St. Andrews Old Course
The links land that forms the Old Course is the unaltered ground on which it has been played by golfers for centuries. Changing winds produce a Course which rarely plays the same way on two consecutive days, with wide fairways and 7 double greens unique in the game today, it requires a calm mind, patience, and responds to respect more than to power.
In its early layout, the Old Course had 12 holes, 10 of which were played both out and in, making a total of 22 holes. As play increased, the first four holes (all of which were played twice) were combined in 1764 to make two holes, leaving a total of 18 holes. Over time, this became the standard number of holes for courses all over the world. Around 1863, Old Tom Morris had the 1st green separated from the 17th green, producing the current 18-hole layout with seven double greens.
Courses Nearby:
St Andrews Old Course, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Links, Panmure and Crail Balcomie
Accommodation:
The 5* Old Course Hotel, the 5* Fairmont Resort, the 4* Rusacks Hotel, and the 4* Scores Hotel
Non-Golfing Activities:
St Andrews Castle, Cathedral, Fishing Villages, Falkland Palace, Shopping in Edinburgh. Contact us for further information
