St Andrews Golf Course｜The Home of Golf

If golf has a faith, St Andrews is its eternal Mecca! This small Scottish town embodies the ultimate romance of golf and history with its links sea breeze, whisky, and ancient castle ruins. Keep this guide handy! 🌟 Highlights of the Trip ✅ Check-in at the world's top 100 old courses + Castle Course + Kingsbarns ✅ Stay at the Old Course Hotel, with a view of the 17th hole 'Road Hole' from your window ✅ Visit Prince William's alma mater, St Andrews Castle ruins ✅ Scottish whisky tasting + seafood feast 📅 Daily Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Edinburgh → St Andrews ▫ Transport: 1.5-hour drive from Edinburgh Airport or take a train to Leuchars station and transfer by bus ▫ Accommodation: Rusacks St Andrews Hotel (Old Course view room, with a view of the green from your window) ▫ Dinner: The Seafood Ristorante (Michelin recommended, oysters with whisky are a must-try) Day 2: Old Course + Cultural Tour ⛳ Morning: Play at the Old Course (book six months in advance!) 👉🏻 Must-take photo at Swilcan Bridge + avoid the 'Hell Bunker' 🏛 Afternoon: St Andrews University + Cathedral ruins (where William and Kate dated) 🍷 Evening: Explore the Golf Museum + whisky tasting at the clubhouse Day 3: Castle Course + Cliffside Views ⛳ Morning: Challenge the Castle Course (17th hole green overlooks the North Sea) 🌊 Afternoon: Walk on West Sands Beach + visit St Andrews Castle ruins (accessible at low tide) 🦞 Dinner: The Tailend (local favorite fish and chips shop) Day 4: Kingsbarns Course + Whisky Experience ⛳ All day: Kingsbarns Links Course (14 sea view holes, same venue as the European Tour) 🥃 Evening: Whisky tasting at Glenturret Distillery (peaty flavor + custom labels) Day 5: Dumbarnie Links + Shopping ⛳ Morning: Dumbarnie Links (2021 world's best new course, authentic links style) 🛍 Afternoon: Antique golf club shopping on South Street + buy wool scarves on Market Street 🎁 Bonus: Buy exclusive ball markers at the Old Course clubhouse (cheaper than the souvenir shop!) Day 6: Return/Free Activities ▫ Optional: Half-day tour of Edinburgh (Castle + Royal Mile) ▫ Transport: St Andrews → Edinburgh Airport (1.5-hour drive) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Rusacks St Andrews: Old Course view room, pool facing the 18th hole green Fairmont St Andrews Resort: Cliffside sea view + two championship courses, ideal for family trips 💡 Practical Tips ✅ Transport: Recommend hiring a car/drive from Edinburgh, download the First Bus App for buses ✅ Clothing: Windproof jacket + waterproof shoes! ✅ Best Season: June to September, more sunny days, but book rooms three months in advance