Golf Independent | Booking a St Andrews Old course tee-time

There are several ways to get a tee-time on the St Andrews Old Course.Advance BookingOld Course BallotWinter PackagesGolf Tour OperatorsWalk-Up TimesHandicapsBusy DatesAdvance BookingIf you are organised well ahead you can submit an application for tee-times in high season the following year from the end of August. The current system offers a two week window from late August when applications may be submitted. An application can be for from 1-8 golfers and must request a time on the Old Course and a time on one of the other courses managed by the St Andrews Links Trust. All golfers' names and handicaps have to be included in the application. No payment is made at the time you make the application.A recently introduced revision is that during the shoulder season, which in 2023 is 1-16 April and 16-31 October, advance times are available for groups of up to 16 golfers.Back to topOld Course BallotA ballot is drawn every day that visitor times are available on the Old Course. There is neve...