St Andrews The Home Of Golf
Course Information
St Andrews The Home Of Golf is a 117 hole public golf facility established in 1754 featuring; the Old, New, Jubilee, Eden, Strathtyrum, Castle Courses and 9 hole Balgove Courses.
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St Andrews The Home Of Golf Information
Address: St Andrews Links, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9SF United Kingdom
Tel: 01334 466666
Golf Pro: Steve North - St Andrews Links Golf Academy | Tel: 01334 466 606
Website: https://www.standrews.org.uk
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To obtain a tee time on the Old Course; there are four main ways to do so if you have a suitable handicap (24 for men and 36 for women). Please vsit the clubs website for more details.
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| The Strathtyrum Course | Black | 69 | 66.2 [107] | 5628 | ||
| The Strathtyrum Course | Blue | 69 | 63.4 [101] | 5005 | ||
| The Strathtyrum Course | Green W | 69 | 66.6 [105] | 4722 | ||
| The New Course | Black | 71 | 72.5 [129] | 6517 | ||
| The New Course | Blue | 71 | 71.2 [126] | 6245 | ||
| The New Course | Green | 71 | 70 [123] | 5969 | ||
| The New Course | Green W | 75 | 75.4 [132] | 5969 | ||
| The Old Course | Black | 72 | 73.4 [136] | 6670 | ||
| The Old Course | Blue | 72 | 71.8 [133] | 6352 | ||
| The Old Course | Green W | 76 | 76.5 [140] | 6037 | ||
| The Old Course | Green M | 72 | 70.2 [127] | 6037 | ||
| The Jubilee Course | Black | 72 | 73.5 [134] | 6614 | ||
| The Jubilee Course | Blue | 72 | 72.2 [130] | 6317 | ||
| The Jubilee Course | Green | 72 | 70.4 [126] | 5951 | ||
| The Jubilee Course | Green W | 74 | 75.9 [137] | 5951 | ||
| The Eden Course | Black | 70 | 70.6 [126] | 6140 | ||
| The Eden Course | Blue | 70 | 69 [122] | 5810 | ||
| The Eden Course | Green W | 73 | 72.2 [126] | 5423 | ||
| The Castle Course | Black | 71 | 74.8 [146] | 6749 | ||
| The Castle Course | Blue | 71 | 73.1 [141] | 6373 | ||
| The Castle Course | Grey | 71 | 71.2 [135] | 6000 | ||
| The Castle Course | Green | 71 | 73.6 [136] | 5470 | ||
| The Jubilee Bronze Course | Bronze | 69 | 68 [121] | 5666 | ||
| The Jubilee Bronze Course | Red | 70 | 73 [121] | 5666 | ||
| Balgove Course | Black | 60 | 57 [79] | 2984 | ||
St Andrews The Home Of Golf Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
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AVERAGE RATING 4.6
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What the club says: St Andrews The Home Of Golf is a golfing Mecca for every golfer and realises the ultimate dream for golfers worldwide. From the iconic Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course to Tom Morris's masterful architecture on the New Course, St Andrews Links has developed over 600 years. The three championship courses; the Old Course, New Course and Jubilee Course run parallel to each other along the famous West Sands of St Andrews. Nestled on the opposite side of the Links are the Eden, Strathtyrum courses and the only nine hole course, the Balgove. A five minute drive from the town is the seventh course, the award winning Castle Course which offers dramatic views over St Andrews from its spectacular cliff top location.
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Stanislaw K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2025
very good course, quite challenging but very enjoyable with good scenery and good place to practice short game
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Matt H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 14 2025
The Best
Just love playing The Old Course. Played off mat because of the winter rules, but personally that doesn't take away from the experience.Everything about the place brings me so much joy. Following the footsteps of the golfing greats.
Out and back and aiming everything left, the conditions was superb and the sun made it an even better experience.
Defo something all golfers should experience, once in their life.
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Zacharias B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 21 2025
This is a course which I am very familiar with but nevertheless is a lovely course to play again, weather was lovely too.
