Golf in St Andrews Scotland

St Andrews is a world class golf destination and the renowned ‘home of golf’’.

In July 2005, St.Andrews hosted the Open Championship for the 27th time and as one of the top golf hotels in St Andrews, many of the worlds best golfers stayed at the hotel.  Perhaps the greatest of them all, Jack Nicklaus has even described Rufflets as his favourite hotel in world!

There are currently five 18 hole courses and one 9 hole course in St Andrews, as well as a golf practice centre and two modern clubhouses, all situated only a five minute drive from Rufflets. Just outside the town there are another four championship courses including Kingsbarns. Nowhere in the world will you find such a high concentration of quality courses. 

Playing the Old Course in St.Andrews requires planning a year in advance and special rules apply. See advice on how to reserve an advance tee time on the Old Course. For last minute bookings a daily ballot system applies and Rufflets Golf advisor can arrange this for you, please call on + 44 (0) 1334 472594.

Planning a golf break or vacation at Rufflets, in St Andrews, could not be easier. We offer a free golf booking & advisory service with a variety of options for your golf holiday. Golf breaks include St.Andrews Summer Links & Winter Links packages, Links with History, Ladies Golf Breaks and Golf A La Carte.

Golfers can stay in the hotel or our luxury self catering lodge.