how to enter old course ballot

How does the Old Course ballot work?

Some courses allowing such flexibility are Kingsbarns, the Dukes, Crail, and the Devlin. You enter the Ballot 48 hours prior to the day of play by 2pm. With regards to your entry, it is best to be as flexible as possible as to when you can play eg A ballot application stands a higher chance of success if you stipulate that you are available to tee off at any time rather than during a …

How do I enter the ballot?

To enter the ballot, golfers names, home golf clubs and handicaps are required (Maximum of 36 for both men and ladies). The deadline for entering the ballot is 2pm and the results are usually available by 4pm. Links Golf St Andrews take care of the above process for all golfers who have their golf tour booked with us.

What are my chances of accessing the Old Course via ballot?

To enter there must be a minimum of two and a maximum of four players. Single Golfers. Single golfers with suitable handicaps who wish to play the Old Course without an existing tee time should check in at the Old Pavilion on the day of play and the staff will do their best to join them with a two or three-ball group.

When should I enter my entrant to the ballot?

 · Enter the ballot. This is how nearly 50% of the times on the Old Course are allocated each year. To enter, golfers should provide their names, home club and handicap details either by phone or at one of the clubhouses before 2pm, 48 hours before the day they wish to play. The result of the ballot will be available online at 4.30pm that day.

How do you enter the ballot on St Andrews Old Course?

You may enter online, by phone on +44 (0)1334 466666 or in person by visiting The Old Pavilion or one of our Clubhouses. The ballot closes at 2pm two days before you hope to play. Entries are accepted on the day the ballot is drawn or on the day before, once that day's ballot has closed (approx 2.15pm).

Can you play the Old Course on a Sunday?

Yes, you're quite right, the Old Course is closed for play every Sunday which means you are free to walk the famous Links and take a few photos.

Can anyone play at St Andrews?

Anyone can play golf in St Andrews. Of the town's 10 golf courses only the Old Course requires a handicap and there are plenty of options depending on your budget.

How many golf courses are at St Andrews?

sevenToday there are seven public golf courses; the Balgove, Eden, Jubilee, Strathtyrum, New, the Old Course (which is widely considered one of the finest, and certainly the most famous and traditional course in the world), and The Castle Course, sited on the cliffs a mile to the east of St Andrews and designed by the ...

Can you play St Andrews the day after the Open?

Yes you can. However, please be aware of the uneven terrain.

Can you visit St Andrews golf course without playing?

The course is closed to normal play on a Sunday but sometimes there may be a competition or event. On other days there will be golfers on the course and you should not walk on the course, but there are pathways around the course. There are no time restrictions on when on a Sunday you can walk the course.

Can anyone play Augusta National golf?

No. Augusta National Golf Club is a private club and is only accessible to club members and their guests. The public may visit the course only during the Masters Tournament and only with the proper ticket or badge.

How much for a round of golf at Augusta?

There are roughly 300 members of Augusta National, and being invited by one of them is the quickest way to get a round in at the famous course. Members are allowed to bring a guest on the course for a relatively small fee of $40.

How hard is the Old Course at St Andrews?

The 17th on the Old Course is considered to be one of the most difficult holes in all of golf. On a course labelled the “Home of Golf” there are always going to be tests that push your golfing ability to the limit. The Road Hole is for sure the toughest test.

How much does a round of golf cost at St Andrews?

For a round, it costs about the same as your normal PGA Tour venue open to the public. Depending on the exchange rate, the 2018 green fee to play the Old Course is 180 pounds, which is about $250.

Can you play St Andrews without a handicap?

There are strict handicap restrictions for golfers wishing to play the Old Course. The handicap limit is 36 for both men and ladies. All golfers must provide a current handicap card or certificate at the time of play.

What is the best course at St Andrews?

Jubilee Course, St Andrews Links The jubilee course is probably the best course in st andrews.

When does the ballot close for the Old Course?

Entries are accepted on the day the ballot is drawn or on the day before, once that day's ballot has closed (approx 2.15pm). As the Old Course is closed on Sundays there is no Friday ballot.

How many players are needed to enter the ballot?

To enter the ballot there must be at least two players and all names, Home Clubs and handicaps will be required.

Does Old Course have a ballot?

Ballot. Despite its overwhelming popularity, the Old Course still upholds the tradition of a ballot (lottery) drawn two days ahead of play (except for Sundays and tournament days). This enables golfers who are in the area to still have the opportunity to play the Old Course during their visit.

Can you transfer green fees to a new course?

Please note that pre-paid green fees for any other course cannot be transferred as part payment for a successful ballot on the Old Course.

Can you play the old course at the old pavilion?

If you are unsuccessful you may wish to check in at the Old Pavilion on the day of play and the staff will do their best to join you with a two or three-ball group playing the Old Course. With patience this can be successful but we cannot give any guarantees.

Is the Old Course closed on Sundays?

As the Old Course is closed on Sundays there is no Friday ballot.

Can you play golf on the ballot?

Only the named golfers on the ballot entry are permitted to play. For Local Priority Times, please log into the Links Ticketholder page.

What days of the week are the best for voting?

Certain days of the week provide greater chances of being successful than others, namely Thursdays and Saturdays. This is because there are no advanced tee times in the afternoon on Thursdays and throughout the whole day on Saturdays, leaving more space for Ballot entries.

Is the old course lottery?

Every year, we are inundated with questions from clients wanting to know their best chances of accessing the Old Course via the Ballot. As the name ‘ballot’ suggests, this really is a lottery and there is no way of defining one’s chance of success, as this will vary from day to day.

What is the old course ballot?

The Old Course Ballot offers golfers who have been unable to secure a tee time an opportunity to get to play the legendary links. For golfers who have not managed to secure an Old Course tee time in advance, there is still an option to apply for one via the Daily Ballot system.

What is the deadline for entering the golf ballot?

To enter the ballot, golfers names, home golf clubs and handicaps are required (Maximum of 36 for both men and ladies). The deadline for entering the ballot is 2pm and the results are usually available by 4pm.

What is the best time to get a tee time on the old course?

Certain times of the year are better for gaining a tee time through the Old Course Ballot. The winter months are generally quieter on the Old Course. During the summer season, the months with longer daylight hours (Late May, June & July) tend to have better availability for the Ballot.

When are the ballot results published?

The ballot results are published at 4:30PM on the day that you entered. You will know two days in advance whether you were successful in securing a tee time. The results are published at this link.

What is the ballot at St Andrews?

The ballot is a random drawing to determine a given day’s tee sheet on the St Andrews Old Course. Golfers hoping to play must enter the ballot before 2PM two days before the desired day of play.

How to secure St Andrews Old Course tee times?

The best way to secure St Andrews Old Course tee times is through the advanced Old Course tee time ballot.

How early can you line up at the Old Course Pavilion?

People line up as early as 12AM or 1AM. If you want a good chance in the summer, I wouldn’t get there later than 3:30AM.

How to enter St Andrews Links?

The first is to call the St Andrews Links clubhouse (+44 (0)1334 466666) to enter over the phone. The second method is by visiting the Links clubhouse in person. The third is entering online. In all cases, you must enter as a twosome, threesome, or foursome, and you must submit the information below: