Playing St Andrews with a Golfshake membership
Hi all,
I've got a few days booked in St Andrews (wed-sun) and am wondering if anyone has had any issues entering the ballot with just a golfshake membership, since I don't belong to a club. Do you think the handicap golfshake handicap card, and stating golfshake.com when entering would be enough to get an entry into the ballot?
Many thanks
Rob
Reply : Mon 9th Aug 2010 20:06
It doesn't matter, The Old Course is a Muni.
TheLyth
Reply : Mon 9th Aug 2010 21:07
David, that's what I thought too - but one of our party made some enquiries directly with the Old Course, and they insist that we must have a handicap certificate...so hoping the Golfshake card will suffice here?
Reply : Tue 10th Aug 2010 01:02
In the year running up to an Open Championship The St Andrews Links Trust protect the Old Course but usually there is no problem.
TheLyth
Reply : Tue 10th Aug 2010 09:54
Rob, I've just dropped you a Private Message. This is something we are looking into.
Regards, Darren.
Reply : Wed 25th Aug 2010 14:33
To get a Tee Time on the Old Course depends on how you want to approach the place and how much you want to spend.
I believe there are four options.
1. Book over 12 months in advance and you will have a guarenteed Time & Day.
2. Enter the Ballot while there.
3. Book a break at St Andrews which includes a Round on the Old Course. (Information can be found on there Web Page)
4. Book into The Old Course Hotel.
The last time I looked the Green-fee was £95.
TheLyth
Reply : Wed 25th Aug 2010 14:37
Marc,
David has listed the various options, and I can confirm they do not take Golfshake certificates at this time - we checked before we went.
There is another way to play - queue up as a single and hope you can get in on the day, but be warned that people start queuing at around 5.30am!
The green fee at the moment is £130, but I think that's due to it being 'high' season.
Rob.
Reply : Wed 25th Aug 2010 17:16
If anyone is interested and wants to play an Open venue, here is some basic information.
These are Weekday prices for 18 holes. # = Confirmed 2011 price. Most ask for under 21hcp only. St Georges go as low as 18hcp.
St ANDREWS £140#
CARNOUSTIE £140#
MUIRFIELD £190#
TROON £175# to include a round on Portland course too
TURNBERRY £210
BIRKDALE £165
LYTHAM £140 and includes Lunch
HOYLAKE £150 - A 4ball for £500
St GEORGES £150# 2balls only except Tuesdays.
TheLyth
Last edit : Wed 25th Aug 2010 17:18
Reply : Wed 25th Aug 2010 22:46
neither have i