Golfing in St Andrews
Saint Andrews Fife Golf Information
Golf Holiday St Andrews
Opposite The Old Course St Andrews!Strathtyrum House is situated across the road from what is regarded by many to be the finest golf course in the world - The Old Course. Please see St Andrews Golf Course Map The Strathtyrum Estate is conveniently positioned for all St Andrews Links courses:
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Strathtyrum's agent, Johnny Stewart, has 30 years golfing experience and a wide knowledge of many courses within an hour's drive from the accommodation, and can organise games of golf for guests on request.
Please see organised golfing days out for more information.
Playing The Old Course in St Andrews
Most guests want to play The Old Course but do not appreciate the difficulty in obtaining tee off times. The best way to to secure a golf tee time booking for The Old Course is to contact the St Andrews Links Trust direct. Contact Details For The Links Trust:
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Reservations Manager When contacting the Links Trust, offer three alternative dates as far ahead of arrival as possible and enclose a valid handicap certificate. |
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If there are no available tee-off times for the selected dates, half of the Old Course tee-off times are held for locals and visitors and can be obtained through the Old Course Ballot. Names are placed in a ballot before 12 noon and the draw is made by 4pm for the following day.
Strathtyrum guests can enter the ballot by providing a note of their Home Club and handicap when booking accommodation.
Please note that single players are not accepted in the ballot.
Other Golf Courses Near St Andrews
Apart from The St Andrews Links, there are many other excellent golf courses of great character within easy driving distance of St Andrews.
A table of golf courses and green fees* below includes a few of the best Scottish Golf Courses.
| Course Name | Green Fees* |
Par |
Yards |
OCQC** |
| Kingsbarns | £125 - £135 | 72 | 6174 | No |
| Balcomie, Crail | £30 - £35 | 68 | 5720 | Yes |
| Lady Bank | £28 - £35 | 72 | 6641 | Yes |
| Leven | £25 - £30 | 71 | 6434 | Yes |
| Lundin Links | £37 - £47 | 71 | 6377 | Yes |
| Carnoustie | £82 | 75 | 6941 | No |
| Downfield | £34 - £36 | 73 | 6822 | No |
| Gleneagles | £95 | 68 - 73 | 5660 - 6141 | No |
**Green Fees are subject to change.
**OCQC - Open Championship Qualifying Course.