Old Course

This is the greatest golf course in the world. Not because of its toughness but because you are walking on golf hollow ground. It is a lot more challenging than you expect. Pot bunkers everywhere. Huge greens that are so big it makes it hard to score. I have a 53 and a 40-yard. Because you can’t use your wedge, it makes it difficult. The notorious wind truly is a factor. It’s also crazy because cars are crossing the course and pedestrians walking crisscross across the golf course. All in all, this is a dream to play and a bucket list course. It was even better because we had Lou and Keith as caddies. I can’t recommend this course highly enough. The pictures don’t do it justice. Walking the last hole was pretty emotional.

How do you write a review as an amateur golfer of the most unique golf course on this planet? Pure zen...! We went on a Sunday and ate at the restaurant overlooking the 18th fairway. Sundays the course is closed to golfers and becomes essentially a park to walk most anywhere you'd like. You DON'T even have to ask if it's worth the drive thru the countryside to go visit this course. A resounding YES!

We were lucky enough to play the course at the end of the year. It was blowing a gale.. 50mph plus but we weren't going to allow that to spoil our fun. We had a great match. The caddies were superb, and helped a lot. Even if they did want to walk in after 9.. due to the wind. We actually scored pretty well and the match finished on the 17th… It was nearly dark on the approach to 17. Caddie said aim over there, so i did. I hit it well but could not see where it had ended up… when i got to the green the ball was about 8ft away… couldn't believe it. Holed the putt and won. If anyone knows the 17th this is not easily done… So inspiring to play 18 afterwards. The course was magical and will never be forgotten. If you can play it then do so. Its not the best layout or condition compared to some in Scotland but the history and satisfaction playing it is fantastic. We ate in Russacks afterwards. Losers bought dinner. Steak was amazing.

Beautiful course, right by the sea. Gorgeous views. Could be cold and windy on your visit. Plan about 3 to 4 hours if you're a golf fan and like to look at historical buildings, home and shop. The city is only 3 large city blocks.

All staff involved at St Andrew’s made my time spent there absolutely amazing and unforgettable. I would like to specifically point out two people. The first is Ronald in admin. My mother and I made the trek over to spread my father’s ashes on the old course. Ronald could not have been more friendly, prompt and accommodating to our wishes. He let all staff know that we would on course and to allow us to complete what we were there for. Thank you Ronald. The second person I would like to say thank you too is Derrick in the old pavilion. Was so thoughtful, friendly and helpful when it came to organizing a round at the Old Course. Thank you so much to Derrick, Ronald and all the staff of St Andrews. Truly wonderful people.

A course that needs no introduction, and we accordingly made our pilgrimage here in May 2025. Thankfully, we were blessed with warm weather and very mild winds, and were able to shoot a respectable score including a rare birdie for myself on the first hole :). The double greens can make for a slow round, and fairway shots are at a premium. You do get a booklet which includes advice for each hole which can be especially helpful if you don’t get a caddy. Overall, we had a great time, though knocking down one star just given the price point.

The OC is everything you expect it to be , charming, captivating, mesmerising, iconic, beautiful condition a bucket list for every golfer on the planet. Embrace the full 18 there’s much more to it than the 1,17&18 there are extra special indeed.

I did the walking tour of the Old Course while my husband played the Castle Course. It was so informative and fun. David was my tour guide and he was a wealth of knowledge! I recommend every history and golf enthusiast to enjoy this tour!