- Hotel du Vin St Andrews - Meet Richard outside for the start of your tour. Please don’t be late as tours will not wait.
- Golf Place - Find out about Nike’s genius marketing for the 2015 British Open at St Andrews and details about St Andrews golf shops
- The Links - Learn about the origins and early development of the Open Championship, the annual Dunhill Cup and important sites around the 18th Green including my old Caddie Shack!
- The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - Of the R & A, Sean Connery, Doreen Stubbs and her famous golf shops, The 1st Tee, the Pavilion and getting on the Old Course.
- Grannie Clark’s Wynd - Find out about the complex development of the Old Course and walk across the widest fairway in the game.
- Rusacks St. Andrews - Find out what happened when the R & A refused the membership of an American golfer and how the early caddies and ladies inadvertently caused Old Tom Morris to create the world’s first putting green.
- Swilcan Bridge - Photo shoot on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
- The Jigger Inn - Hear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour at the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).
- Personal wireless audio receiver and whisper earphone for larger groups
- Professional guide/historian - 1980s Old Course 1A Professional Caddie
Join Richard Falconer - an author, historian, guide, and former ‘Pro A1’ caddie at the Old Course during the 1980s - on these ‘bucket list’ acclaimed encounters.
Tailored primarily for those possessing a deeper passion for golf, these tours will enlighten you about both the genesis and progression of golf and the Old Course from the 18th to the 20th century. You will also discover the history of the Open and Dunhill competitions and have a photo session on the famous Swilkan Bridge (undisrupted by tournament days).
Not only will you receive suggestions for additional ‘bucket list’ activities, but you will also get to learn about unforgettable moments at the Road Hole before concluding the journey at the Old Course Jigger Inn.
From April to September: Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
From October to March: Tours at 10am, 12pm, 2pm
On Sundays throughout the year, enjoy a Walk on the Old Course fairway - barring championship/tournament days.
*Avaliablilty can be checked via the booking calendar.
Golf historian David Joy has given high praise to these tours.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.