St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer
St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer
St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer
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These are bucket list award-winning tours with professional local guides.
Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about the origins and the development of both the game and the Old Course through a timeline spanning the 13th to 20th century, plus Open and Dunhill history, finishing with a photo shoot on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
Hear memorable Road Hole moments and gain recommendations for a few more things on the bucket list to do while here, including the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn.
Round off your tour by the Old Course Jigger Inn.
Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway - excludes championship/tournament days)
No tours from November to February inclusive
*Check the booking calendar for availability
Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy and RIck Steves.
Itinerary
Hotel du Vin St Andrews
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet Richard outside front of hotel for the start of your shared tour. Please don't be late as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Gain an overview of town history leading to 1123 Links charter.The Links
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDiscover the origins and early development of the game of golf, from 13th-century stick and ball in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744 and why St Andrews is the Home of Golf.The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLearn about how Old Course development also developed the game of golf, where fairways and bunkers come from, golfing moments, Old Tom and the old Caddie Shack!Grannie Clark's Wynd
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes and important sites around the 18th.Rusacks St Andrews
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 1st/18th fairway and farmers, Rusacks Hotel, the Mannings, original 1st tee and 18th hole, how early caddies and ladies caused Old Tom to create the world's first putting green!Swilcan Bridge
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreePhoto shoot on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. Excludes tournament days - Dunhill, Open etc.The Jigger Inn
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).
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MYR 97.95
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