Golfshake's Kieran Clark recently had the opportunity to play The Old Course at St Andrews in Reverse, taking on the layout that was common centuries ago. But what does that mean and is this routing actually better than the one we know today? read more ...

Nelly Korda's latest success already has some minds wandering towards her chances at the AIG Women's Open in St Andrews, especially given the way that she overcame the cold and windy conditions in California. read more ...

The Old Course at St Andrews is a bucket list destination for most golfers - and there are many ways to make that dream become a reality. For individual players, entering the singles list was a popular, romantic choice, with visitors queuing up for hours just hoping for a chance to play. However, that is now going to change. read more ...

The timeless atmosphere of the Old Course at St Andrews is set to take on a new twist, as golfers are invited to take a journey through time and explore the Old Course Reversed. To commemorate 50 years of the St Andrews Links Trust being custodians of the world’s most renowned golfing landscape, they have announced an annual event that will give golfers a unique chance to experience the famous course from a fresh perspective. read more ...

The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is one of the highlights of the calendar in St Andrews, but local resident and Golfshake Digital Editor Kieran Clark explains why the week has unique resonance for those who live, work and learn in the town. read more ...

In the end it was an all too familiar story, with the USA beating Great Britain & Ireland 14.5-11.5 to comfortably retain the Walker Cup at St Andrews. They have now won it 39 times, with GB&I claiming it nine times, and one match tied. read more ...

It's now been a century since the Walker Cup was first staged in St Andrews, making it a fitting anniversary as this historic event returns to the most venerable stage in the game. We're sure that your attention will be in much demand this weekend, but here are several reasons why you should share some of your time with the 49th Walker Cup. read more ...

Golf fans will have the treat of watching many of the best college golfers competing at St Andrews this autumn, following the announcement by NBC Sports and St Andrews Links Trust of the inaugural St Andrews Links Collegiate Presented by TopGolf and World Wide Technology to be held this October 23-25. read more ...

Last year's 150th Open at St Andrews was a resounding success that produced staggering economic benefit for Scotland, with an independent study commissioned by The R&A, VisitScotland and Fife Council confirming that the event generated a boost surpassing £300 million. read more ...

The Asian Tour will be stopping at Fairmont St Andrews as part of the UK summer swing. This will be the first visit from the Asian Tour on Scottish soil, where the inaugural St Andrews Bay Championship will take place at the venue’s Torrance Course on 24 - 27 August 2023. read more ...

The Royal & Ancient Clubhouse in St Andrews is unquestionably one of the most iconic landmarks in golf, most visibly showcased during this summer's 150th Open Championship. However, the famous building is undergoing something of a makeover, which shall transform its facilities internally, but has for the time being made its storied setting less photogenic. read more ...

The atmospheric town of St Andrews and its public golf courses stand as a glowing beacon that draw legions of visitors each year from across the planet. But for thousands of extremely fortunate golfers, they are more or less able to call it their very own Home of Golf, courtesy of possessing a Links Ticket. But what exactly is the Links Ticket - and how do you go about securing one for yourself? read more ...

The Big Bag Trail - a unique collaboration between Callaway and St Andrews Links to commemorate The 150th Open - has culminated in a hugely successful charity auction of those sculptures that has raised a total of £126,000. read more ...

St Andrews delivered an Open for the ages. Golfshake Digital Editor Kieran Clark is a resident of the famous town and he shares his perspective of the week, the long journey that led to the staging of this historic championship, the scenes he witnessed during it, and the wistfulness now that it has become a memory. read more ...

WHAT a week that was. The 150th Open Championship was long-anticipated and boy did it live up to expectations. Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on an extraordinary event that delivered on history, moments, atmosphere and the weather, an Open that all of the 290,000 spectators who attended will never forget. read more ...

Australia's Cameron Smith rewrote the record books as he won the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews by a single shot from American rookie Cameron Young. Between them, Smith and Young broke the heart of Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman, seeking his first major victory since 2014, was joint lead after 54 holes with Norway’s Viktor Hovland. read more ...

Major champion and Sky Sports Golf Rich Beem analyst has tipped Tyrrell Hatton and Patrick Cantlay to do well at St Andrews, and also believes that Tommy Fleetwood has an outside chance at the historic 150th Open. read more ...

