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St Andrews Old Course History Tour, for the Golfer

By St Andrews Tours
9.4 out of 10
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Overview

These are bucket list award-winning tours with Richard Falconer, author, historian, guide and 1980s 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 Open and Dunhill history, 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.

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 Sun, 28 Dec
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional local guide/historian - 1980s Old Course Caddie
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professionally taken photo on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tours not suitable for under 5s
  • A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
  • Not suitable for strollers/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
  • Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Hotel du Vin St Andrews
  • 5m
Meet Richard outside front of hotel for the start of your shared tour. Please don't be late as these public tours will not wait. Tour start: Gain an overview of town history leading to 1123 Links charter.
The Links
  • 10m
Discover the origins and early development of the game of golf, from 13th-century stick and ball in the Low Countries to Edinburgh in 1744 and why St Andrews is the Home of Golf.
The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews
  • 15m
Learn about how Old Course development also developed the game of golf, where fairways and bunkers come from, golfing moments and Old Tom and my old Caddie Shack!
Grannie Clark's Wynd
  • 15m
The Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes and important sites around the 18th.
Rusacks St Andrews
  • 10m
The 1st/18th fairway and farmers, Rusacks Hotel, the Mannings, original 1st tee and 18th hole, how early caddies and ladies caused Old Tom to create the world's first putting green!
Swilcan Bridge
  • 10m
Photo shoot on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world. Excludes tournament days - Dunhill, Open etc.
The Jigger Inn
  • 10m
Hear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour near the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).

Location

Activity location
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    Hotel du Vin St Andrews
    • 40 The Scores
    • KY16 9AS, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hotel du Vin St Andrews
    • 40 The Scores
    • KY16 9AS, St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

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