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 :-
Authorized Providers of Old Course tee times
Private advanced tee times (now closed for 2023)
Old Course Ballot
Single Player
What Is An Authorized Provider?
An Authorized Provider offers packages, including guaranteed Old Course tee times, throughout high season (April – October). They can be recognized by the official ‘Authorized Provider’ logo displayed on their websites. We are proud to be an Authorized 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 and a maximum of four players.
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 randomized 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 practice 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.
Read moreThank 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.
Read moreWhat 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.
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Joe Vega
ProScot organized and carried out a wonderful trip to St Andrews for my group. They provided everything we asked for and more. We stayed at The Saint, a small but very comfortable place with lovely food and a warm local Scottish atmosphere. All arrangements for golf were set up as we asked. Two of our group played the Old Course through the on site queue.
I am particularly grateful for the kind attention from Nicola Scott who facilitated our days. She was diligent in working with our friends looking to get onto the Old Course…she even made an extra round trip to Lundin Links at the last minute so one could make a last minute opportunity to play.
I highly recommend them for a quality golf trip to Scotland.
E. Foster
Visited July 2024
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.