Playing The Old Course at St Andrews is always special, but having that opportunity with the grandstands and infrastructure in place for the 150th Open was something truly unique and unforgettable. A friend of Golfshake, Stewart Armstrong describes his recent experience alongside his 16-year-old son. read more ...

Ahead of the historic 150th Open at St Andrews, Callaway has revealed its unique Staff Bag that was designed by a local student and will be used by 34 players at this monumental championship. read more ...

There is huge excitement ahead of the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews, with a record crowd of 290,000 guaranteed at the Home of Golf to see if Collin Morikawa can successfully defend the Claret Jug. read more ...

The 150th Open Championship at St Andrews is a milestone event that would be a unique achievement for a player to win. But who could that be? Golfshake's Derek Clements has some thoughts... read more ...

The Old Course at St Andrews is one of the most iconic venues in sport. Unusually, it features just two par threes and two par fives. Seven of the greens are shared by two holes each, with hole numbers adding up to 18. Only the 1st, 9th, 17th and 18th holes have their own greens. read more ...

The Old Course at St Andrews, host to the 150th Open Championship, has been the scene of much drama over the years. Here, we look at some of the classic moments that have unfolded at the Home of Golf. read more ...

Unless you have been living on the moon, you will know that this year’s Open Championship at St Andrews is the 150th and we thought it might be fun to mark what will be a very special week by giving you 150 facts and figures about The Open. read more ...

The winner of the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews will walk away with a record £2m. It represents an increase of more than £300,000 on the £1.7m Collin Morikawa won last year, while the total purse for the game's oldest major has risen by 22% from last year to £11.2m. read more ...

St Andrews is, of course, known as the home of golf. But the Auld Grey Toun offers so much more to those who visit it. Golfshake's Derek Clements picks out some of the key attractions and history behind this remarkable corner of Fife. read more ...

The most most recent Open Championship to be played at St Andrews featured a dramatic conclusion, fitting for such an iconic venue. Arnold Palmer and Peter Thomson made final appearances in the Champion's Challenge, Nick Faldo and Tom Watson bowed out, and there was incredible tension as the action unfolded on the delayed final day.  read more ...

Ten years ago we witnessed one of the most remarkable Open collapses. Adam Scott led by four shots with four holes to play at Lytham but bogeyed each one to lose by one to Ernie Els. Now 41, Scott says he cannot wait to tee it up at St Andrews. read more ...

Last year, Collin Morikawa shot a scintillating bogey-free final round to clinch the Claret Jug on his Open Championship debut as returning fans soaked up the sun at Royal St George's. read more ...

Each of The Open venues are magnificent and rich with history, but how do you go about ranking them? We have used the Golfshake Course Section to separate them, a rating that is based on the reviews of everyday golfers who have visited these cathedrals of golf. read more ...

FootJoy is celebrating the historic 150th Open at St Andrews in style by launching an all-new limited edition apparel collection. read more ...

FootJoy has just announced an exciting new partnership with The R&A that will see the leading shoe and glove brand sponsoring The Open Camping Village at this year's historic championship in St Andrews. read more ...

Ahead of the 150th Open, when the eyes of the world shall fall upon St Andrews, its historic streets have been enhanced by the introduction of a fabulous collaboration between Callaway Golf and the St Andrews Links Trust. The Big Bag Trail features ten tour bag sized public artwork sculptures that were designed by local school pupils and that now decorate locations throughout the famed town. read more ...

St Andrews is a remarkable town; it's historic, boasts a celebrated university, and is widely considered to be the spiritual Home of Golf. On Golfshake, hundreds of golfers have left reviews for St Andrews Links, with the overwhelming majority granting perfect ratings. We have studied their comments and now use their words to describe the magic of St Andrews. read more ...

Every year, thousands of golfers from across the world make their own journey to St Andrews. A visit to the town is something that everybody who loves our great game should do at least once in their lifetime. However, with centuries of history to consume, dozens of courses to play, and an abundance of landmarks to discover, how can you make the most of your own trip to the Home of Golf? read more ...

It's not likely that you'll ever take to the hallowed pitch at Wembley or step on the iconic Centre Court at Wimbledon, but you can play the legendary Old Course at St Andrews. If you wish to walk in the footsteps of that greatness, it's an easier process than you may think, with several attractive options available to help you experience the round of a lifetime. read more ...

Announcing a ten-year partnership with the legendary St Andrews Links, Topgolf Entertainment Group (TEG) will become the exclusive golf entertainment partner for the “Home of Golf,” along with Toptracer as the official range technology of St Andrews Links. read more ...

