Can anyone play the Old Course at St Andrews?
It also happens to be a truly public course, owned by the local townspeople through a centuries old Act of Parliament. While this means that anyone can play The Old Course at St. Andrews, securing a tee time at The Home of Golf is not as simple as phoning the pro shop. Here’s what every golfer needs to know when planning a golf trip to St. Andrews.
How do I book a tee time at St Andrews?
Here’s your complete guide to booking a tee time at the birthplace of golf. Start the process by applying directly to the St. Andrews Links Trust. Contact them by phone (011-44-1334-466718) or e-mail ([email protected]) during a two- to three-week window that begins each year in late August and ends in mid-September.
How far in advance are tee times given on the Old Course?
Roughly half the Old Course tee times allotted are via the Daily Ballot, a lottery system that’s drawn 48 hours in advance, for play two days hence. Until 2015, the ballot provided only 24 hours advance notice.