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Ian Muir. Email: ism20@st-andrews.ac.uk. Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2190. Ian joined the University from the Glenalmond College where he was Head of Golf, having previously held that position at Loretto School. He brings a wealth of experience to his new position at St Andrews, as the first permanent full-time Director of Golf for Saints Sport.
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Play the legendary Old Course at St Andrews, the home of golf and a bucket list destination for golfers worldwide.
Old Course. Par. 72. Length. 7,305 yards (6,680 m) Course record. 61; Ross Fisher (2017) The Old Course at St Andrews, also known as the Old Lady or the Grand Old Lady, [2] [3] [4] is considered the oldest golf course [5] [6] in the world. It is a public course over common land in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland and is held in trust by the St ...
- The Old Course Ballot. The St. Andrews Links Trust, which oversees the management of seven courses in the area, strives to maintain fairness and accessibility with its lottery system.
- Play alone and increase your chances. It is Scottish golf etiquette to always welcome a single to play with twosomes or threesomes, and this tradition remains true at St. Andrews.
- Reserve your tee time with an authorized provider. This is by far the safest route, but it may cost you. There are many websites that offer deals, so make sure it has the “Authorized Provider” of St. Andrews Links seal to ensure that package guarantees a tee time.
- Apply to the University of St. Andrews. Since the St. Andrews Links was initially a gift to the residents, playing privileges are extended to the locals.
- PATRON SAINT. St. Andrews is the Home of Golf but it once attracted visitors for a different reason. It was the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland, attracting Catholic pilgrims from across Europe to the town named for the country’s patron saint.
- HOME GAME. Pilgrims of a different sort started coming to St. Andrews centuries later, rescuing the town from the difficult times that followed the cathedral’s demise.
- EIGHTEEN HOLES. The Old Course became an 18-hole layout in 1764, setting the standard for the game. Before that, a round at the Old Course consisted of 22 holes.
- PRO’S PRO. Many golf fans know about Old Tom Morris and his son, known as Young Tom, but the pro who preceded them at St. Andrews also is important to the game's history, though less well-known than the father-son duo.
Yes, the Old Course is a public golf course meaning anyone can play. St Andrews Golf Rates. Costs for a round of golf at the Old Course start from £100. Holes: 18. Type of course: Links. Length: 6,609 yards (Men) 6,032 yards (Ladies) Par/SSS: 72/72 (Men) Par 76 (Ladies) Handicap restrictions: Min handicap required: 24 Men, 36 Ladies.
The title of the oldest golf course in the world is a prestigious one, often associated with the legendary Old Course at St Andrews. This historic St Andrews course in Scotland, golf’s epicenter since the 15th century, hosts prestigious tournaments, revealing the sport’s past. St Andrews: A Journey Back in Time. Revered as the “Home of ...