Celebrating the 150th Open Championship in 2022, The R&A and EA have confirmed that the event will be showcased on EA SPORTS PGA TOUR with the legendary Old Course at St Andrews Links featuring in the game. read more ...

With restrictions on international travel, Golfshake's Ryan Rastall and a group of friends decided to take an adventure up to the Home of Golf, Scotland, where they experienced Kingbarns, Carnoustie, Dumbarnie Links, and the Jubilee Course at St Andrews. Ryan's describes their journey, the courses played, and the memories forged. read more ...

The historic town of St Andrews is widely known as the spiritual home of golf, but many won't have realised just how alive the Old Course is at sunrise. From the queues of golfers hoping to play, the tourists seeking a photo opportunity, and the squad of greenkeepers working hard, it's a buzzing hub of activity. Golfshake's Kieran Clark wanted to see this spectacle for himself, discovering the magic of early mornings at the Old Course. read more ...

Watching sport on TV is one thing, it's undoubtedly the best way to witness the unfolding drama of a final day, but there is nothing else that can replicate being there live. There are hundreds of events in golf each year, but we wanted to identify the ones that you must experience above the rest, putting the question to the masses on social media to find a consensus. read more ...

Not since the darkness of war in 1945 has the Champion Golfer of the Year not been crowned in golf's oldest major, but the R&A has now confirmed that The Open Championship in 2020 has been cancelled, setting the schedule back by 12 months. read more ...

Scotland has a "new" golf course - sort of - but only for 48 hours. Celebrating St Andrew's Day, the legendary Old Course at St Andrews is being played in reverse for two days, transporting those lucky golfers who secured a tee time back centuries to an earlier era in the development of the venerable Fife links. read more ...

Frenchman Victor Perez is based near St Andrews in the city of Dundee, and those home comforts must have contributed something, as he secured his first title on the European Tour at the lucrative Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. read more ...

Rory McIlroy launched a blistering attack on the standards and difficulty of courses used on the European Tour after shooting a final round of 67 to finish in a tie for 26th place at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. read more ...

What is the best golf course that you have played? It's a classic conversation starter in the clubhouse. For a bit of fun, we asked the Golfshake Ambassadors & Staff to share their favourites, with an explanation for why. See if you agree with their picks. read more ...

The European Tour has gathered at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which has attracted a hugely impressive field. But does this unique event receive the hype and status that it deserves? Golfshake's Will Trinkwon makes the case that it doesn't. read more ...

An impressive field has gathered in Scotland, but who is going to succeed Lucas Bjerregaard as champion of the Dunhill Links? Here are some names to look out for this week under the grey skies of the Home of Golf. read more ...

Andrew Picken joins Kieran Clark on the latest Golfshake Podcast to discuss the legendary golf town of St Andrews. Reflecting on a recent visit, the guys talk about the history, attractions and atmosphere of this picturesque settlement on the east of Scotland, including the experience of playing the Old Course. read more ...

Each year during the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Kingsbarns is showcased on the main stage. This modern links is visually spectacular and is renowned for its design. But what is it like to play? Alex Picken describes his experience. read more ...

Despite being two years away, anticipation is already rising for the 150th Open at St Andrews in 2021. This milestone edition of the game's original major at the Home of Golf is an unmissable event, with Golfbreaks.com unveiling attractive packages to ensure that you can experience the dramatic setting of the Old Course with the iconic Claret Jug on the line. read more ...

St Andrews Links comprises of 117 holes split across seven public golf courses, including the legendary Old, challenging Jubilee, and spectacular Castle. But which holes are the most difficult? We have delved into the Golfshake Score Tracker to identify the 18 hardest at the Home of Golf. read more ...

Golfshake's Alex Picken charts his journey from being a teenager inspired to drive up his interest in golf by attending the Dunhill Links, to returning to Scotland years later to play at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, fulfilling those dreams. read more ...

Golf is a rare sport that allows us to walk in the footsteps of the greatest players in the game. Golfshake's Andrew Picken's favourite golfer in history is Ben Hogan. Playing Carnoustie's Championship Course, Andy had a dream of emulating his hero, and it came spectacularly true. read more ...

Carnoustie Golf Links is a venue that is traditional, but modern in its approach. Golfshake's Andrew Picken takes a closer look at the location, its courses, facilities, and why it represents a progressive and inspiring vision for the game. read more ...

