St. Andrew's

Old Course: Looking down the 18th fairway from the famous Swilcan Bridge remains golf’s most memorable and unique image and one guaranteed to set the pulse of any golfer racing. Standing there, you are part of the history of the oldest golf course in the world, where the game was first played as long ago as 1400. The Old Course was named the best course in the world outside the USA in the most recent poll by respected golf magazine Golf Digest (2005). Par 72-6,721 yards.

New Course: Almost 500 years passed before St Andrews built a second course. Situated next to the Old Course, the obvious name for it was the “New.” Opened in April 1895, the ‘New’ is one of the stars in the golf firmament, offering a classic links challenge that used the natural features of the land to create a significant golfing experience. Now ranked 38th in the Golf World rankings of courses in the UK, the New Course is often referred to as St. Andrews’ best kept secret. The layout was developed by ‘Old’ Tom Morris- winner of four Open Championships-and David Honeyman. Based on the traditional out and back routing, among its most famous features are its shared fairways and a double green at the 3rd and 15th holes. Par 71-6,625 yards.

The Jubilee Course: Based on a narrow strip of land between the New Course and the sea, the Jubilee was opened in 1897 to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s accession to the throne. The course has developed into one of the toughest golfing tests at St Andrews. Extended from 12 to 18 holes in 1905 by David Honeyman, it was updated again in 1946 and then re-designed to championship standard by Donald Steel in 1989. The traditional ‘out and back’ layout starts and finishes at the Links Clubhouse. A main feature is the raised tees, which provide exceptional views of the links and challenge golfers’ skills in handling the winds which sweep in from the bay. Par 72- 6,742 yards.