Request a caddie in advance. Our caddies aim to provide you with a unique and memorable experience during your round. We strongly recommend the use of our caddie service to all golfers especially those visiting for the first time. If you've already requested a caddie, they will meet you on the tee approximately 10 miniutes before play.

With 14 holes played to double greens, there's not a lot of room for movement. Wear and tear is always the main concern on the Old Course so to ensure you and everyone else can enjoy the course in all its glory, trolleys can be only taken on after 12 noon. More information here.

We want everyone to experience walking in the footsteps of legends so buggies are limited on the Old Course however golfers with a permanent condition of disability can request a buggy. More information here.

Didn't pack your clubs? We provide a wide selection of hire equipment with clubs and shoes supplied by our official partner, Callaway. Find out more here. We recommend submitting your request no less than 24 hours before your tee time.

The Golf Academy is the warm up area for the Old Course and a free shuttle service will take you round to the Links Clubhouse and first tee during high season. If you're new to Links golf and have time for a lesson, why not visit our PGA-Qualified St Andrews Links Instructors for the perfect introduction? The Prepare to Play lesson is one of our most popular with visiting golfers. 

Fairway mats are in use on all courses (except the 9 hole Balgove Course) between the months of November and February inclusive. The use of mats extends to the end of March on the Old and Castle Courses. Find out more about fairway mats here.

Our team of Course Rangers are out on the Links whatever the weather to help maintain the pace of play and ensure your round is a memorable experience for all the right reasons. They are here to help so if you have any problems, look out for them.

The St Andrews Links Clubhouse is the clubhouse for the Old, New and Jubilee Courses. You can use parking and locker facilities here. A buggy can then take you to the Old Pavilion for check-in. It is located adjacent to the first tee and offers golfers somewhere to wait in comfort with access to toilets and refreshments. You'll need to be at the tee at least twenty minutes before your tee-time. If you've entered via the ballot, payment of your green fee will be made to the Starter on the day.

Make sure you bring your handicap certificate to the first tee and present it to the Starter. It's your passport to the oldest course in the world. The maximum handicap is 24 for men and 36 for ladies.

Join more than 600 years of history at the Home of Golf and enjoy the round of a lifetime. Don't forget to post your pictures to our digital guestbook and join thousands of other golfers who have created their own little piece of history on the hallowed turf.