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Old Course Ballot


The Old Course Ballot offers golfers who have been unable to secure a tee time an opportunity to get to play the legendary links

For golfers who have not managed to secure an Old Course tee time in advance, there is still an option to apply for one via the Daily Ballot system. The St Andrews Old Course Ballot is drawn two days ahead of play with the exception of Friday as there is no play on the Old Course on Sundays. For example, if you wish to enter the ballot for a tee time on Wednesday, you would apply on the Monday. If you wish to enter the ballot for a tee time on a Monday, you would apply on a Saturday.

To enter the ballot, golfers names, home golf clubs and handicaps are required (Maximum of 36 for both men and ladies). The deadline for entering the ballot is 2pm and the results are usually available by 4pm.

Links Golf St Andrews take care of the above process for all golfers who have their golf tour booked with us. We will advise clients if they have been successful in the Old Course Ballot and if not, arrange alternative golf.

Certain times of the year are better for gaining a tee time through the Old Course Ballot. The winter months are generally quieter on the Old Course. During the summer season, the months with longer daylight hours (Late May, June & July) tend to have better availability for the Ballot. The St Andrews Old Course Ballot is sometimes referred to as the “Old Course Lottery”.


OLD COURSE TEE TIME AVAILABILITY FOR 2022 & 2023

Below is a list of dates that we have Old Course St Andrews tee times available for the 2022 & 2023 seasons. The dates and tee times are correct as at 1st November 2022.

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

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  • 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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