ST ANDREWS LINKS

St Andrews Links

St Andrews is the birthplace of Golf and creates a special atmosphere that every golfer needs to experience. In our customised tour you will be based in the heart of St Andrews, staying at 4-star The Arran Guest House and will not only play traditional links golf but be immersed in the history of the game, with a guided tour of the Old Course itself. Try the Himalayas putting green, visit the R&A World Golf Museum and no Scottish golf tour would be complete without a distillery tour to see how the amber nectar is made. Sláinte!

St Andrews has seen some iconic golfing moments in its Open Championships over the years. Who could forget Costantino Rocca's famous hole out from The Valley of Sin on the 18th Hole to force a play off with John Daly in 1995 and of course Seve Ballesteros fist pump on triumphing in the 1984 Open. So we have included a 3 hour lesson at St Andrews Links academy to get you ready to play like a golfing legend. 

Images courtesy of Torval Mork, St Andrews Links and Andrean Links.

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL

• Lunch in Tom Morris Bar & Grill - Casual Scottish dining in St Andrews Links Clubhouse.
• St Andrews Links Guided Walk of the Old Course - Join an expert guide on a tour of the world's most famous golf course. Walk in the footsteps of icons of the game and experience a player's eye view of the fabled links.
• Check-in for 4 nights at The 4* Arran Guest House - serviced luxury rooms and suites located right in the heart of St Andrews, 3 minutes walk from The Old Course, with daily breakfast at Bibi's Cafe.
• Visit Jigger Inn– Legendary golfers 19th hole, located beside the 17th Road Hole of The Old Course.

DAY 2

• Prepare to Play the Links - 3 Hour lesson at world class St Andrews Golf Academy including how to escape the Road Hole Bunker, downwind holes and V1 video analysis to improve your game.
• Lunch in Eden Clubhouse - Enjoy simple Scottish fayre at Cafe spike.
• Play The Eden – Built in 1914 by Harry S. Colt whose use of natural boundaries and severe bunkers provides a course full of character.

DAY 3

• Visit the R&A World Golf Museum -Home to over 17,000 historic objects including the original rules of golf, Tom Morris Jnr’s Open Medal and Seve Ballesteros’ shoes.
• Play The Old Course - The most famous golf course in the world. Iconic features including the Hell Bunker on 14th, the Road Hole 17th Hole and the famous 18th with the Swilcan Bridge playing back into the Old Grey Toon. (Subject to successful 48-hour ballot entry)

DAY 4

• Play Kingsbarns Golf Links - Dramatic coastal holes at this modern Kyle Phillips design which sits proudly in the World’s Top 100 courses.
• Tour of Kingsbarns Distillery

DAY 5 - DEPARTURE

• Play Himalayas Putting Green - probably the best value entertainment in St Andrews!
• Depart

* Based on 2 golfers sharing a Deluxe King or Twin Room.

** Old Course Green Fee not included and payable directly to starter on date of play if successful

For additional games we highly recommend playing one of the other St Andrews Links courses such as The Castle Course, Jubilee or as a walk-on option the New course. Or you could try the brand new Dumbarnie Links.

For the best steaks and BBQ in St Andrews head to the Balgove Larder - Steak Barn

The Grange Inn -Enjoy superbly prepared fresh local produce in this 17th century converted farmhouse with panoramic views looking out over St Andrews.

For some of the best local seasonal Scottish produce try The Adamson, a brasserie with a contemporary twist.