St. Andrews Golf Course Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience St. Andrews Golf Course. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private St. Andrews, Dunfermline, and Fife Day Tour From Edinburgh

• St. Andrews Private Day Guided Tour-Personalized and Bespoke

• Golf, Whisky, and Fish and Chips (A "VERY" Scottish Experience)

• The Original St. Andrews Photo Shoot Tour

• Edinburgh to St. Andrews Private Driving Tour

It is free to visit St. Andrews Golf Course, but you'll pay to play. The Old Course is popular and expensive (£355, plus a caddie fee), and tee times book up quickly even at the less prestigious (and cheaper) courses. You can also visit the campus' restaurants and attractions or take a day tour (US$1,000) that visits the course.

Yes, St. Andrews Golf Course is worth visiting. St. Andrews is known as the "home of golf," and the sport was invented here more than 500 years ago. Today, the St. Andrews Golf Course—in particular the famed Old Course—is considered a place of pilgrimage for golf lovers, and playing the course is a bucket-list-worthy experience. Even if you don't bring your clubs, you can still soak up more of the area's sights and history on a guided tour.

Per one customer who booked the Golf, Whisky and Fish & Chips (A "VERY" Scottish Experience), "We spent plenty of time at the Old Course at St Andrews which was the main purpose of our trip. Dave was an excellent tour guide. He was very accommodating and flexible to our wishes and recommended a great place for lunch. The van was well stocked with drinks and very comfortable. Highly recommend."

The green fees for playing at St. Andrews Golf Course vary depending on the season. The high season is usually mid-April through mid-October, and the price for the Old Course can be around £355. During the low season (November through March), prices are around £128. Shoulder season is typically £240–£250.

There are multiple ways to book a tee time; golf packages with a guaranteed tee time are available, or you can enter a special ballot to play at the Old Course, which is drawn two days before you play. You can also use the St. Andrews Links online booking form.

Yes, you need a handicap certificate to play at the Old Course at St. Andrews. This certificate must be presented at the Old Course Starter on your play day. The maximum handicap accepted is 36 for both men and women. Other courses don’t require a handicap certificate.

Yes, the Old Course at St. Andrews is open to the public throughout the year, except on tournament days, Sundays, and when special events are running. The Old Course is run by the St. Andrews Links Trust, which looks after seven courses in St. Andrews.

Yes, you can rent clubs at St. Andrews Golf Courses. These are available at the clubhouses of the different Links Trust courses. However, making requests in advance to guarantee club hire is recommended, as stock may be limited on the day. There’s no need to book trolleys in advance.

To maximize your golfing experience at St. Andrews, it’s advisable to warm up on another links course before you play on the Old Course. Also, book your equipment rental in advance, and consider booking a caddie who can advise on technical aspects, locate shots, replace divots, and clean your equipment.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting St. Andrews Golf Course. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Scotland:

• Isle of Skye

• Glencoe

• Edinburgh Castle

• Fort Augustus

• Loch Ness

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Scotland.