How to Enter the Old Course Ballot on standrews.com

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standrews.com is the official site of St Andrews Links Trust, the body that runs the golf courses at St Andrews, including the Old Course. To enter the Old Course ballot, go to the site and use the "Enter the Old Course Ballot" link in the main navigation, then follow the ballot form. The site also publishes ballot results and flags "busy dates," so check those before you pick a date. The site does not state the entry window, the information the form asks for, or the fee, so confirm those on the ballot page itself before relying on a particular day.

What standrews.com is

The site is the public face of the trust that manages the St Andrews Links courses. From it you can:

  • Enter the Old Course ballot and check ballot results
  • Book a tee time, a golf lesson, or a guided walk
  • See live webcam links and a 360° tour of the Old Course
  • Browse courses, clubhouses and facilities, caddie services, tournaments, and the academy
  • Find dining at the Tom Morris Bar & Grill and the Craigtoun, Castle, and Eden clubhouses
  • Read news, visit official stores, and sign up for email updates on tee times and other news

It is a booking and information site, not a general travel guide to the town.

Steps to enter the ballot

  1. Open standrews.com.
  2. In the main menu, select Enter the Old Course Ballot. The same link appears in the menu block near the top of the homepage.
  3. Read the ballot page before filling anything in. It is the authoritative source for the entry window, the details required, and any fee.
  4. Complete the form with the details it asks for and submit it.
  5. Note the date you entered for, so you can match it to the results later.

Expected result: a submitted ballot entry for the date you chose. Keep any confirmation the site gives you.

Checking results and handling the outcome

  • Results: use the Ballot results link, listed next to the ballot entry in the menu. Check it on the schedule the ballot page states, not on assumption.
  • If successful: the result should tell you the next step, such as confirming and paying for the tee time. Follow the instructions on the results page or in the message you receive, and act within any deadline given.
  • If unsuccessful: you can enter again for another date, subject to the ballot rules. You can also use the site's Book a tee time option for other courses, or look at Offers & Packages and Golf Packages.
  • Busy dates: check the Busy dates link before choosing. It shows when demand is high, which helps you judge how competitive your entry may be.

Practical points before you enter

  • Check the live webcam and 360° tour to see conditions and the layout. They inform your choice of date but do not affect your entry.
  • Plan around the ballot, not on it. The ballot is a chance at a tee time, not a guarantee. Have a fallback, such as another course or a package, in case your entry is unsuccessful.
  • Use the site's own channels. Sign up for email updates on tee times, and use the contact details on the site if the ballot page leaves something unclear.

The site does not publish the ballot's entry window, required details, fee, or result timing in the material available here. Treat the ballot page and results page as the source for those specifics, and check them before you commit to travel plans.