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The St Andrews Golf Trip Planner

Where to stay, where to play, and how to get on the Old Course — plus what to do about The Open 2027 now the ticket ballot has closed.

What's inside

  • All seven St Andrews Links courses, Castle included — character, how to get on and the visitor fee range for each
  • The three routes onto the Old Course: the daily ballot (closes 2pm two days before play), the Singles Daily Draw and the Swilcan Package
  • When to go and where to stay, and why the room books before the tee time
  • The Open 2027 — the dates, the ticket routes left now the R&A ballot has closed, and why the room books first
  • A one-line trip template to fill in: dates, players, courses, ballot date, budget

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