outside of this esteemed establishment is really familiar to the vast majority. For most of us, what lies inside remains something of a mystery. Routinely, only the 2,500 or so worldwide R&A members and their guests are permitted entry through the side door on the right as you look at the building from the course. That fact is true 364 days of any non-leap year. On one day, however, November 30 or St. Andrews Day, the clubhouse is open to members of the public interested enough to take a tour of the premises.

I am, so I did. In the company of clubhouse manager Graham Clark, I spent a fascinating half hour looking around the various rooms on the ground floor. Only the ground floor. What lies above and below is still reserved for members, no matter what the calendar says.

Standing in the foyer in front of the porter’s desk, my eyes were immediately drawn to the silverware cabinet a few feet away. In it, alongside the likes of the Amateur Championship trophy and the Ladies Amateur Championship trophy sits the original claret jug. Last presented to the winner of the Open Championship in 1927—a young lad by the name of Bobby Jones—this priceless artifact never leaves the clubhouse.

Indeed, according to Clark, Jones himself must take some credit for that fact. It seems that the thought of something happening to the jug as it sailed back and forth across the Atlantic was just too stressful for the man who would go on to win the Grand Slam in 1930. By that time, a replica trophy was given to the “champion golfer of the year.”

One last thing, which will no doubt appeal to fans of quirk: the famous spelling mistake on the trophy used today—“Holylake” instead of “Hoylake” as the 1947 venue—is not one repeated from the original jug. Rightly and properly, on there, “Hoylake” is present and correct.

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Next stop, only a few yards to the left, is the Trophy Room, or the South Room (no one will ever accuse the R&A of being overly imaginative in their naming of rooms within the clubhouse). In there sit the various medals and cups played for by the members at the Spring and Autumn Meetings. Most famous among an eclectic mix that includes a Kangaroo Paw (which doubles as a cigar lighter) and a Canadian Silver Beaver, are the club captain’s balls. All the way back to 1754, every captain has hit a ceremonial drive off the first tee, had the ball returned by a local caddie, then had said ball enshrined in a silver casing. They’re not all silver though; captains of royal birth have golden balls.

Next stop was the Big Room, in which we found the largest single-piece carpet in Scotland. Hand-made by the now defunct Antrim Carpets in Ireland, it weighs just under half a ton. Originally home to the member’s lockers, this is the most visible room in the clubhouse—the large bay windows look out over the first and 18th fairways—and still plays host to a few sets of clubs. But only a select few—traditionally the longest-standing members—have that privilege.

Still, it is the various paintings to which the eyes are drawn. Queen Elizabeth is up there. As is her uncle, the Duke of Windsor. So is Sir Michael Bonallack, five-time Amateur champion and a past captain and secretary of the club (he and Lizzy Windsor have the honor of being the only two living people on the walls).

Zach Johnson showed off the claret jug in the "Big Room" inside the Royal & Ancient clubhouse when he won the Open in 2015.

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Former Open champion Willie Park of Musselburgh is there too, but is making a guest appearance, replacing Freddie Tait, who is out on loan. Perhaps the most memorable image, however, is the portrayal of the first driving-in ceremony. Financed by every member in the frame (of which there are many), the trick, according to Clark, is to count how many dogs are in the picture (six, apparently).

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“You can tell all the pictures that show a time before 1899,” says Clark. “No balcony on the front of the clubhouse.”

The Big Room is also home to what amounts to the club’s vetting service. Once a prospective member is accepted by the Club Committee, his or her name goes in “the book” and members are invited to support his application. Each prospective member will need somewhere between 30 to 40 members to support him if his application is to be accepted. It is, however, possible to be “black balled.” Members are free to write letters contesting the eligibility of any candidate. If two or three members object, the candidate will need 40 to 50 supporters to get in. If more than three members object, it is unlikely that candidate will be considered.

Interestingly, the clubhouse has no bar. Members wishing a drink can get the attention of a waiter or waitress or ring one of the many bells situated in the Big Room and elsewhere. And the food? The club has a deserved reputation for the high quality of its lunches (served upstairs in the dining room). Local fish and chips are always popular, as is the surely unique house specialty of mince and poached egg—a curious mix, even in the land that gave the world the haggis.

Equipment connoisseurs are not neglected on this tour. In the corridor that leads to the library, a wall cabinet contains clubs and balls that represent a graphic history of development in both. There are some classic clubs: the “water niblick,” another with adjustable lofts, and a “roller putter,” to name but three.

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In the library, which, disappointingly, it is far from extensive, hangs a map of the Old Course. That is not always the case. As the club owns more pictures than it has space for, the staff routinely make changes.

Next door, we found ourselves in the snooker room, a full-size table dominating the proceedings. It sees regular use, according to Clark, in what used to be the committee room. In fact, there used to be two tables, one for members, the other for staff who, until the 1950s, lived in the clubhouse. The female staff even had their own staircase to their quarters in what became a two-story structure in 1882.

