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Highlights

These are bucket list award-winning tours with Richard Falconer, author, historian, guide and 1980s Pro A1 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 the Open history and the Dunhill, 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.

Itinerary

  • Hotel du Vin St Andrews

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The Open Championship, Dunhill Cup, further course development from 12, 10 to 18 holes and important sites around the 18th.
  • Rusacks St Andrews

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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).

What's included

INCLUDED

Professional local guide/historian - 1980s Old Course 1A Professional Caddie
Public tour (not private!) - small group size 10 to 15 persons approx
Professionally taken photo on the Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days)

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Families welcome. Under 5s free but not suitable for under 2s
A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
Not suitable for Baby 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
As part of your tour, you will be by the Old Course and walk across the 1st/18th fairway. You will do this at your own risk and you must keep an eye out for golf balls during live play!
Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.

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