Part of a meaningful golf trip with his son, Golfshake Ambassador Andrew Picken reflects on his experience of playing the Old Course at St Andrews, the emotions, sights, sounds, and why this was one of the greatest rounds of his life. read more ...

Golfshake Ambassadors Andrew and Alex Picken planned and embarked on the Ultimate Lad & Dad Trip in Scotland, spending valuable time together, making unforgettable memories in St Andrews and Carnoustie that would inspire anyone with a love of the game. read more ...

The Eden Course was the fourth opened in St Andrews, designed by the legendary Harry Colt. Golfshake's Andrew Picken had the chance to experience this layout, and he was blown away by the quality of this underrated gem at the Home of Golf. read more ...

During a recent visit to St Andrews and Carnoustie, Golfshake's Alex Picken was struck by how inclusive both venues were, making a significant effort to inspire future generations, representing what the game should be about. He delves deeper and explains why these are unique environments for inspiration. read more ...

Toptracer has enhanced the experience of watching golf on television and playing the game, and this innovation has connected with the living history of the sport by adding the iconic Old Course at St Andrews to the list of revered layouts available to play in Toptracer Range’s ‘Virtual Golf’ mode. read more ...

Thousands of golfers use the Golfshake Score Tracker, providing us with a vast library of statistics. We have focused on the Old Course at St Andrews, looking at how our members have played this venerable layout, ranking the holes in difficulty, including average scores and number of putts. read more ...

Last year, three keen Golfshake Members had the opportunity to receive a putter custom fitting with the renowned team at Odyssey Golf. Months later, we caught up with the guys to hear about their perception of that experience, and what difference it has made to their putting. read more ...

Back in May, three lucky Golfshake Members joined us to embark on their own 'Golfing Odyssey' to the Home of Golf, St Andrews. Discover what the guys did, and hear their thoughts on what could be considered something close to the ultimate golf trip. read more ...

The Walk of Champions is a partnership between FJ and Hole19 to encourage and promote golf participation and the health and fitness benefits of the game. Rewarding golfers for the number of steps they have recorded throughout the year, ten finalists were invited to Fairmont St Andrews for the Grand Final, concluding a campaign that saw 125,000,000 steps reached from 16,000 rounds. read more ...

The Alfred Dunhill Links is played across a formidable trio of layouts; the Old Course at St Andrews, the Championship Course at Carnoustie, and Kingsbarns Golf Links.Golfshake’s Kieran Clark has drawn from the three courses – picking six holes from each – to create the Ultimate Dunhill Links Course. read more ...

That widely quoted adage states that if there's "nae wind, nae rain, it's nae golf". We had the breeze during the opening round of the Dunhill Links across St Andrews, Kingsbarns and Carnoustie, showcasing the challenge of seaside golf as it was intended to be. read more ...

Ryder Cup players Tommy Fleetwood, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau, and defending champion Tyrrell Hatton are the marquee names competing in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship from St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns, and they are all excited about the week ahead at the Home of Golf. read more ...

Visiting St Andrews is a pilgrimage and essential experience for any golfer, and just outside the town boundaries is the spectacular Fairmont St Andrews. Discover what the resort and this famous town can offer in our Travel VLOG. read more ...

Miguel Angel Jimenez held his nerve to fend off the formidable challenge of Bernhard Langer to secure a one-shot victory in an engrossing Senior Open Championship from the legendary Old Course at St Andrews. read more ...

The Old Course at St Andrews is renowned for its bunkers, many of which are named and have their own piece of history within the game. Golfshake's Kieran Clark shares just a few of the most notable on this historic layout. read more ...

Tom Watson may be fast approaching his 69th birthday, but the legendary American believes that he could contend at this year's Senior Open Championship at St Andrews, relishing the prospect on returning to the Old Course. read more ...

Golfshake's Kieran Clark is a resident of St Andrews and has played the legendary Old Course many times. He loves layout, but has decided to pick out six of the holes that he considers to be his favourites of the bunch. read more ...

Bernhard Langer is the defending Senior Open champion at St Andrews, but he faces a formidable challenge from legendary names and many of the most successful players on the over-50s circuit. Winning here is a rare and golden opportunity, a prospect that has drawn the best. Here are five of the most likely contenders. read more ...