Today then, as it has always done, the clubhouse continues to evolve. For example, should plans for new locker rooms go ahead, they will be located under the small car park that sits alongside this fascinating building. All in all, a must-visit for golf geeks everywhere.

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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – I still can’t decide what was the coolest piece of memorabilia on display at the R&A Clubhouse.

Was it the original oil paintings hanging on the walls? The prized silver Claret Jug that will be awarded to the Champion Golfer of the Year? Or the original Alister MacKenzie sketch of The Old Course surveyed and depicted in 1924? All spectacular and part of the rich history of the game, but then you see the original Challenge Belt that was awarded to the winner of the Open Championship from 1860-1870 until Young Tom Morris won the belt outright by winning the event three times in succession — that’s next level.  

Welcome to The Royal & Ancient Clubhouse, situated behind the first tee of the famed Old Course, and an iconic building whose exterior is known instantly to golfers around the world. Arnold Palmer once described it as “being admitted to the Hall of the Gods,” and thanks to Golfweek rater and club member Derek Dobbs, I received a grand tour of the facility, which was originally built in 1854 in the Georgian style of the day.

Dobbs joined the private club, with approximately 2,500 members worldwide, in 1989, or as he put it, “long enough ago to know my way around.” He usually comes over and plays once a year. (He’s also a member at Royal Dornoch #Jealous.)

The entrance to the R&A Clubhouse at St. Andrews. (Photo by Adam Schupak)

Jacket and tie are required for entrance and sadly no photos or video are allowed. In the main lobby is a cabinet that houses many of the most prized trophies in golf – from the Amateur and Ladies Amateur Trophy to the Claret Jug itself. There are two versions – the one awarded custody for a year to the Champion Golfer of the Year and the one I studied intently, which never leaves the grounds and was last given to Bobby Jones when he won in 1927, and didn’t want to risk taking it home to America.

On to the Trophy Room, where my eyes were drawn to the silver balls and led to Derek sharing the back story of an infamous club tradition. Every year since 1754, the new captain hits the ceremonial drive from the first tee and the local caddie who retrieves it is awarded a prize. A silver casing of the ball is then attached to the cluster hanging from a silver putter like grapes on a vine. (Captains of royal birth — there have been four — have gold balls.) Later that evening, at a dinner, new members are required to touch this ornament to their lips and kiss the captains’ balls.

The Big Room, the main social room on the ground floor, presents floor-to-ceiling bay windows and a stunning view of the first tee. We sat and watched Trey Mullinax and others tee off and had a drink. The room is adorned with paintings of Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Michael Bonallack, the five-time British Amateur champion, and Old Tom Morris. To have a locker in this room, you must have been a member for 50 years.

R&A members watch Tiger Woods before he tees off on the first hole from the R&A Clubhouse during the second round of the 150th Open Championship golf tournament at St. Andrews Old Course. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

Interestingly, members do not otherwise have their own lockers; rather, they find an empty one and pay a pound for its use. They’ve thought of most everything including a room for drying clothes in the locker facilities.

On November 30 or St. Andrews Day, the clubhouse is open to the public to take a tour of the ground floor, and I would encourage anyone to do so. But you’ll need a member to accompany you upstairs.

The walls heading up the staircase show off an impressive art collection that is rotated regularly. There were original oil paintings of The Great Triumvirate — Harry Vardon, John Henry Taylor and James Braid, the three leading British golfers of the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries — of Francis Ouimet, the American who won the 1913 U.S. Open at The Country Club and was R&A Captain in 1951, and a painting of the 2003 annual meeting when Prince Andrew was named Captain. Past Open champion Peter Thomson and course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. were easy to pick out in the painting. Staff members were setting up for lunch as I admired the birds-eye-view of the first tee.

Spectators watch Tiger Woods (not pictured) on the 18th hole from the balcony of the Secretary’s Office at the R&A Clubhouse during the second round of the 150th Open Championship golf tournament at St. Andrews Old Course. Photo by Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

The clubhouse is a museum piece housing museum pieces from the great game. With chamber upon chamber of ancient hickory putters, mashie-niblicks, brassies and cleeks, you wonder why there is a need for the British Golf Museum across the street. Here are housed so many priceless antiquities such as Old Tom Morris’s baffy spoon and Allan Robertson’s rut iron, circa 1850. These clubs were crafted by true craftsmen but are so primitive that they look better suited for gardening. There’s a wall of unusual clubs as well, including a rake niblick, and the evolution of the golf ball from feather ball (1840), gutty ball (1890) and even a leather ball (1943) in the Billiards Room.

The list of honorary members, which already included the likes of former Open champions Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Lee Trevino and Tony Jacklin, grew by three this week with Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Paul Lawrie. As I made my way downstairs again, I spied a small wooden box with a slot cut out of the top. Tucked away on a table, it read, “Letter of support for candidates.”

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