The Old Course St Andrews Scotland – Here Are 5 Ways to Secure a Tee Time on St Andrews Old Course

The 5 ways to obtain a tee time are

• Advance Reservations
• The Ballot
• Single Golfer
• Old Course Experience
• Golf Tour Operator

1. Advance Reservations

The Advance Reservation Process is being changed for the 2015 season to bring it in line with the Old Course Ballot where there is a draw to determine who has been successful.

Advance Reservations will be accepted from 1000 BST on Wednesday 27th August for a 20 day window until 1400 BST on Monday 15th September. A ballot will be drawn to determine tee time allocations.

The thinking behind the change is to take the pressure off of having to apply immediately after 1400 BST as tee times will now be allocated on a random basis rather than first come first served.

To submit an application go to the Ballot page on the St Andrews Links website, which will be available by 27th August. The website provides useful information and guidelines for completing the form.

2. Daily Ballot

After the Advance Reservations have been allocated, almost 50% of the remaining St Andrews Old Course Tee Times are allocated to the Daily Ballot.

This allows golfers who were unable to secure St Andrews Old Course tee times through advance reservations, a chance to play the Old Course.

The Daily Ballot draw takes place 48 hours in advance of the date of play and applicants must provide their names, home club and handicap details, either by telephone, at the starters box at the Old Course St Andrews or at one of the Clubhouses prior to 2pm.

Important points to remember if you are entering the Ballot

• There must be at least 2 players, single players cannot enter the Ballot
• Names, home club and handicaps are required
• Maximum handicaps are 24 for men and 36 for women

You may enter the Ballot

• In person at the Starters Box at the Old Course
• One of the Clubhouses
• By telephoning +44 (0)1334 466666

All 3 options must be completed prior to 1400hrs 2 days before date of play

• No Friday Ballot as the Old Course is closed on a Sunday
• Golfers who are successful in the Ballot must present a current official handicap card, record or certificate to the starter prior to play and a letter of introduction from a club professional is not acceptable

Single Golfer

Single golfers can visit the Starters Box at the Old Course on the day they wish to play and the Starter will endeavor to slot them in with groups which are less than a four ball, playing that day.

Guaranteed Premium Tee Times

The Old Course Experience to provide guaranteed premium St Andrews Old Course tee times, but these are expensive a require a minimum of three days in St Andrews.

Golf Tour Operators/ Local Hotels

Some tour operators and local hotels have allocations of guaranteed tee times for the Old Course. These tee times are limited and in addition to being sold out very quickly, there is a premium on these times the amount of which can vary. A second St Andrews golf course is included in this method.

Further information on playing golf in Scotland, The Home of Golf can be found at http://www.meridiangolftours.com/