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Duncan D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 30 2024
Bucket List #1
For my 60th Birthday we travelled in storm Darragh up to St. Andrews on Sat 7th December. I registered in the singles ballot on Sunday 8th dreaming of an Old Course round on my 60th. 4pm, text received, 9:50 tee time granted for Mon 9th.. success and panic.. a quick visit to driving range to blow away travel cobwebs. Mon morning, breakfast or not.. first tee nerves.. met playing partners and caddie.. we were off, a gentle breeze and no clouds! 3 putt bogey on 1st but who cares, it’s the Old Course. Nothing was going to spoil my day, even the crow on 10 who stole my chocolate bar from my bag. A par, par finish and I was in heaven. #1 on my bucket list had been ticked off and IT IS A VERY SPECIAL PLACE!! thank you ????Reviewer Rating
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Gary E rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 4 2024
I often play the Eden Course in St Andrews. I have played it regular over the last 20 years and it’s one of my favourites. It has many interesting and challenging holes. It’s not too long but you have to be on your game to score well.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 21 2024
It's my favourite course on the planet. Always special and rewarding.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 21 2024
Fantastic experience to play such a prestigous golf course. Once in a lifetime but would love to go back. Great experience start to finish. You really can't sum up how good it is to play here.
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Dixon M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2024
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Gary E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 23 2024
Today I
Played the fantastic Jubilee course at St Andrews links.
As usual the course was in tip top condition. As it’s winter there were fairway mats in use for shots in the fairway.
I’m well used to this as I live in St Andrews and have been using mats for years.
The weather was nice if not a wee bit cold at times. ( it’s February and it’s Scotland so we’re used to it )
You never get a bad lie on a mat !!
The greens were in terrific condition, especially given the amount of rain over the last couple of months.
The Jubilee is one of my favourite courses on the links and I love it.
Highly recommended.
Played the fantastic Jubilee course at St Andrews links.
As usual the course was in tip top condition. As it’s winter there were fairway mats in use for shots in the fairway.
I’m well used to this as I live in St Andrews and have been using mats for years.
The weather was nice if not a wee bit cold at times. ( it’s February and it’s Scotland so we’re used to it )
You never get a bad lie on a mat !!
The greens were in terrific condition, especially given the amount of rain over the last couple of months.
The Jubilee is one of my favourite courses on the links and I love it.
Highly recommended.
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Graham R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 22 2024
Lovely round a once in lifetime experience
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Wayne M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 29 2023
Magical
Played an unexpected round at the Home of Golf on the Old Course. This time of year, you have to play of mats, which is a shame but still a great experience. Playing in the low season makes it more affordable but still a hefty fee of £150.Reviewer Rating
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David M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 6 2023
The Eden course
Great condition on the fairway and greens.. Was a pity so many bunkers were GURReviewer Rating
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Dixon M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 1 2023
It was a great day, fun play. Very straightforward course as most links I’ve played seem to be. Would play again.
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Matt W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2023
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Matt W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2023
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Vincent S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2023
Eden
A great course at a fraction of the old course priceGood test for all
Very speedy greens but true!
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David N rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2023
Proper Links
Anyone concerned that if you don't play the Old you don't get the St Andrews experience should play the Eden. From check in to finish it just feels special and the course runs immediately alongside the old for some of its length so you are effectively on the same ground.Reviewer Rating
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Robert D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2023
Strathtyrum St.Andrews
The Strathtyrum complex has very good parking and visitors Clubhouse facilities. The staff are friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The course is typical links, and in good condition. A very enjoyable round on Fifes east coast!Reviewer Rating
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Stuart P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2023
The Eden runs alongside the Old Course so you can enjoy a links course without the high cost! We really enjoyed playing here as it was our first links experience and we found it in top condition.
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Myles A rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2023
Enjoyed this round. Hadn’t played in a while. Was good to get out and play, would recommend playing!
