standrews.com

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:

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.

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:

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

1. Check Busy dates and decide your course.
2. For the Old Course, enter the ballot and check Ballot results — don't rely on a standard tee time.
3. Book tee time, lesson, restaurant, or guided walk through their respective site entries.
4. Arrange Caddie Services and any Driving Range or Custom Fitting time.
5. 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.

You can book through standrews.com, the official site of St Andrews Links Trust, using the "Book a tee time" and golf lesson/academy entry points in the site menu. The Old Course is different from the other courses: entry is through the Old Course Ballot, and ballot results are published on the site. Before booking, check the "Busy dates" page so you know how crowded the courses will be on the date you want. If you are booking for a group or want a package, use the dedicated Golf Packages, Group Packages, and Corporate Packages pages instead of the single tee time flow.

Booking a Tee Time

1. Go to standrews.com.
2. Open the "Book a tee time" link in the site menu.
3. Choose the course and the date you want. Check "Busy dates" first if your dates are flexible.
4. Complete the booking and keep the confirmation.

For the Old Course, use "Enter the Old Course Ballot" in the menu. After the draw, check "Ballot results" on the same site. The ballot is the standard route for individual golfers; it is not a normal first-come booking.

Booking a Golf Lesson or Academy Session

The site lists "Book a golf lesson" and an Academy section with Golf Lessons, Driving Range, Custom Fitting, and Junior Golf. Open the lesson page, pick the lesson or academy option that fits you, and follow the booking steps. If you are unsure which lesson fits, the "Meet The Team" page shows the instructors.

Checking Busy Dates and Planning Around Them

Use "Busy dates" before you commit to a date. It shows when the courses are likely to be crowded, which helps you choose a quieter day or plan around peak periods. For a first visit, the "Before Your Round" page covers what to prepare, and "Guided Walks of the Old Course" is an option if you want to see the course without playing.

Packages and Group Bookings

• Golf Packages / Group Packages / Corporate Packages: use these for multi-person or organized trips; they are separate from single tee time booking.
• Academy Packages: combine lessons and practice; useful if you want instruction plus range time.
• Gift Cards: available if you are booking for someone else.
• Caddie Services: book separately through the Clubhouses & Facilities / Caddie Services pages.

Common Issues

• Old Course availability: do not expect a standard tee time slot; use the ballot and check results.
• Peak dates: check "Busy dates" before booking so you are not surprised by crowds.
• Group size: for more than a single booking, start from the Group or Corporate Packages page rather than the individual tee time flow.

The site also offers a newsletter sign-up for tee time updates and offers, and a live webcam if you want to check conditions before your round.

St Andrews Links offers several ways to buy golf beyond a single round: golf packages, group packages, corporate packages, and academy packages, plus gift cards, golf lessons, custom fitting, a driving range, and junior golf programs. The official site lists these as separate sections under its Golf and Offers & Packages menus. Exact contents, prices, and booking conditions for each package are not published in the page material reviewed here, so confirm details directly with St Andrews Links before committing.

Package Types Listed on the Site

The site groups its packaged offerings under Offers & Packages:

Each is presented as its own category rather than a single menu of fixed products. That suggests the contents are arranged around the buyer's situation, but the site excerpt does not spell out what each includes. Treat the table above as a guide to which section to open, not as a description of included rounds, meals, or accommodation.

Gift Cards

Gift cards are listed as a standalone item under Offers & Packages. The page material confirms they exist but does not state denominations, validity periods, or where they can be redeemed. If you are buying one as a present, ask which facilities and services accept it before purchase.

Instruction, Practice, and Junior Golf

Alongside packages, the site lists:

• Golf lessons — bookable through the site, with a "Book a golf lesson" link on the homepage.
• Academy — a dedicated section, with academy packages among the packaged offers.
• Driving range — listed under the golf facilities.
• Custom fitting — listed as a service.
• Junior golf — a separate program area.

These are services rather than gifts, but they are the practical alternatives if a gift card feels too open-ended. A lesson or fitting gives the recipient a specific experience; a gift card leaves the choice to them.

Booking and Practical Steps

1. Open the Offers & Packages section and choose the package category that matches your group size and purpose.
2. For tee times, use the Book a tee time link. Note that the Old Course is handled separately through the Old Course Ballot, with a ballot results page.
3. Check the Busy dates page before fixing travel plans.
4. For lessons, use the lesson booking link; for academy programs, start from the Academy section.
5. Sign up for the newsletter if you want updates on tee times and offers — the site promotes this as the way to receive news and exclusive offers.

What to Confirm Before Buying

The site material does not cover package prices, what each package includes, cancellation terms, or gift card conditions. Before paying, ask specifically:

• What is included in the package (rounds, tuition, dining, facilities)?
• Are dates fixed or flexible, and do busy dates affect availability?
• What are the cancellation and transfer rules?
• Where can a gift card be used, and does it expire?

For visiting logistics more broadly — dress codes, caddie services, and clubhouse facilities — see the "Before Your Round" and "Clubhouses & Facilities" sections, which sit alongside the packages menu.

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.