Golfing Breaks in St Andrews – Stay in the Home of Golf

Plan the ultimate golfing break in St Andrews, Scotland — the world-famous Home of Golf and bucket-list destination for players from across the globe.

Located in St Andrews, this historic town is home to the legendary Old Course at St Andrews, where the game has been played for over 600 years. Today, St Andrews Links is the largest public golf complex in Europe, offering seven exceptional courses within walking distance of the town centre.

Play Seven World-Class Links Courses

During your St Andrews golf holiday, you can experience:

Old Course at St Andrews – The most iconic course in the world
New Course at St Andrews – A classic championship links layout
Jubilee Course – A challenging coastal test
Eden Course – Strategic and scenic
Strathtyrum Course – A shorter but rewarding links
Castle Course – Dramatic cliff-top golf with panoramic views
Balgove Course – Ideal for beginners and warm-up rounds

St Andrews is also home to the prestigious The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, founded in 1754 and one of the most influential golf institutions in the world.

Championship Golf & Major Tournaments

The Old Course hosts The Open Championship more frequently than any other venue, returning approximately every five years — with the next staging set for July 2027.

Each autumn, St Andrews also co-hosts the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, where professional golfers are paired with celebrity amateurs in one of the European Tour’s richest and most exciting tournaments.

Just a few miles south along the coast lies Kingsbarns Golf Links, renowned for its spectacular North Sea views from every hole and a must-play addition to any St Andrews golf itinerary.

Guests can also enjoy preferential tee time opportunities at The Kittocks Course and Torrance Course, both located at the Fairmont resort.

Golf Accommodation in St Andrews – Stay Close to the First Tee

Many of our self-catering golf holiday properties in St Andrews are perfectly positioned within short walking distance of the Old Course and neighbouring links. Designed with golfing groups in mind, our homes offer:

Central locations near the first tee
Spacious living areas for groups
Secure storage for golf clubs (selected properties)
Flexible short breaks and extended stays
Ideal layouts for golf tours and international visitors

Whether you’re organising a bucket-list Old Course round, attending The Open, or planning a multi-course links tour, our St Andrews golf accommodation provides the perfect base.

Use our property filters or interactive map to find the ideal home for your golfing break — and experience championship links golf just moments from your doorstep.

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How to Get a Tee Time at the Old Course & St Andrews Links

All public courses are managed by St Andrews Links Trust, including the iconic Old Course at St Andrews.

There are four main ways to secure a tee time:

The Advance Application (Most Common for Visitors)

This is the primary way international visitors book the Old Course.

Applications usually open in late August for the following season (April–October).
You apply for specific date ranges, not exact tee times.
Results are issued by ballot later in the year.
You must apply in pairs (singles cannot apply this way).

Best option if you’re planning your golf trip well in advance.

The 48-Hour Ballot (Daily Ballot System)

If you’re already in St Andrews, you can enter the daily ballot:

Opens 48 hours before play.
Enter online (you don’t need to queue in person).
Open to groups of 2–4 players.
Results are emailed later that day.

Example: Enter on Monday for Wednesday play.

This is how many visiting golfers secure last-minute Old Course rounds.

Single Golfer Queue (Guaranteed Solo Route)

If you’re travelling alone, this is often the most successful strategy.

Singles cannot apply in advance.
Go early (very early in peak season) to the Old Course Pavilion.
You may be paired with an existing group that has a spare space.

It requires flexibility — but many golfers succeed this way.

Booking Other St Andrews Links Courses

Besides the Old Course, there are six additional courses you can book more easily:

New Course at St Andrews
Jubilee Course
Castle Course
Eden Course
Strathtyrum Course
Balgove Course

These can typically be:

Booked online via the St Andrews Links website
Reserved further in advance
More available than the Old Course

Many golfers plan a multi-round trip — aiming for the Old Course while also playing Jubilee, New or Castle.

Pro Tips for Success

Apply in pairs if targeting the Old Course.
Be flexible with dates.
Consider shoulder season (April, May, October).
Enter the 48-hour ballot even if you applied in advance.
Book accommodation within walking distance — you may need to respond quickly if successful.

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