Golfing St Andrews
Experience The Birthplace of Golf
The Old Course at St Andrews is the birthplace of golf and the one round that calls all golf enthusiast home to experience. It doesn't matter where I am teeing off when I hear the words "Next up on the first tee is ..." I imagine standing there at The Old Course and ready to step up and hit my driver.
Getting Tee Times at St Andrews
Obtaining tee times at the St Andrews complex is surprisingly easier than you might think! With a total of seven amazing courses available, if you're open to a bit of flexibility, you can often play without the need for pre-arranged tee times. Personally I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to play the Jubilee course twice and The New Course once, all by simply walking up to the starter and inquiring about what is available. Remarkably, my total wait time before teeing off for those memorable rounds amounted to less than two hours!
Now, when it comes to securing those iconic tee times for The Old Course, a bit more planning is definitely required. There are several exciting avenues to pursue to make this happen. They include
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Participating in the Daily Ballot
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Signing up for Private Advanced Tee Times
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Working with a Tour Supplier
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Reaching out to good friends who have local tickets or are members
If you’re aiming for guaranteed tee times before you board your flight, it’s wise to plan ahead—typically around 12 to 24 in advance to ensure you don’t miss out. Fortunately, Travel There and Back possesses the experience and knowledge necessary to assist you in obtaining those coveted tee times for The Old Course
Are you ready to dive into a discussion about your options? Let’s get started!
Sample Itineraries
Nicklaus Tour
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7 Nights
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Trump Ailsa
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Royal Troon
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PGA Gleneagles
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Gleneagles King
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St Andrews New Course
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St Andres Old Course
(guaranteed tee times) -
Carnoustie
Watson Tour
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7 Nights
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Turnberry - King Robert
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Turnberry - Alisa
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Royal Troon
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Torrance
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St Andrews New Course
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St Andrews Old Course (ballot)
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Kingsbarns
(including distillery tour)
Els Tour
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7 Nights
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Western Gailes
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Royal Troon
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Carnoustie
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Kingsbarns
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St Andrews New Course
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St Andrews Old Course (ballot)
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North Berwick