Old Course at St Andrews

Random Thoughts from the Home of Golf

The linksland of Castle Stuart

The golf world will miss the greatness and genius that was Seve Ballesteros.  He won the Open Championship three times, twice at Royal Lytham & St Annes and once on the Old Course in 1984. Our favorite quote of Seve’s is indicative of his warmth, humour and ability to not take things too seriously. When asked about four putting the 16th green at the 1990 Masters, Seve memorably replied, “I miss, I miss, I miss, I make.”  RIP Severiano Ballesteros.

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Links Trust Announces Changes

A week ago, the Links Trust, administrator of seven courses in St Andrews including the Old Course, announced that they were making a change to the daily ballot for play on the Old Course. It is a significant change.  This from their press release:

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Monarchs House Championship 2010

Dave Savoring His 41 Over the Himalayas

The Monarchs House Championship

Post the best score on the Himalayas Putting Green while staying at Monarchs House and we will engrave your name and score on the Claret Jug replica for time immemorial.

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Monarchs House Calendar of Events 2011


December 30 – January 3/Hogmany Celebration
Hogmany celebrated in the true Scottish Style.

January 25 – January 27/Robert Burns Birthday
You may need a day or two of rest after a Burns Dinner at Monarchs House

February 11 – February 13/Valentine’s Day Weekend
Winter’s luxurious romantic weekend getaway

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Book Now for 2011

Monarchs House Drawing Room

Every year after the Open Championship is played on the Old Course in St Andrews, there is renewed interest in the town and all it has to offer.  Our experience at Monarchs House only extends to 2001, after Tiger Woods won the Championship and in 2006, after Woods repeated in 2005. Our booking diary was chock-a-block then and early indications suggest that if you want to come to St Andrews and stay at Monarchs in 2011, it is time to book now.

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Old Tom Morris

Old Tom Morris by Sir George Reid

St Andrews’ own Old Tom Morris was golf’s first professional. In addition to winning four Open Championships, Old Tom was a greens keeper, club maker, ball maker, shopkeeper, instructor and course designer; he was involved in every possible aspect of the game.

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