St. Andrews (Scotland) is rightly considered the birthplace of golf. Throughout its four hundred year history the course at St. Andrews has seen many famous players and brilliant games. The so-called Old Course – the club’s most famous course – has remained unchanged for nearly 600 years.
It was at St Andrews that the world’s first set of golf rules were written. Today, this club is the main governing body of amateur golf around the world, except for the United States. St. Andrews courses host about 40,000 games a year, including prestigious international competitions. You have to book the course for a game on a particular day at least several months in advance.
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, the most famous golf club in the world. It is located in Scotland, about 40 km from Edinburgh, on the coast. The so-called “Old Course” of the club has existed in almost unchanged form for about 600 years. St. Andrews Club is the main governing body of amateur golf around the world (except in the United States, where this function is performed by the United States Golf Association). The club formulates and clarifies the rules of golf, permits or prohibits new models of clubs and balls, etc.
The history of this club dates back to 1754, when 22 local gentlemen began to play golf, organizing the Silver Club team. In 1834, King William IV became the official patron of the club and the St. Andrews Golf Society was named the Royal St. Andrews Golf Club. It is now Scotland’s most famous golf club.
The price of a history pass varies greatly depending on the course chosen. The New, Jubilee and Eden courses are smaller in size and are recommended for experienced players. The Strathyrum and Balgove courses are more suitable for non-golfers, beginners and families. Castle Course offers an experience on the rocky terrain overlooking St. Andrews. Without exception, all players are eager to get to the Old Course, which opened in 1764. The world’s most famous 18 holes, which can play around 40,000 games a year, is reverently loved by Tiger Woods himself. Reservations for a visit must be made in advance, though about half of all annual reservations are decided through a lottery, which eager players can participate in, but only the day before their anticipated game. Prices range from £64 to £130 per game, depending on the season.
