Facts about the Old Course is a short golf blog post that examines some things you may not know about the Old Lady. Most people have either played or visited the Old Course; some have only seen it on TV, but everyone has heard of it. But did you know these facts about the Old… Read more
Seaton House in St Andrews is a short golf blog post that takes a look at the latest Hotel to open in the ‘Home of Golf’ So let me make a start by looking at the history of this magnificent building. The History This old Victorian Townhouse was built in 1864. A neighbouring house was&hel
The Old Course Hole Names is a short golf blog post that looks at the world-famous golf course that nobody really knows. So everybody knows of the Old Course in St Andrews, but how well do you know it? Did you know that of the 18 holes on the Old Course only 4 of them… Read more
Hotel Du Vin, St Andrews is a short golf blog post that takes a look at this fantastic hotel at the ‘Home of Golf’. St Andrews is full of AirBnBs, BnBs, Guest Houses, Hotels and other accommodation providers. Famous hotels like the Old Course Hotel, Rusacks, Kinnettles and the Ardgowan H
Who was Allan Robertson is a short golf blog that takes a look at this historic figure in golf that not many people know about. If you don’t already know who Allan Robertson is, then you really should continue reading. He was born in Scotland on 11th September 1815. Allan was a pioneer in Club
Old Tom Morris is a short golf blog post that looks back at the man himself after the recent unveiling of his amazing statue in St Andrews. St Andrews and Old Tom Morris go hand in hand and I find it difficult to talk about one without mentioning the other. Who was Old Tom Morris… Read more
St Andrews in Numbers is a short golf blog post that looks at various facts and figures at the ‘Home of Golf’ I will start with a short history of the town and golf before hitting the numbers. Town History in Brief Since around 10,000 BCE, there have been inhabitants on the shore of the&
The St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club is a short golf blog post that looks at one of the oldest traditions in town, which is often overlooked. Most visitors to St Andrews will know this putting club by its more commonly known nickname ‘The Himalayas’ The putting green has been played
Golf Shops in St Andrews is a short golf blog post highlighting some of the many golf shops around the Auld Grey Toun. As a golfer, I love having a look around the golf shops that I stumble across. I find it difficult to pass them without going in and having a snoop around for… Read more
Alfred Dunhill Links Championships 2023 is a short golf blog post that looks at the famous Pro-Am in Scotland. This is a unique golf tournament that is played by professionals and amateurs, side by side. There is an individual tournament for the elite professional golfers to play for as well as a te
The St Andrews Bay Championship is a short golf blog post examining the inaugural tournament held at the Fairmont, St Andrews. This week sees the start of the St Andrews Bay Championship. The inaugural tournament, a part of the Asian Tour, will be held at the Fairmont Resort in St Andrews. It will b
Fairmont Kittocks Course is a short golf blog that takes a closer look at one of the quietest courses in St Andrews, The Home of Golf. St Andrews is visited by over 670,000 tourists each year. 86% of these are golfers that want to play on one or more of the 10 golfers that can… Read more
