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09/05/08
There is a vacancy at the Links for a seasonal caddie assistant click here to see full list of current job opportunities
The full list of entrants and the reserve list for the St Andrews Links Trophy have been published. The cut off point for qualification this year is +2.3. The field includes world number one Daniel Willet more
May issue of Links News online now
01/05/08
Curtis Cup team to visit St Andrews
Six of the GB&I Curtis Cup team will be practicing their skills at the Home of Golf tomorrow. The ladies last visited St Andrews in December.
28/04/08
Discounted Curtis Cup season tickets costing £30 are available until Thursday. Vist the LGU website for more details
25/04/08
Full list of entrants for the Eden and Strathtyrum Tournaments more
Father and Son title goes to South Africa
The seventh annual Father & Son Tournament was won by Louis and Holger Peens from South Africa. The popular better ball stableford competition is held over four top quality courses, with the concluding round on the Old Course. The Peens beat English pair Steven and Kristopher Gray into second place. The competition honours Old Tom Morris and his son Tommy. Next year's event takes place 18-23 April 2009 more
Links superintendant Gordon Moir, centre, with the winning team
14/04/08
High season begins today at the Links
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Masters champion Trevor Immelman is a confirmed fan of the Old Course, as he revealed during last season's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, when he finished joint sixth:
'It is such a joy to play that course... You feel very special...'
09/04/08
St Andrews Ladies' Open 2008
Entries are invited for this 18-hole Stableford competition to be played over the Jubilee Course on Saturday 12 July. Organised by the St Regulus Ladies’ GC and the St Rule Club, the handicap limit is plus to 30. To find out more please contact Mrs Nicola Davidson. Email: jjdavidson@btinternet.com
Entry forms can be downloaded from the St Regulus Club:
click here
04/04/08
Old Course playing in reverse
Until Monday the Old Course is being played in a clockwise direction - the opposite of the normal route. This was the original way the course was tackled.
Driving from the second tee to the last green
31/03/08
Free Links Shuttle Bus back in action
The shuttle bus gives golfers and others the opportunity to move around the Links free of charge without using a car. It joins the clubhouses and the practice centre more
14/03/08
Two new professionals have been appointed to St Andrews Links Golf Academy
 Kevin Hale (above left) and Mike Kinloch have taken up coaching posts at St Andrews Links Golf Academy. Both have experience in some of the finest golfing destinations in the world more
6/03/08
GB&I Curtis Cup squad announced
Four Scots are in the eight-strong team to take on the USA over the Old Course, 30 May - 1 June more
2008 Yearbook available now
One of the most comprehensive and popular publications in golf, the yearbook contains a full review of the local, national and international golfing year as well as previews of the year ahead.
Order your copy of the St Andrews Links Yearbook from our Golf Shops.
Email: golfshops@standrews.org.uk
5/03/08
Three day winter golf package dates now inlcude all of November and December 2008 more
21/02/08
The Castle Course meets its maker
Architect of The Castle Course David Kidd, second left, with project manager Peter Mason, design associate Paul Kimber and chief agronomist Jimmy Kidd. The four played a round on the seventh course at the Home of Golf today. The Castle Course opens on 28 June more
1/02/08
Tiger Woods has once again spoken of his admiration for the Old Course. Currently in Dubai, Tiger was asked about his favourite places to play golf:
'You know, my favourite golf course is St Andrews. Obviously it's the home of golf and the history behind it; that golf course, the nuances and the intricacies behind it and understanding how to manage your way around that golf course, that's fun.
The different wind conditions, I just think that's just a lot more cerebral than people think of how to manage your game around that golf course. I enjoy that type of golf.'
30/01/08
Prestigious award for Links Trust following outstanding Castle Course initiative
The Castle Course naming competition was recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony held at the recent USPGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Florida more
29/01/08
A couple of seasoned observers cast their eyes over players on the first tee of the Jubilee Course
21/12/07
New Year new broom at the St Andrews Links Clubhouse
The popular clubhouse at the heart of the Links is to receive a refurbishment more
19/12/07
Even the sun appears to get teed up at St Andrews.
17/12/07
The unusual sight of frost on the Links this morning made the Himalayas putting green look even more like its moutainous counterpart than usual.
12/12/07
The dates for next season's Caddie Connect courses have been announced
St Andrews Links courses 21-24 April
The Castle Course
28-30 April
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7/12/07
Curtis Cup training squad visit St Andrews Links
Great Britain and Ireland players in contention for a starting place in next year's Curtis Cup against the USA are using the St Andrews Links Golf Practice Centre to sharpen up their game this winter. Accompanied by captain Mary McKenna and coach Lawrence Farmer, the ladies are also playing on the New Course. The Curtis Cup takes place on the Old Course from 30 May-1 June 2008 more
28/11/07
Scottish golfer Martin Laird paid a visit to the Links today in preparation for his first full season on the USPGA tour next year. We all wish him well for 2008.
Tee times throughout 2008 at St Andrews Links can be booked online. The Castle Course is also available for online booking. Visit LinksNet, the online booking service for golf at St Andrews
02/11/07
Old Course and The Castle Course to feature on Japanese television
A film crew from Japan is filming at St Andrews Links this week for an episode in a television series dedicated to some of the UK’s most famous sporting venues more
07/10/07
Nick Dougherty wins the Dunhill
England's Nick Dougherty triumphed on the Old Course today, winning the Dunhill by two shots from Justin Rose. 'This is the best day of my career,' he said afterwards. Nick finished on 18 under par. Rose came home in 16 under, with third place going to Rory McIlroy a shot further back. Paul Lawrie and Barry Lane finished on 14 under. Ernie Els and Trevor Immelman shared sixth on 13 under more
06/10/07
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2007, round three
Another glorious day on the Old Course saw England's Nick Dougherty take a big step towards winning in Britain for the first time. He completed a round of 66 to lead the tournament on 17 under par. Best of the day at St Andrews was Anthony Wall, last year's joint runner up, who scored a 65, one off Bradley Dredge's course record. Peter O'Malley is on 14 under, while the group on 13 under includes former winners Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington
Nick Dougherty eyes his putt on sixteen.
