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has been played over the St Andrews links for 600 years, over
75 years more than Carnoustie. Like Carnoustie, the product
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The
Old Course originally consisted of 22 holes. In 1764,
the Society of St. Andrews Golfers decided that some
holes were too short and combined them. The result was
an 18 hole golf course.
When
Old Tom Morris layed out the 18th hole in the late 19th
century it became possible to play the Old Course in
an anti-clockwise direction. In fact, for years after
golf over
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links was played clockwise one week, and anti-clockwise
the following week. The result, as hazards had to face
both ways, many of the courses 112 bunkers face the opposite
direction! These 'hidden' bunkers can cause problems,
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hit
what you think is a safe shot and find yourself
in the sand.
Another
unique feature of the old course is the size of
it's greens. There are seven double greens, some
of which are more than an acre in size! There
are occasions where you could be left with a 100
yard putt!
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a particularly 'fair' course, unfair bounces can get you into
all sorts of trouble, however this shouldn't detract. It's the
way golf was supposed to be.
Overall
its a magical course that is loved by all.
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The
Old Course, Reservations Office, St. Andrews Links Trust,
Pilmour House,
St. Andrews, Fife, KY16 9SF
Telephone:
01334 466666
Facsimile: 01334 477036
Email: reservations@standrews.org.uk
Website:
www.standrews.org.uk
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takes around 40 minutes to drive to the Old Course. |
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