38 Ryder Cup players, 20 major champions, and 23 senior major champions have gathered in Fife to claim their own piece of history on the most grand of stages at the Senior Open. Record crowds are expected to descend upon St Andrews, and here are some of the most notable groupings that they will be following on Thursday and Friday.  read more ...

This year's Senior Open at St Andrews has drawn a spectacular field packed with legends and many of the most successful players on the over-50s circuit. Take a look through some of the best known names who are competing at the Home of Golf. read more ...

Legends have descended upon the Old Course at St. Andrews for the Senior Open, which promises to be the biggest and most significant in the history of the event. Record crowds expected to watch many of the most famous names in the game seeking to achieve a rare victory at the spiritual Home of Golf. read more ...

Located just feet away from the Old Course, the St Andrews Ladies' Putting Club is a hugely popular attraction with visitors to the town seeking a taste of golf. Better known as The Himalayas, Team Golfshake recently had the chance to play it. See how they got on! read more ...

Dating back around 150 years, the Tom Morris Golf Shop was the oldest in the world and stood as a timeless landmark in St. Andrews. But now, it has been controversially replaced by a store that sells Open Championship merchandise, removing the famous name and history from its walls. read more ...

On a day of sensational low scoring, Tyrrell Hatton became the first man to successfully defend the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, holding off the challenge of Ross Fisher, who broke the Old Course record at St Andrews. read more ...

The Old Course at St. Andrews is the most revered and hallowed of grounds. It's most accessible of the big-name destinations to play, even though it’s undeniably the most popular. There are several available routes onto that landmark first tee, and we’ve brought them together for you. read more ...

New father Tommy Fleetwood steps back into the competitive environment of the European Tour at his favourite destination on the circuit, as he looks to extend his lead at the summit of the Race to Dubai after enjoying a sparkling season to date. read more ...

Rory McIlroy is bringing down the curtain on his 2017 season this week at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and he’s enjoying a long overdue return to the showpiece event at the Home of Golf that saw him secure his tour card as a fledgling professional a decade ago. read more ...

The European Tour heads to the Home of Golf for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. Tyrrell Hatton defends the title, but Rory McIlroy is in attendance hoping to conclude his year with a victory at the game's most iconic venue. read more ...

St. Andrewsis the Mecca for golfers, boasting seven public links courses and extraordinary history. The town is iconic and celebrated for its university, but how can you make the most of a trip there? Here is some advice to help. read more ...

Links golf or resort golf? Golf writer Josh Carr has picked out three of the best areas for links golf and compared them to his three favourite golf resorts in the UK. read more ...

Golfers playing the famous 17th hole at St. Andrews have caused significant damage to the adjacent Old Course Hotel through the years, which has clearly had enough, having installed a rubber roof to deflect any wayward shots. read more ...

England's Tyrrell Hatton etched his name into the remarkable golf history of St. Andrews with the aid of Titleist's Pro V1 ball, which had enjoyed a successful weekend across all major professional tours. read more ...

England's Tyrrell Hatton produced a brilliant performance to secure his first professional title at the Dunhill Links, with a record-equalling 72-hole total seeing the 24-year-old take that iconic walk at St. Andrews as a champion. read more ...

From Samuel L. Jackson to Tim Henman and Ruud Gullit, here is a collection of some of the very best shots played by celebrity amatuers in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. read more ...

Martin Kaymer is playing in this week's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, but the two-time major champion has stopped to reflect on what was an extremely disappointing Ryder Cup for Team Europe. read more ...

Ahead of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, two of England's most decorated cricketers, Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen, took part in a hickory challenge!  read more ...

He has won an extraordinary record of 23 Olympic Gold Medals, but surely Michael Phelps' crowning achievement came during the 2012 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, when he holed a remarkable 159ft putt at Kingsbarns. read more ...

Six of Europe's defeated team have travelled to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St. Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. Golfshake's Kieran Clark looks ahead to the annual celebration of links golf. read more ...

Golf journalist Josh Carr has put together what he believes are the 18 hardest holes on the major golf tours. Would you dare take them on? read more ...

Sometimes it can be a struggle to decide who will be the designated driver on a golf trip, so why not settle for an away day by the railways? Golfshake writer Josh Carr has picked out his top 10 courses to play by train. read more ...

Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Lee Trevino playing in a one-club challenge at the Old Course, St. Andrews. It sounds like the stuff of legend. But it actually happened. read more ...