05/10/07
Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2007
Perfect weather conditions encouraged excellent scoring today on the Old Course. Best round of the day came from Trevor Immelman, who closed with a 65. Darren Clarke went out in 29, finishing with a 66 that included birdies at 17 and 18. Tournament leaders are Hennie Otto, Peter O'Malley and Nick Dougherty on 11 under par.
Trevor Immelman plays to the last hole
Darren Clarke tees off on seventeen en route to a birdie
04/10/07
Dunhill gets off to a great start
The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship began today. Best scores at St Andrews came from former champion Paul Lawrie (below), who is also honorary president of St Andrews Links Junior Golf Association, and Søren Hansen who both scored 66. Tournament leader is Steve Webster who recorded a 65 at Carnoustie. Hennie Otto and Scott Strange signed for 66s at Carnoustie to share second place
Paul Lawrie reflects on a first round 66 on the Old Course
25/09/07
Rapid progress at The Castle Course
The eagerly anticipated Castle Course is entering its final year of preparation more
20/09/07
New images of The Castle Course show the increasingly mature nature of the seventh course at the Home of Golf more
10/09/07
Fine recent weather has brought dramatic sunsets to the Links
5/09/07
Play St Andrews in 2008: bookings now being taken
Surge of applications
4/09/07
Seve Ballesteros made a visit to the Old Course today, which he calls 'the greatest place in the world to play golf', as part of a documentary on his life to be released on DVD on 8 October. To the delight of those watching Seve re-enacted the iconic celebration of his victory putt in The Open of 1984. The documentary will include footage from Augusta and interviews with top players such as Tiger Woods and Tom Watson.
3/09/07
TV presenter Phil Keoghan finished a marathon journey from Greenock to St Andrews with a birdie three at the last hole on the Old Course. Using only a seven iron, Phil hit a golf ball the entire 100 miles.
August Tournament champions 2007
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Steve Brown
Marilyn Henderson
14/08/07
Green fees to December 2008 now include The Castle Course more
The finals of the St Andrews Links Junior Opens 2007 took place on the Old Course this afternoon
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John Burnett (Waterlooville) and Sean Stevens (Deeside) contested the Merchants' Cup. Sean won the match by 2 and 1
 Holly Aitchison (The Bedfordshire) and defending champion Whitney Hillier (Joondalup, Australia) played for the Golf Monthly Salver. Holly won 1 up.
06/08/07
Annual report for 2006 online now
05/08/07
Lorena Ochoa wins the Ricoh Women's British Open
The world's best woman golfer today won the first profesional ladies' event on the Old Course, taking her first ever major championship and joining the ranks of the game's greats who have won at the Home of Golf. She finished the tournament on five under par, four clear of Jee Young Lee and Maria Hjorth
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The Champion
31/07/07
St Andrews junior golfers get private lesson from British Open champion Karen Stupples
Two lucky locals, Cameron Joy and Lauren Whyte today enjoyed meeting top tour pro Karen Stupples. Both had won through a junior challenge competition for the privilege of joining Karen for an hour at the Golf Practice Centre.
 Karen Stupples with Cameron Joy and Lauren Whyte and their fathers, David and Alan.
14/07/07
Old Course provides Open preparation for top ten players
Three of the top ten players in the world enjoyed playing at St Andrews Links this weekend. Adam Scott, Geoff Ogilvy and Jim Furyk were welcomed to the Home of Golf by warm weather and a course in great condition ahead of the Women's British Open. Geoff Ogilvy first visited the Old Course as a 15-year-old and he played again with his father on Saturday. The 2006 US Open champion is a great friend of the Links and has frequently cited the Old Course as his favourite. Jim Furyk gave a clinic for the St Andrews Links Junior Golf Association before his game on the Old. He ended his round with an 80-yard eagle at the 18th to warm applause from onlookers.
Adam Scott (left) and Geoff Ogilvy get ready to play the Old Course
10/06/07
Llewellyn Matthews wins the Links Trophy
Wales internationalist Llewellyn Matthews is the new St Andrews Links Trophy holder after he completed a final round 67 for a total of 273, 15 under par. 'I've always loved St Andrews. The courses were fantastic,' he said after breaking the tournament record by two shots. It was the first time in half a dozen attempts that he has made the cut and his performance in Walker Cup year was sensational. Scott Arnold of Australia was second on 276 with France's Alexandre Kaleka third on 277. World number one Jamie Moul was a stroke further back more
Llewellyn Matthews with the Ian Forbes Memorial Trophy (left), which he won for leading after two rounds, and the Links Trophy
04/06/07
St Rule Trophy 2007
Melissa Reid from Chevin in Derbyshire yesterday won the St Rule Trophy in record breaking fashion after adding two rounds of 72 and 68 on the Old Course to her 69 on the New Course. Her total of 209 was six better than the previous record total, held since 1993 by Catriona Matthew. Runner-up Denise Becker from Germany set a new ladies' Old Course record of 66, ten under par, in her afternoon round. Denise finished second ahead of Kate Coombes from Australia and Henrietta Brockway from Yeovil in a countback after all finished on 217. Henrietta took the Lawson Trophy for finishing best under-18 player. England (Melissa Reid, Naomi Edwards and Kerry Smith) won the team event with 432.
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 Melissa Reid with the St Rule Trophy
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