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EnglishWhat to Know Before Visiting St Andrews Links
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St Andrews Links is the St Andrews, Scotland golf complex known as the "Home of Golf," and standrews.com is its official site. Before you visit, decide three things: which course you want to play (and how you'll get a tee time), whether you need caddie or practice services, and how you'll spend non-golf time — dining, guided walks, or the Old Course 360° tour. The site is organized around exactly these needs: Golf Courses, Before Your Round, Clubhouses & Facilities, Caddie Services, Academy, Dining, and Explore.
Courses and booking a round
The site's navigation lists Golf Courses as the starting point, with separate sections for Before Your Round, Tournaments, and the Academy. Tee times are booked through the site's "Book a tee time" entry, and the Old Course specifically uses a ballot: the menu includes "Enter the Old Course Ballot" and "Ballot results." If the Old Course is your priority, plan around the ballot rather than assuming a standard booking will get you on.
The site also flags "Busy dates," which is worth checking before you fix travel dates. For anyone new to the courses, the Old Course 360° Tour under Explore gives a preview without committing to a round.
Practice, lessons, and caddies
If you want to improve or prepare, the site lists these services:
- Golf Lessons and Academy programs, including Junior Golf
- Driving Range and Custom Fitting
- Caddie Services under Clubhouses & Facilities
Lessons can be booked directly ("Book a golf lesson" appears in the main menu). Caddie Services sits alongside Clubhouses & Facilities, so treat it as part of planning your round rather than an afterthought — especially on busy dates.
Clubhouses, facilities, and dining
Clubhouses & Facilities covers the on-site infrastructure, and Dining is broken out by venue:
| Venue | Type |
|---|---|
| Tom Morris Bar & Grill | Bar & grill |
| The Craigtoun Clubhouse | Clubhouse dining |
| The Castle Clubhouse | Clubhouse dining |
| The Eden Clubhouse | Clubhouse dining |
Restaurants can be booked through the site ("Find a restaurant"). Offers & Packages — including Golf Packages, Group Packages, Corporate Packages, Academy Packages, and Gift Cards — are listed separately if you're organizing for a group or buying for someone else.
Non-golf things to do
Two Explore items stand out for visitors who aren't playing or want more than a round:
- Guided Walks of the Old Course — bookable via "Book a guided walk"
- Old Course 360° Tour — an online preview of the course
The site also carries Latest News, Official Stores, Our History, Sustainability, and Local Communities sections, plus a live webcam link ("Live Webcam Links") for checking conditions before you travel.
Practical checklist before you go
- Check Busy dates and decide your course.
- For the Old Course, enter the ballot and check Ballot results — don't rely on a standard tee time.
- Book tee time, lesson, restaurant, or guided walk through their respective site entries.
- Arrange Caddie Services and any Driving Range or Custom Fitting time.
- Sign up for the newsletter (email updates on tee times, careers, and offers) if you want advance notice.
Ticketholders have a dedicated menu entry, so if you already hold tickets, start there. Contact details and accessibility help are linked in the site footer alongside Privacy, Governance, Accessibility, and Cookie Policy.