5 Questions On Playing St Andrews Old Course

Do You Need a Handicap To Play 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.

How Do You Get a St Andrews Old Course Tee Time?

There are 4 ways :-

Authorised Providers of Old Course tee times

Private Advanced Tee Times

Old Course Ballot

Single Player

What Is An Authorised Provider?

An Authorised Provider offers packages, including guaranteed Old Course tee times, throughout high season (April – October). They can be recognised by the official ‘Authorised Provider’ logo displayed on their websites. We are proud to be an Authorised Provider.

What Is The Old Course Ballot System?

The Ballot is drawn 48 hours in advance of play and golfers should provide their names, home club and handicaps either online, by phone or at one of the clubhouses before 2pm, two days before the day they wish to play. To enter there must be a minimum of two golfers.

Can a Single Player Enter The Ballot?

No – minimum of 2 players is required to enter the ballot. From 12th March 2024 a new process was introduced for single golfers hoping to play St Andrews Old Course. A Singles Daily Draw will now take place. The daily draw requires individual golfers to enter their details in person at the Old Pavilion or St Andrews Links Clubhouse between 09.00-17.00 the day before they wish to play. A randomised draw will then take place at 5pm with golfers being notified by SMS messages and email whether they have been allocated a tee time for the following day. This new digital system replaces the previous practise of golfers queuing outside the starter’s hut prior to play.

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What a perfect vacation with 5 beautiful days of golf. Nicola was great. She ensured we were in the Old Course balloting-system and that we were also checked in for the Old Course singles daily lottery. I was fortunate to secure two opportunities to play the Old Course. Nicola went out her way many times, including traveling back to pick me up from another course to ensure I made my Old Course check in time. She also meet up with me on the 18th tee to follow me in while taking pictures of a very memorable experience. ProScotGolf provides exceptional customer service and value. I will be planning my next trip soon.

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Richard Catts

4 months ago

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Thank you ProScott Golf Tours for an amazing time in Scotland! Five historic courses in six days including Carnoustie and the Old Course. If you are going to go to Golf’s holy land, go with a local that knows golf. Prompt, professional, informative, flexible and above all fun to be with, Nicola and John really take care of you like family. They have pre-thought about everything for your convenience, comfort and enjoyment! You are taken care of from landing to takeoff. Thank you ProScott GOLF Tours.

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Joe Vega

7 months ago

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What an epic experience this golf trip was with Proscot Golf Tours . Nicola & and John made this golf trip very accommodating for us all . I highly recommend them for your next golf trip to play the golf courses and especially the iconic St. Andrew’s old course the # 1 in the world . Thank you again Nicola & John.
Best ,
Joe Vega

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Absolutely the best! Everyone at ProScot (John, Nicola, Patricia) were exceptionally professional, friendly, and helpful.

The tour they put together for us was incredible. Our accommodations in St Andrews we’re top notch. The golf courses were fabulous. Drivers were always on time!

They made sure we had everything we needed from snacks to drinks and were willing to be flexible in terms of schedule

They setup dinner reservations at amazing restaurants, and were able to provide advice on just about anything in the area.

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ANA CARRENO

a year ago

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Wonderful experience and our clients had the most memorable time in Scotland. The organisation and communication was seamless and would definitely work with the team again! . Thank you so much John, Nicola and Patricia!

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