What is standrews.com?

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standrews.com is the official website of St Andrews Links Trust, the organization behind the St Andrews Links golf courses in Scotland — including the Old Course, widely known as the "Home of Golf." If you want to book a tee time, enter the Old Course ballot, arrange a lesson, find a restaurant, or simply check conditions before a round, this is the site to use. It serves visiting golfers, ticketholders, and general visitors rather than being a news or fan site.

What the site covers

The navigation and page content point to several core areas:

  • Golf courses — information on the St Andrews Links courses, plus a "Before Your Round" section covering practical preparation.
  • Booking — a "Book a tee time" entry point and the Old Course Ballot, including a way to check ballot results.
  • Clubhouses and facilities — caddie services, driving range, custom fitting, and clubhouse amenities.
  • Academy and lessons — golf lessons, junior golf, and academy packages.
  • Dining — the Tom Morris Bar & Grill and the Craigtoun, Castle, and Eden clubhouses.
  • Visitor resources — guided walks of the Old Course, an Old Course 360° tour, live webcams, and a "Visiting St Andrews" section.
  • Other services — tournaments, offers and packages (golf, group, corporate, academy), gift cards, official stores, and careers.

Practical features worth knowing

A few elements are especially useful before or during a trip:

Feature What it does
Old Course Ballot Entry point for the daily ballot and a separate results check
Live webcams View current conditions at the links
Guided walks Book a guided walk of the Old Course
Newsletter signup Email updates on tee times, career opportunities, and offers
Busy dates Guidance on which dates are in high demand

The site also flags "Ticketholders" in its main menu, suggesting a dedicated area for people holding event tickets.

Who it's for

  • Golfers planning a round — use the tee time booking and ballot pages, and check busy dates before choosing when to visit.
  • First-time visitors — the 360° tour, guided walks, and "Visiting St Andrews" pages help you understand the site before arriving.
  • Groups and corporate organizers — group, corporate, and academy packages are listed under Offers & Packages.
  • Anyone curious about the Home of Golf — the history section and webcams offer a look at the courses without booking.

Things to keep in mind

The site does not publish pricing in the material reviewed here, so tee time costs, lesson rates, and package prices should be confirmed through the booking pages or by contacting the Trust directly. Booking a tee time or entering the ballot may involve account or ticketholder requirements — check the relevant page for the current process rather than assuming open access.

For anything related to playing, dining, or visiting the St Andrews Links, standrews.com is the authoritative starting point.