How to play the Old Course
It is easier to obtain a tee time on the Old Course than many might think. There are four main ways to do so if you have a suitable handicap (24 for men and 36 for women) and this page explains each of them in detail. The first way is to apply through the Advanced Reservations process at the start of September for play the following year. The second, and most common way, is to enter the Ballot which is drawn 48 hours in advance. Thirdly, Single Golfers can approach the Starter on the day they wish to play and he will try to slot them in with groups going out that day. Finally, guaranteed premium tee times can be purchased from the Old Course Experience.
Green Fees
For a full list of 2012 green fees for the seven courses click here.
Winter Package
Enjoy the magic of the Old Course and two of the other Links courses at reduced rates in the low season. For more information click here.
Advanced Reservations
Golfers wishing to book a tee time in advance on the Old Course should download an application form from this website and apply at 10am BST on the first Wednesday in September for a tee time the following year. For more information click here.
Trolleys/Buggies
To find out about hiring trolleys or the availability of buggies for those with disabilities click here.
Busy dates 2012
Mar 12
To check golf course availability and closures for 2012 click here.
Old Course Ballot
The Old Course Ballot is a daily lottery-style draw which enables golfers to try for a tee time on the Old Course.
Today's ballot How to enter the ballot
Nearly half of the total number of tee times on the Old Course each year are allocated to the Ballot to give people who have been unable to book in advance a chance of playing. It is drawn 48 hours in advance. Golfers should provide their names, home club and handicap details (24 for men and 36 for women) either by phone on +44 (0)1334 466666 or at one of the clubhouses before 2pm 48 hours before the day before they wish to play. The draw will be made shortly after that and the results posted by 4pm each day. There must be at least two golfers in the group. Click here for the latest ballot results.
Single Golfers
Single golfers with suitable handicaps can play the Old Course by approaching the Starter early in the morning of the day they wish to play. The Starter will try to join the golfer up with the first available two or three-ball. There are a small number of Advanced Reservations for the Old Course between April and July, for single golfers which may be booked in September for the following year. The two course policy applies to these bookings and the second course is the Jubilee. Tee times for the other six courses cannot be reserved in advance so single golfers should approach the Starter on the day.