[Rob_Waldron]

If one were planning a trip to Scotland using St. Andrews as a base, what courses should be included besides The Old Course? In the true Scottish Tradition cost will play a major factor in the itinerary as will travel time. Courses under consideration include Lundin Links and Crail. Appreciate any insight. Thanks

[Anthony Gray]

  Check out the Cruden Bay thread Rob. It is a little out of the way but........................

  Have a great time,

  Anthony

[JC Jones]

Dont do it, play the Bear trail in TN instead.

[Bill_McBride]

If one were planning a trip to Scotland using St. Andrews as a base, what courses should be include besides The Old Course? In the true Scottish Tradition cost will play a major factor in the itinerary as will travel time. Courses under consideration include London Links and Crail. Appreciate any insight. Thanks

Do not, repeat, do not miss Elie.  It is as much fun as there is in that area.  i have found it to be more fun than the New or Jubilee, haven't played the Eden yet.  Crail is great, Lundin.  Most important of course is as many oipportunities at the Old, with ballot or walk up.  I will play Kingsbarns next trip over but not that interested in the Castle Course at this point.

[Anthony Gray]

Dont do it, play the Bear trail in TN instead.

  Wow JC you are on target. If you get down this way call me we will go huntin' for bear.

  Anthony

 

[Carl Johnson]

If one were planning a trip to Scotland using St. Andrews as a base, what courses should be include besides The Old Course? In the true Scottish Tradition cost will play a major factor in the itinerary as will travel time. Courses under consideration include London Links and Crail. Appreciate any insight. Thanks

Do not, repeat, do not miss Elie.  It is as much fun as there is in that area.  i have found it to be more fun than the New or Jubilee, haven't played the Eden yet.  Crail is great, Lundin.  Most important of course is as many oipportunities at the Old, with ballot or walk up.  I will play Kingsbarns next trip over but not that interested in the Castle Course at this point.

I second Bill McBride's recommendation of The Golf House Club (Elie).  Having already played Old, New, Jubilee, the Torrence Course (at the Fairmont St. Andrews Bay), Lundin (in which I was disappointed), Elie, Crail (old Balcomie Links), Kingsbarns (has a little bit of a too-perfect manufactured feel, and was in fact manufactured, but probably worth playing once) what I would do if I went back to that area (Fife only) would be to try some of the links courses that don't get quite as much attention from golf tourists, such as Crail's new Craighead Links, St. Andrews Links Eden and Anstruther (9 holes and short).  Inland/parkland I'd think about are Ladybank, Scotscraig (which my friends have played an said was "o.K.") and Aberdour.

[Jason Topp]

In addition to the others, consider

Carnoustie - pretty short drive

All of the other Links Trust Courses.


You might want to consider a Links trust 3 or 7 day ticket.  For 36 holes a day the rate works out to be quite reasonable.

From the website:

Three and Seven Day Tickets
For unlimited play on all courses except the Old Course. Tickets for 3 and 7 day play can be bought on the first day of play from the clubhouses or starters. These can be used over a period of seven and fourteen days respectively. Please note that these tickets cannot be purchased in advance.

The Castle Course can be included in these tickets when it is open for play. From 20 April - 18 October 2009 the surcharge is £40 per golfer per round for adults and £20 per golfer per round for under 16s. Between 19 - 31 October there is a surcharge of £28 adults and £14 under 16s.

 High Season       
Adult: 3 day £145
Adult: 7day £290


If you want to reserve in advance they offer a 3 day alternative for a bit more money:


Advance Reservable 3-Day Ticket
You can book one tee-time a day for three days on all 18 hole courses except the Old with an Advance Reservable 3-Day Ticket. Times must be booked at least one month in advance and the New Course can be booked only once. Tickets are for consecutive days.

The Castle Course can be included in these tickets when it is open for play. From 20 April - 18 October 2009 the surcharge is £40 per golfer per round for adults and £20 per golfer per round for under 16s. Between 19 - 31 October there is a surcharge of £28 adults and £14 under 16s.

Adult Ticket 2009
£170 (20 April to 18 October)
£120 (19 to 31 October)

[Jeff Tang]

I played five rounds using St. Andrews as a base back in 2000.  We played Old, New, Jubilee, Kingsbarns, and Carnoustie.  I'd recommend them all but if I were to drop one out of the rotation it would be Jubilee.  We didn't have a tee time on the Old, if you're in the same boat then I'd second the suggestion of scheduling strategically to try and gain as many opportunities as possible via either the ballot or walk up.  We tried the ballot twice unsuccessfully but eventually got on by getting to the course very early one morning and we were the second group out (August).

Using St. Andrews as a base is a great idea, the town is a lot of fun to check out and all the history makes it a really fun stay.

[John Handley]

I think Kingsbarns is awesome and a must play.  Carnoustie is a 30-45 minute drive and certainly worth the trip.  Castle Course is worth a look but I was not that crazy about it.  Seemed a little tricked up but might be better after the changes.

[Melvyn Morrow]

 Rob

The other guys have given you a good list of courses to play using St Andrews area as a base. Keep an eye on Home of Golf tv web page for info on courses, place to eat and stay in St Andrews. Look at some earlier episodes for info (http://www.homeofgolf.tv/ ).  Many hotels and guesthouses subject to budget, but do not forget places to rent i.e.  Cottages 4you web page (http://www.cottages4you.co.uk ). Check it out covers all GB.

Melvyn

[JC Jones]

Dont do it, play the Bear trail in TN instead.

  Wow JC you are on target. If you get down this way call me we will go huntin' for bear.

  Anthony

 

Im afraid of TN after multiple interactions with Bogey at Kingsley.  Y'all scare me.

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