Press Release
1 March 2000

NEW CLUBHOUSE ON THE LINKS

The latest addition to St Andrews Links, the Eden Clubhouse opened its doors to golfers on Wednesday 1 March.

Ideally placed for golfers on the Eden, Strathtyrum and Balgove Courses, the £1.3m clubhouse is the last major project in the Links Trust's current investment plan which has
seen around £12m invested in the Links since 1993.

"The Eden Clubhouse is a welcome addition to the Links and complements the existing Links Clubhouse which is used by golfers playing the Old, New and Jubilee Courses," said Bill Ritchie, Chairman of Trustees. "The Eden Clubhouse offers the same high standard of service and facilities to golfers and will greatly enhance St Andrews Links' reputation as a world-class centre of excellence for golf."

Initially the Eden Clubhouse will be open from 7am until 6pm every day and the hours will be extended in Spring. The locker rooms are equipped to a high standard throughout and secure overnight storage for clubs and shoes can be arranged. Sets of clubs and shoes can be also be hired from the well-stocked golf shop behind the reception desk.

The lounge and bar will not be open until building work is completed. The lounge and bar feature a spiral staircase leading to an upstairs seating area and balcony with superb views over the links towards the sea. A special room has been allocated to junior golfers where they can wait to be collected by their parents.

Information about all aspects of golf in St Andrews and the surrounding areas is available from the reception and souvenirs and golfers' accessories are available from the Links Golf Shop.