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How to get an Old Course Tee Time


Listed below are the most frequently asked questions we get about Old Course tee times

HOW CAN I GET A TEE TIME AT THE LEGENDARY OLD COURSE IN ST ANDREWS?
This is one the most common questions we get asked by golfers from all over the world wanting to visit “The Home of Golf” and play over the most famous links in the world. Well, below is some information that may assist you in acquiring a tee time at the Old Course St Andrews through Links Golf St Andrews.

SO, HOW CAN I BOOK AN OLD COURSE TEE TIME WITH LINKS GOLF ST ANDREWS?
Each year, we, Links Golf St Andrews, receive an allocation of tee times for the Old Course. All of our tee times come as part of a package or golf tour which includes accommodation, transport and golf. Our golf tours are usually for a minimum of 5 nights and will combine golf on some of the other courses in St Andrews or Scotland.

IS IT ONLY FOUR BALL TEE TIMES THAT COME AS PART OF YOUR PACKAGE?
All of our tee times are four balls but we often allocate half of a tee time to a two ball which leaves space for another two golfers. We also allocate tee times to three balls which then leaves a space for a single golfer. For larger groups, we use multiple tee times.

I HEARD THAT THERE IS A TWO COURSE POLICY REGARDING THE OLD COURSE, IS THIS TRUE?
Yes, all Old Course tee times that are booked in advance are sold as part of a two course package. Along with the tee time on the Old Course, golfers also have to take up the option to play another of the St Andrews Links Courses. This option will be the New Course, the Jubilee Course, the Eden Course or the Castle Course. Golfers do not have to play this round but it will be included in the tour costs.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS REGARDING PLAY ON THE OLD COURSE?
There are strict handicap restrictions for golfers wishing to play the Old Course. The handicap limit is 36 for both men and ladies. All golfers must provide a current handicap card or certificate at the time of play. Also, there are no pre-bookable tee times for Saturdays and the Old Course is closed on Sundays.

OKAY, I UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE ABOVE AND I AM INTERESTED IN BOOKING A TOUR WITH YOU. HOW DO I GO ABOUT ARRANGING MY TOUR WITH YOU?
Below you will see our availability. To receive a fully customised golf tour quotation, please complete our online golf tour quote request form selecting your required dates. Or you can simply send us an email detailing your 1). Dates of travel 2). Numbers of golfers and non golfers 3). Hotel accommodation requirements 4). Other courses you wish to play. 5). Ground transport preference (Self-drive or with driver). Click here to send us an email


OLD COURSE TEE TIME AVAILABILITY FOR 2024

Below is a list of dates that we have Old Course St Andrews tee times available for the 2024 season. The dates and tee times are correct as at 20th November 2023.

AVAILABILITY CHART INDEX:

  • Tee Times Available: Tee times available which can be anything from multiple four balls to space for three, two or single golfers
  • Ballot Only: No advance pre-bookable tee times available, for more information about the ballot please click here: Old Course Ballot
  • Single Golfer: Space for one golfer available.
  • 1 x 2 Ball: Space for two golfers available.
  • 1 x 3 Ball: Space for three golfers available.
  • Sold Out: No tee times available.
  • Course Closed: Old Course not open for visitor play
  • Please Enquire: Tee times are currently sold out but availability may change due to occasional cancellations

Links Golf St Andrews are an Authorised Provider of Old Course Commercial Tee Times. Read more

  • May 2024
  • 6th - 12th May
    Old Course Closed
  • 13th - 19th May
    Ballot Only
  • 20th - 26th May
    Ballot Only
  • 27th May - 2nd June
    Ballot Only
  • Aug 2024
  • 5th - 11th Aug
    Ballot Only
  • 12th - 18th Aug
    Ballot Only
  • 19th - 25th Aug
    Old Course Closed
  • 26th Aug - 1st Sep
    Ballot Only
  • Sep 2024
  • 2nd - 8th Sep
    Ballot Only
  • 9th - 15th Sep
    Old Course Closed
  • 16th - 22nd Sep
    Old Course Closed
  • 23rd - 29th Sep
    Ballot Only
  • 30th Sep - 6th Oct
    Old Course Closed
  • May 2025
  • 5th - 11th May
    Old Course Closed
  • 12th - 18th May
    Please Enquire
  • 19th - 25th May
    Please Enquire
  • 26th May - 1st June
    Please Enquire
  • Sep 2025
  • 1st - 7th Sep
    Please Enquire
  • 8th - 14th Sep
    Old Course Closed
  • 15th - 21st Sep
    Old Course Closed
  • 22nd - 28th Sep
    Please Enquire
  • 29th Sep - 5th Oct
    Old Course Closed

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