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Mike R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2023
Stunning links/clifftop course
The Castle course is not a traditional St. Andrews links but boy is it exhilarating. Yes there are a few holes which feel the same but the semi-blind tee shots, rollercoaster greens and North Sea backdrop make this a thrill a minute golf course. You need to use your course guide well to pick lines and yardages off the tee. You barely get a flat stance even on the greens but everything about the Castle course is challenging, exciting and throught provoking. Standout holes include all the par 5 holes, the par 3 17th over the cliffs and par 4 6th hole. If you go to St Andrews, make sure you pay the Castle course a visit.Reviewer Rating
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Duncan S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2023
A long walk
The views from the course are stunning but it's a long walk and taking a buggy would be a good idea. The greens are still very tricky and in some cases it is difficult to get the ball near the hole even when the green. Too many Swales and slopes in my view.Reviewer Rating
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Marek L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 30 2023
Not quite the Old course but it will have to do
Started very misty and played 1st 3 holes next to 13th, 14th and 15th of the olf course. Plenty more gorse on Eden and no double greens. Plenty of interesting pot bunkers and back to faster greens greens. Not quite as quick as 1st 2 days but faster enough. 3wd has deserted me today. My most consistant club over the last 4 days.....the Driver!Reviewer Rating
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Darren R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 31 2023
Out of this world!
Very lucky to play the Old course in benign conditions at the end of March late in the day.Words will struggle to describe how special this place is and what it is like to actually play a course which is likely at the top of every golfers bucket list to play. As you would expect the experience & conditions were exceptional; from the greetings of the staff, the facilities, standing on the first tee and the conditions throughout. Whilst we played at the very end of the off peak season, with winter mats in play, this did not detract from the round, particularly if you missed the fairway by a few yards where mats are not actually needed. The whole course was first-class and we probably also lucked out, not only with the still conditions, but also the fact that the rough is cut back at this time of year making any shot missing the fairway not too perilous.
The course was a joy to play and offered a nice mix of fun, challenging and unique holes and we were aided in our round by the benefit of playing with a local who provided valuable insight in where to aim, what to avoid and the hazards you couldn't see - like the seven sisters on the 5th which make up over 100 bunkers which are best to be avoided! I've no doubt when the wind gets up this can be an extremely tough course but the course isn't there to destroy your game but there to let you know what a great game this is if you play the course as you find it and give it the respect it deserves.
With many shared greens and shared fairways to a degree, along with a few cross over points it never felt like you were too close to any other groups nor at risk from other golfers despite the course being full.
Too sum up, if you can, simply, just go and play it! The history, the town, the views, the Open, the course - this is the Home of Golf and simply a wonderful place to visit and a course simply out of this world that every golfer should experience at least once in their lifetime.
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Raj G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 25 2023
Fantastic Course
It’s a great course, one of the hardest amongst the 5 courses at the St Andrews links. Would strongly recommend playing here.Reviewer Rating
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Tim S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2022
Everything you would expect from a first visit to Scotland and the birthplace of golf. Even the mandatory use of fairway mats did not take away from the experience. Used a caddie which made a big difference playing the course for the first time.
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Euan C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 21 2022
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Euan C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 21 2022
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Alfred P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2022
A great links experience at The home of Golf!
Bunkers are well placed a woe betide anyone who tries to get out of them!
Bunkers are well placed a woe betide anyone who tries to get out of them!
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Grant F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2022
The Old Lady
It's the OLD COURSE , ST ANDREWS!! What more do I need to say, played it with all the stands and scoreboards up in preperation for The Open. Fantastic place, never gets old....Reviewer Rating
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Is there a driving range at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes there is a driving range at St Andrews The Home Of Golf which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at St Andrews The Home Of Golf.
Is there a golf pro shop at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at St Andrews The Home Of Golf.
Can you hire buggies at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact St Andrews The Home Of Golf prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes you can order food for dining at St Andrews The Home Of Golf
Is there accommodation at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at St Andrews The Home Of Golf?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact St Andrews The Home Of Golf for further details.
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