Golf in St Andrews Scotland

golf de St Andrews - The Old Course Club-House green from 18

Le Cerceau Du Golf - Le Home Of Golf

St Andrews is the birthplace of golf. It is the only place in the world where you can feel the spirit of golf in all its splendor and authenticity. The town is strikingly beautiful, especially around the castle and the cathedral ruins which are perched above the bay. Add to that countless pubs to unwind after your round of golf. The St Andrews region is a must-see destination for all golf lovers.

A pilgrimage to the "Home of golf" is an essential step in the life of all avid golfers. Indeed a golf holiday in St Andrews will offer the golfer: relaxation, sport and nature in a setting steeped in history and golfing traditions. 

Far from American-style target golf, golfing in Scotland allows golfers to reconnect with the essence of the game of golf.

  • Roll the ball with sometimes putts over 30 yards
  • Facing the formidable "Bunker Trap" or simply taking out your ball is a feat.
  • Choose the right club and adapt your trajectories according to the sometimes violent winds 
  • Refocus humbly when his ball is engulfed by wild roughs

So many aspects that allow golfers to reconnect with the tradition of this sport.

Golf courses at St Andrews

The Old Course St Andrews

The golf courses in St Andrews offer an unforgettable experience. The world famous Old Course is of course at the head of this golfers' paradise. No one knows exactly how long golf has been played on this hallowed course, but what is certain is that the St Andrews Old Course is one of the oldest on the planet and arguably the most famous course in the world. world.

If the course itself is sure to surprise you if you've already watched The Open. The TV broadcast seems to flatten the course but once there the dunes, roughs, slopes and drops are much more steep and striking than you might think. Emblems and course features such as the Swilcan Burn, Swilcan Bridge and Valley of Sin will no doubt be familiar to you, evoking memories of the great champions who have won here over the years.

Former St Andrews Open champions include Bobby Jones, Seve Ballesteros and Tiger Woods. It was also there that in 2005, the legendary Jack Nicklaus bid a moving farewell from the Swilcan Bridge.

Golf hotels in St Andrews - golf holidays

Golf courses and hotels in St Andrews

Discover the golf courses and a selection of the most beautiful hotels in Saint Andrews on the Lecoingolf golf course map.

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