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Saint Andrews Old Course Golf Course Map /Saint Andrews Old Course Golf Holes Map
Saint Andrews Old Course Golf Course Review in St Andrews, SL in KY169SF
ST ANDREWS WEATHER
Hole MAP
Hole 1
Hole Name Burn
From The Tee The fairway provides ample room to recover from first tee jitters as you tee off at the birthplace of golf. Avoid the Swilliken burn that crosses the fairway in front of the green and extends along both sides of the fairway back some 100 yards from the green.
From The Fairway Many holes in Scotland will allow you to safely land short and bounce onto the green. This is NOT one of them. Far better to be long than short.
On The Green Lag that first putt inside the three foot circle. Par is a great score on the opening hole.
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Hole 2
Hole Name Dyke
From The Tee This hole provides a preview of things to come with bunkers right and left to avoid at 452 yards in length.
From The Fairway A steep slope short and right of the green guards it from any errant approaches as do two green side bunders on the right.
On The Green This is the first of 7 double greens on Saint Andrews Old Course, sharing this green with hole 16.
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Hole 3
Hole Name Cartgate
From The Tee Play your tee shot just slightly to the left of the three bunkers on the right, but dont play the left side of the fairway as it leaves a perilous approach to the green.
From The Fairway Cartgate bunker must be avoided at all costs. Better to play short and play for a one putt par than take it on if you're out of position off the tee.
On The Green This is the second of the double greens sharing it with the 15th.
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Hole 4
Hole Name Ginger Beer
From The Tee A well placed drive in right center of the fairway provides the optimal angle to approach the green.
From The Fairway A deep bunker guards the left side of this green which should be avoided at all costs.
On The Green
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Hole 5
Hole Name Hole O Cross
From The Tee This par 5 is one of the best opportunities for birdie on Saint Andrews Old Course. The seven sisters bunkers on the right only pose a risk to poorly hit drives. Longer hitters can reach the spectacles bunkers but a very precise line must be taken.
From The Fairway There is a swail before the green but there are no hazards in front of the green so players can bounce approach shots into the green. This green is 100 yards deep so pay close attention to club selection.
On The Green
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Hole 6
Hole Name Heathery
From The Tee Your decision to hire a caddy for the round will be rewarded as you face the blind tee shot here, otherwise having no idea where to aim with eleven bunkers- 5 coffin bunkers on the left and 6 more on the right awaiting your drive.
From The Fairway Gorse over the back of this green will make players regret no tplaying their approach shot more conservatively.
On The Green The sixth green in the third of the double greens here at Saint Andrews sharing the green with the twelfth.
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Hole 7
Hole Name High
From The Tee Play your drive just to the left of the flag on the 11th green. A large hidden Shell bunker awaits long hitters drives at around 300 yards from the back tees.
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 8
Hole Name Short
From The Tee A deep bunker guards the front of this green so be sure to play enough club, however be aware that the prevailing wind is also from your back.
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 9
Hole Name End
From The Tee Two bunkers in the center of the fairway must be avoided on this short par 4. From the back tee a drive slightly more than 300 is required to carry both.
From The Fairway If you have successfully navigated round the bunkers with your drive, this hole
On The Green
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Hole 10
Hole Name Bobby Jones
From The Tee Most players will want to play short of the nexk of this fairway sitting approximately 280 yards from the tips, leaving around a hundred yards to this green.
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 11
Hole Name High (in)
From The Tee Deep Greenside Bunkers Short and Left must be avoided at all costs on this tee shot. Nicknamed cardwrecker by many locals, you'll see why if you find either.
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 12
Hole Name Heathery (in)
From The Tee Carrying the first fairway bunker and staying short of the second set of bunkers at around 250 yards from the tips leaves an easy wedge to the green and a great chance for birdie.
From The Fairway
On The Green
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Hole 13
Hole Name Hole O Cross (in)
From The Tee This hole has the 3 famous Coffin Bunkers down the left hand side and is one of the most difficult holes on the golf course. Any Miss-hit playing to the right of the bunkers flirts with the out of bounds wall so left of the bunkers up the 6th fairway is the place to go.
From The Fairway The huge green is shared with the 5th leaving some extremely long putts so double green is very large so check distance to the PIN.
On The Green The huge double green is shared with the 5th leaving some extremely long putss so 3 putts are easy to come by. Hope you practiced your lag putts. Play for inside the 3 foot circle
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Hole 14
Hole Name Long
From The Tee This is one of the longest holes in major Championship golf and the longest hole in Open Championship History. The hole has out of bounds all the way down the right and the Beardies Bunkers down the left.
From The Fairway Your approach shot needs to clear the infamous Hell Bunker.
On The Green The front of the green has a rampart, similar to others on the course
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Hole 15
Hole Name Cartgate (in)
From The Tee While this par 4 is straight enoughforward, the narrow fairway demands your full attention and respect.
From The Fairway The green slopes from front to back so land short of the pin on your approach to avoid going long
On The Green
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Hole 16
Hole Name Corner of the Dyke
From The Tee Avoid the Principals Nose bunkers in the middle of this fairway and the out of bounds extending all the way down the right hand side.
From The Fairway The green features a rampart or bank at the front but also got a ridge at the back so precise distance control on your approach is required.
On The Green
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Hole 17
Hole Name Road
From The Tee Got to BELIEVE! Drive over the Old Course Hotel to a fairway which cannot be seen and dog-legs sharp to the right. Choosing to not drive over the hotel and going to the left can land you in thick rough making it impossible to reach the green with your 2nd.
From The Fairway The green is only around 13 yards wide with the pot-hole (road Hole Bunker) at the front making it extremely difficult to hit
On The Green
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Hole 18
Hole Name Tom Morris
From The Tee The 18th has an extremely wide fairway with out of bounds down the right hand side. The line for the tee shot is the clock on the R & A Clubhouse. Dont forget to stop for your photo on the Swilkan bridge!
From The Fairway The fairway is relatively flat until you come to the Valley of Sin which sits in front of the green. Then you have to decide whether to pitch over it or run through it.
On The Green Congratulations! You have just walked in the footsteps of the founders of our great game! If you finish at dusk keep a lookout for the bagpiper
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