Course Level: Difficult

St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Old Course at St Andrews Links

Par 72 • 7,305 Yards

The Old Course at St Andrews, the birthplace of golf, is a historic links course along the North Sea. Famous for its iconic Swilcan Bridge, deep bunkers, and double greens, it challenges golfers with wind, undulating fairways, and strategic shot-making. Steeped in centuries of tradition, the Old Course offers an unforgettable experience for players of all levels.

Year Opened

1552

Course Architect

A product of centuries of tradition that evolved over time

Grass Type

Fescue & Bent Grass

Tournaments

St Andrews is the historic "Home of Golf," hosting The Open Championship more than any other venue (most recently in 2022).

3D-rendered town with a cricket field and ocean view

Playing Tips For Hole #18

Hole 18 is a strategic finishing par-4 that requires careful placement off the tee. A well-placed drive down the left-center of the fairway gives the best angle into the notoriously deep, two-tiered green.

A century of champions in golf’s birthplace.

Old Course at St Andrews Links

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