Par
72
Yards (back)
7,305
Rating / Slope
β€”
Par 3s / 4s / 5s
2 / 14 / 2
Water holes
3
Bunkers
112
Green fee
Up to $475

Overview

The home of golf, a public links running out and back along the Eden estuary from the town of St Andrews. Seven enormous double greens, hidden pot bunkers like Hell and the Road Hole bunker, and constantly changing winds demand imagination more than power.

Firm & fastLots of sandFlat / easy walkWalking only

Designer
Evolved naturally (Old Tom Morris and others)
Opened
1552
Holes
18
Championships
The Open Championship 30 times (most recently 2022)
⏰ Best times to play: High season (late April–mid October) costs about Β£355 (~$475 USD); winter rates are much lower but the course may play from mats. Most visitors get on via the daily ballot; the course is closed to golf on Sundays. Handicap certificate required.

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Yards365400402466544414376189348350438116531041951544741443936634566960
Par444454434364344544443672
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Yardages shown are for the back tees where known; map-derived yardages are measured center-line and may differ from the official card.

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Fees, carts & amenities

Green fees
Up to $475
Cart fee
β€”
Cart type
Unknown
GPS in carts
Unknown
Walking allowed
Yes
Push carts
Unknown
Caddies
Yes
Driving range
Yes
Practice green
Unknown
Lessons
Unknown
Restaurant / bar
Yes
Lodging
No
Season
Year-round (closed Sundays)

Contact

Pilmour House (St Andrews Links Trust), St Andrews, Fife
πŸ“ž +44 1334 466666
🌐 www.standrews.com
🧭 Directions

Information last reviewed Oct 2026. Rates change often β€” confirm with the course. Suggest an update

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St Andrews, Fife

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