St Andrews & The Old Course

Golf in Scotland is not complete without a pilgrimage to St Andrews – the Home of Golf, and although obtaining a tee time over the Old Course is challenging in some months, we can guarantee packages to include a coveted reservation. But remember that Scotland has another 5 Open Championship venues past and present, which offer Links golf at its best.

In and around St Andrews the keen golfer could play a round on a different course each day and play for 2 weeks without travelling more than 30 minutes to reach a course.

St Andrews has a population of around 20,000 people. The university, where Prince William attended, attracts students from all over the world, keeping the bars and restaurants busy during the winter, and during the summer golfers from all over the world descend on the town to play the hallowed Old Course. The town has got a mystical charm about it, and is packed with golfers, golfing memorabilia and a load of golf-friendly bars where you won’t be asked to remove your spikes at the door.

Choose a golf tour in St Andrews and you will have the choice of a fine range of accommodation options. At the luxury resort end of the market are two outstanding five-star properties, both of which combine the onsite leisure and spa amenities with access to best St Andrews golf courses. The Old Course Hotel sits alongside The Old Course’s famous Road Hole, the 17th. Unrivalled views of the iconic course are assured, as is wonderfully luxurious accommodation. Make sure to visit the Road Hole Bar for single malt whiskies overlooking The Old Course – an unbeatable experience.

If you don’t need the ultimate in luxury, choose one of our recommended town centre hotels or B&Bs, which will provide ample comfort at a more pocket-friendly price.

Fairmont St Andrews is around ten minutes from the main St Andrews courses, including The Old Course. The deluxe resort has two fine championship layouts of its own, while the fantastic Spa comes highly recommended. The Fairmont property sits approximately halfway between the town of St Andrews itself and Kingsbarns, the top rated modern links course that is a must for golf tour visitors to Fife. Designed by Kyle Phillips, the spectacular coastal track affords wonderful views and proves to be a favourite year on year with golf trip groups.

If the glut of championship links courses in St Andrews aren’t enough to satisfy your appetite, venture out and within an hour’s drive you could be playing at 2014 Ryder Cup venue, Gleneagles, or at the devilish Carnoustie Championship Course.

The easiest way to access St Andrews is to book flights into Edinburgh, which is within an hour’s drive of the Home of Golf. With a host of courses, including the chance to play The Old Course and wide ranging accommodation options, your St Andrews golf tour can be fully customisable.