Edinburgh (EDI)
82 km · ~75 min transfer
≈ €90
One way, taxi/shuttle
GBP 350–900
The Old Course Hotel
≈ €1,794
Transfer + hotel + green fee
About the Course
No other course has hosted more Opens than the Old Course at St Andrews. Golf was probably played here as early as the 12th century; what is certain is that the Old Course is one of the oldest golf courses in existence. In 1553 the Archbishop of St Andrews confirmed the community's right to play golf over the links, and in 1764 the course was reduced from 22 holes to 18, setting the standard for courses worldwide. The shared fairways, massive double greens, the Swilcan Bridge, the Road Hole — these are the defining images of the sport itself. Rarely ranked outside the world's top five, the Old Course rewards local knowledge and imagination above all else.
Gallery
Course Highlights
Awards & Recognition
- #1 Open Championship venue
- Golf Digest Top 5 World
Visitor Information
Guest Policy: Public links. Ballot opens daily for next-day play. Advance booking available via ballot system.
Best months to visit
Where to Stay
The Old Course Hotel
Overlooking the Road Hole, this iconic hotel is the closest accommodation to the 17th green.
Where to Eat
The Seafood Ristorante
Acclaimed harbourside restaurant with the finest Fife seafood.
Scottish Seafood