The R&A World Golf Museum

If you like golf in any way this is for you with lots of old historical data on the game and lots of interactive displays, it even has a small putting area for you to try out. There was a quiz for kids to do where they need to find out some information from various displays and there is even a crafting room with lots of things for the kids to do, it's about 100 yards from the aquarium.

Staff were friendly, welcoming and lovely. It’s small but very interesting for a keen golfer, not so much for muggles. £17.50 is steep for a small museum.

A place enshrined with the wonder of golf. Though relatively small, it feels like a sanctuary for the appreciation and understanding of the history of golf from its early days on the wild hinterlands of Scotland to its development in the nineteenth century as a popular and widely appreciated game for the wealthy and fashionable attempting to connect with that ancient past. Now anyone can come and appreciate the clubs and balls that contributed to that history. There is a quiet calm and ceremonial serenity to this place that only the presence of centuries of stories and yearnings and artifacts can provide. Note especially the elegance and stylish design of the Claret Jug.

I spent a solid 3 hours here and enjoyed every minute. The staff were friendly and readily available for questions.

AWESOME place with extremely friendly staff. We couldn’t have been treated nicer, or been better informed. The sweet ladies behind the counter even gave us recommendations for lunch based on a bunch of different criteria, and spent time telling us things we wouldn’t have known otherwise. The museum itself is super cool, and gives a great and succinct history of the game and it’s equipment. The former champion displays with a former golf club, or apparel item was cool to see - they even have a replica Claret Jug that is fully updated in its engravings. Overall we had a wonderful time and were very glad we stopped by!

My golf mad sons enjoyed looking around. Well worth a visit. No pictures from inside but here are some around the area as there is so much golf history outside the museum too.

Very interesting for golf lovers with lots of cool items. Super knowledgeable and keen staff. They even put on a kids craft activity when we were there which was very welcomed.

This review is for the cafe (I haven’t been to the museum yet). This cafe has an unbeatable location and view over the sea and the course. Great big windows means you get to see something no matter where you sit. The menu is simple with some nice drink options and thoughtful food choices. This may seem an expensive place for tea and a sandwich, but given the location it shouldn’t really be surprising. My sandwich was small but tasted really good, with fresh bread and a generous helping of chicken. Go with the expectation of modest portions of quality ingredients in a beautiful setting and prices that reflect the tourism that dominates the area and you will thoroughly enjoy the experience. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. The place was very busy when we arrived and seems popular on weekends all day. Given how busy it was, service was relatively quick. We will certainly be back as often as we can.

Worth it especially if the weather is nasty! This was a great place for us to hang out for 2 hours and beat the wind and cold. I wish it was a teeny bit cheaper, but it actually was a pretty cool museum with some interactive elements.

If golf is your thing then this place will be of great interest to you, if not then you will have the worst time of your life. There is all sorts of golfing history to be viewed in here from the anciant clubs once used to the ancient players that used to swing them. As a mild fan of golf I found it ok to a point but my friend who is a huge golf fan though this place was excellent so it really is a place only suited to golfing fanatics.

If you are a golf enthusiast then a visit here is a must. Right down by the west sands in St Andrews, across the road from the famous Old Course the golf museum is open all year round. Prices are very reasonable as your entry fee, around £5 also includes a guide book. The museum if full of 500 years of golf history you can find out more about the game the golfers and the golf clubs over the years. The museum is divided into various different galleries and even has one with a mini putting green where you get the chance to have a go with various types of balls and putters. Personally if you are not interested in golf this might not be the best way to spend and afternoon, but if you are a golfer you will enjoy.

If you want to WIN a trivia contest about GOLF... This is the place to come study (or you could just google facts?)... The admission price is affordable too and let's you get in for 48 hours... So you can practice putting on their mini indoor putting course!

Worth a visit just because it is located in St. Andrews. Right across from the Old Course. Good displays.