St Andrews

The Experience St Andrews provides luxury golf programmes that guarantee your round on the Old Course

St Andrews golf packages & vacations

Our luxury golf programmes can be customised to make your experience of the Old Course the way you’ve dreamt it. They guarantee your round on the Old Course, which means you don’t need to take your chances in the daily ballot. And all the programmes can be extended to include other championship courses and resorts in Scotland, England and Ireland.

When you choose a stay and play golf package from The Experience St Andrews, you will be surrounded not only by the sights and sounds of this famous old place, but also local staff with specialist knowledge who will look after the details and make your stay even more memorable.

Call us and find out how we can use our passion, knowledge, professionalism and gift for hospitality to create the perfect golf experience for you.

Enjoy the world’s most historic golf course

The St Andrews Old course is one of those sporting venues whose importance extends above and beyond the competitions it hosts, making it is a must-visit destination for anyone with a passion for both golf and history.

The sport (or something close to it) has been played on the Links at St Andrews since around 1400 AD and today the iconic Old Course is renowned throughout the world as the “home of golf”. The whole place is steeped in history. In 1457 golf was banned by King James II of Scotland (who accused it of distracting young men from their archery), and it wasn’t until James IV saw sense in 1502 – becoming a golfer himself – that the royal blessing was restored.

Over the centuries, St Andrews has reached deep into the lives of those who have called it home and become a place of almost mythical intrigue around the world. By the 19th century, many local people had strong links to the Links – as players, caddies, ball makers or club makers.

More recently, the thousands of visitors making pilgrimages here have ensured golf is still a big part of St Andrews today. St Andrews Links is the largest golfing complex in Europe and all six 18-hole courses can be booked in advance.

Golf vacations at St Andrews – what's included?

The experience programmes we offer are based on guaranteed Old Course tee times and can be adapted to suit varying requirements. Visitors come to St Andrews on their own, with their families, in groups of friends, with clients to entertain and with long-planned pilgrimages to make – and we welcome them all with enthusiasm, warmth, professionalism and attention to detail.

The Experience St Andrews has been appointed an Authorised Provider of Old Course Tee Times by the St Andrews Links Trust. This makes us one of the few suppliers able to provide guaranteed tee times for the Old Course.

The 5-Night Experience includes five rounds, executive transfers to and from the courses, and a memories photo book of you playing the Old Course.

And then there is the Father & Son Tournament. This is a five-day programme including a 72-hole two-man team competition, five nights' accommodation at the 5* Old Course Hotel and daily transfers to and from the courses, plus a Farewell Grand Dinner & Prize-giving in full Scottish attire (kilt hire and drinks are included). Players are presented with father & son gifts and sent a memories book to remind them of the event.

All the programmes can be customized to ensure you enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whichever programme you choose, our dedicated representative will be on hand throughout your stay to ensure everything runs perfectly.

We’re guessing your passion for the sport will also put golf breaks elsewhere in Scotland on your radar. That’s why we also offer programmes taking in various other top-class Scottish golf destinations, including Gleneagles, Muirfield and many more.

It’s difficult to overstate the power of St Andrews as a magnet for golfers. But look a little further and you’ll find a lot to please those with interests beyond the fairways as well. Of course, Scotland offers a stunning spread of landscapes to be explored, and city sightseeing trips, distillery tours and excursions to castles, palaces and museums can all be arranged. Contact us to book or find out more.

Local staff with specialised golf knowledge will ensure every detail is taken care of.