Experience the ultimate golf history tour with Richard Falconer, author and historian. Learn about the origins and development of golf at the iconic St Andrews Old Course and discover the Open and Dunhill history. Join now!
- Hotel du Vin St Andrews - Meet Richard outside for the start of your tour. Please don’t be late as tours will not wait.
- Golf Place - Find out about Nike’s genius marketing for the 2015 British Open at St Andrews and details about St Andrews golf shops
- The Links - Learn about the origins and early development of the Open Championship, the annual Dunhill Cup and important sites around the 18th Green including my old Caddie Shack!
- The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews - Of the R & A, Sean Connery, Doreen Stubbs and her famous golf shops, The 1st Tee, the Pavilion and getting on the Old Course.
- Grannie Clark’s Wynd - Find out about the complex development of the Old Course and walk across the widest fairway in the game.
- Rusacks St. Andrews - Find out what happened when the R & A refused the membership of an American golfer and how the early caddies and ladies inadvertently caused Old Tom Morris to create the world’s first putting green.
- Swilcan Bridge - Photo shoot on one of the most iconic landmarks in the game of golf, and one of the most photographed bridges in the world.
- The Jigger Inn - Hear about some of the jaw-dropping golfing moments at the Road Hole - the 17th green of the Old Course, then finish the tour at the famed Old Course Jigger Inn for refreshments (not included).
- Personal wireless audio receiver and whisper earphone for larger groups
- Professional guide/historian - 1980s Old Course 1A Professional Caddie
These are bucket list award-winning tours with Richard Falconer, author, historian, guide and 1980s Pro A1 Old Course Caddie.
Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about the origins and the development of both the game and the Old Course through a timeline spanning the 13th to 20th century, plus the Open history and the Dunhill, finishing with a photo shoot on the iconic Swilkan Bridge (excludes tournament days).
Hear memorable Road Hole moments and gain recommendations for a few more things on the bucket list to do while here, including the Himalayas and the Jigger Inn.
Round off your tour by the Old Course Jigger Inn.
April to September: 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm
October to March: 10 am, 12 noon, 2 pm
(Sundays - Walk on the Old Course fairway - excludes championship/tournament days)
No tours from December to February
*Check the booking calendar for availability
Tours endorsed by famed Golf historian David Joy.
- Families welcome. Under 5s free but not suitable for under 2s
- A fluent command of English is essential for all participants. Speaking slowly or translating does not work.
- Not suitable for Baby strollers/carriages
- Not suitable for Crutches, walking frames, mobility scooters
- There is nowhere to leave any of the above and golf clubs etc while on tour, so make alternative arrangements
- As part of your tour, you will be by the Old Course and walk across the 1st/18th fairway. You will do this at your own risk and you must keep an eye out for golf balls during live play!
- Not suitabe for those with new knee/hip replacements, sprainked ankles etc.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
