Old Course
6721 yards
par 72

The Old Course at St. Andrews is the cultural and historical home of golf, with the game being played here since the 15th Century.

From the moment you arrive at the first tee in the shadows of the majestic Royal and Ancient Clubhouse, you cannot help but be absorbed by a sense of occasion, anxiety and ultimately excitement.

Despite its age, the wonder of the St. Andrews' Old Course has stood the test of time and continues to challenge the best golfers in the world into the 21st Century.

The sense of exhilaration you will feel while playing never dissipates as you stride along fairways so often trodden by golfing greats, past and present.

You’ll experience famous features along the way such as the enormous Hell bunker, the Road Hole, site of so many famous Open Championship moments, and the Swilken Bridge. Created by Mother Nature and only touched by man in the later stages of her evolution, the ‘Old Lady’ serves as a masterclass to any would-be golf designer.

Traditionally to play a round on the Old Course, golfers enter a daily ballot for the hugely oversubscribed and highly coveted tee times, with inevitable disappointment for most. However, through a worldwide exclusive contract with the St Andrews Links Trust, The Old Course Experience is able to offer guaranteed tee times on the Old Course between April and October.

2011 Major Course Close-out Dates:
16th - 21st April (Annual Father & Son Tournament)
2nd - 5th May
12th September - 4th October

in addition the Old Course is closed every Sunday

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A valid handicap certificate of 24 or less for men and 36 or less for ladies is required to play the Old Course