The Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the 1st Tee & 18th Green of the Old Course

If you have ever dreamed of playing the Old Course, you might be pleased to know that this year could be the year for you to make that dream come true. Monarchs House has learned that the Old Course has guaranteed tee times available in April. It just so happens that Monarchs House has availability in April as well. The confluence of these two great pieces of news may be just what you needed to get thyself to the home of golf.

Monarchs House has availability between April 17-24, 2010. We show that there are Old Course tee times available on April 19, 20 AND 21st. Contact us if you and your group have interest and we will do everything possible to make your dream happen.

This update from the Links Trust: All of the advanced & guaranteed tee times are now sold out through October.

The daily ballot remains as the last opportunity for those looking to play a round on the Old Course in 2010.

Bald Eagle Falconry

If you cannot live with golf alone, St Andrews and the surrounding area offers an endless array of outdoor activities from relaxing to challenging. Whether you prefer to be on foot, horseback, wheels or water, Monarchs House can set stage for your favourite pastime or perhaps introduce you to a new one.

Our guests have walked the Fife Coast Path, a 150 kilometer seaside path. We have also arranged ghillies (a Scottish fishing guide) for those wanting to try their hand at fly fishing in Scotland. Guests have also off-roaded in 4×4s and quad bikes, shot skeet and clay pigeons, tried their hand (arm really) at falconry and so much more. You might prefer to walk the West Sands Beach and experience its breathtaking shoreline and massive tide.

Horseback on the West Sands

If you want to visit some of Scotland’s historically significant sites, we have dedicated an entire tab for you under activities. In short, if you are thinking of a visit to Scotland and St Andrews, we can keep you as busy as you want to be or provide the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.

The 12th at Kingsbarns

Golf Week Magazine just released their list of the greatest modern and classic golf courses in Great Britain and Ireland. Leading the way on the modern list is Kingsbarns. And the number two course on the classic list is the Old Course in St Andrews (trails Royal County Down of Northern Ireland). Nine courses from both lists are no further than 30 minutes away from the front door at Monarchs House.

If you are planning your 2010 trip to Scotland, there is no better base camp than St Andrews. And no better place to call home than Monarchs House – your home at the home of golf.