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St Andrews Old Course History Tour, For the Golfer
St Andrews Old Course History Tour, For the Golfer
St Andrews Old Course History Tour, For the Golfer
St Andrews Old Course History Tour, For the Golfer
St Andrews Old Course History Tour, For the Golfer

St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

By St Andrews Tours
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Overview

These are bucket list award-winning tours with Richard Falconer, author, historian, guide and 1980s Pro A1 Old Course Caddie.

Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about the origins and the development of both the game and the Old Course through a timeline spanning the 13th to 20th century, plus the Open history and the Dunhill, finishing with a photo shoot on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).

Hear memorable Road Hole moments and gain recommendations for a few more things on the bucket list to do while here, including the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn.

Round off your tour by the Old Course Jigger Inn.

April to September: 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm
October to March: 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm
(Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway - excludes championship/tournament days)
No tours from December to February
*Check the booking calendar for availability

Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy.

Activity location

  • Hotel du Vin St Andrews
    • 40 The Scores
    • KY16 9AS, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel du Vin St Andrews
    • 40 The Scores
    • KY16 9AS, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Wed, 27 Nov
Please choose a different date

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal wireless audio receiver and whisper earphone for larger groups
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide/historian - 1980s Old Course 1A Professional Caddie

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Families welcome. Under 5s free but not suitable for under 2s
  • A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
  • Not suitable for Baby buggies/carriages
  • Not suitable for Crutches, walking frames, mobility scooters
  • There is nowhere to leave any of the above and golf clubs etc while on tour, so make alternative arrangements
  • As part of your tour, you will be by the Old Course and walk across the 1st/18th fairway. You will do this at your own risk and you must keep an eye out for golf balls during live play!
  • Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Hotel du Vin St Andrews
  • 2m
Meet Richard outside for the start of your tour. Please don't be late as tours will not wait.
Golf Place
  • 8m
Find out about Nike's genius marketing for the 2015 British Open at St Andrews and details about St Andrews golf shops
The Links
  • 10m
Learn about the origins and early development of the Open Championship, the annual Dunhill Cup and important sites around the 18th Green including my old Caddie Shack!
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
  • 10m
Of the R & A, Sean Connery, Doreen Stubbs and her famous golf shops, The 1st Tee, the Pavilion and getting on the Old Course.
Grannie Clark's Wynd
  • 10m
Find out about the complex development of the Old Course and walk across the widest fairway in the game.
Rusacks St Andrews
  • 10m
Find out what happened when the R & A refused the membership of an American golfer and how the early caddies and ladies inadvertently caused Old Tom Morris to create the world's first putting green.
Swilcan Bridge
  • 5m
Photo shoot on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
The Jigger Inn
  • 5m
Hear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour at the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHotel du Vin St Andrews
    • 40 The Scores
    • KY16 9AS, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHotel du Vin St Andrews
    • 40 The Scores
    • KY16 9AS, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

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