Arrival

Arrive at Edinburgh Airport and be met by Meridian Golf Tours and your Driver for your Tour, who will take your Executive Coach.

Transfer to your accommodation and spend the remainder of the day exploring St Andrews or book a supplementary PM round of golf.

Overnight in your selected accommodation.

Sleeps:10

Bedrooms:6

Pets Allowed:No

Smoking Allowed:No

Bathrooms:3

WiFi:Yes

Facilities

• Private parking

• Private back garden

• BBQ

• Sky sports available

• shops, pubs and restaurants are a two minute walk away

• World famous Old Course and R & A clubhouse within a 10 minute walk

• award winning beaches

• tennis courts within walking distance

• water sports and horse riding close by

• fabulous coastal walks

Sleeps 9-10 A beautiful, spacious 6 bedroom house arranged over 3 levels and situated right in the centre of the historic university town of St Andrews,within easy walking distance of the town's amenities and tourist attractions. Local shops, bars and restaurants are all on your doorstep. The house boasts a large walled private garden, perfect for relaxing on hot summer days and has been renovated to a very high standard throughout. A particularly inviting prospect for families wishing to holiday in the East Neuk. it would also suit large parties interested in experiencing St Andrews' world-renowned golf courses including the Old Course which is within minutes walk of the house or the many walking, cycling and nature trails in the vicinity.

Carnoustie Championship Links

The third day brings you to the legendary Carnoustie, often referred to as “Golf’s Greatest Test.” Host of multiple Open Championships, including the unforgettable 1999 event, Carnoustie demands strategy, patience, and precision.

Highlights:

• The Barry Burn winding across the closing holes.

• Deep revetted bunkers that can ruin a scorecard in an instant.

• The historic clubhouse and championship atmosphere.

Evening: Return to St Andrews and unwind in the Albany’s lounge or explore local pubs.

Experience the legendary Carnoustie Golf Links, a historic championship course with breathtaking coastal views. Known for its challenging layout, it has hosted multiple Open Championships. Enjoy the unique terrain and practice facilities that cater to all golfers, making it a must-visit for golf enthusiasts.

The Carnoustie Championship Course, situated on the links of Angus just north of the Firth of Tay, is universally regarded as the absolute toughest test on the Open Championship rotation. Affectionately nicknamed "Carnasty" by the world's best players, the course rewards exceptional ball-striking and punishes tactical errors ruthlessly. While the first record of golf here dates back to 1527, the course was formalised by Allan Robertson in 1842, extended by Old Tom Morris in 1857, and meticulously modernised by James Braid in 1926.

Course Specifications

Carnoustie presents a long, relentless championship frame that grows significantly longer under modern major championship conditioning:

• Holes: 18

• Par: 71 / 72 (depending on tournament setup; plays as a Par 73 for Women)

• Course Length:

  • Championship Tees (White): 6,948 to 7,421 yards (Max length used for Open Championships)

  • Yellow Tees: 6,554 yards

  • Red Tees: 6,143 yards

• Course Rating (CR): 75.3 (Championship) / 73.2 (Yellow)

• Slope Rating (SR): 139 (Championship) / 135 (Yellow)

• Style: Pure, Flat Championship Links

Key Layout & Design Features

• The Carnoustie Finish (Holes 16–18): Widely called the most brutal closing three-hole stretch in global golf. Golfers must face an exhausting 248-yard par-3 (the 16th), followed by two lengthy par-4s where the winding, sleeper-faced Barry Burn sneaks across the fairway multiple times to swallow approach shots.

• Hogan’s Alley (The 6th Hole): A famous 580-yard par-5 named after Ben Hogan, who meticulously conquered it four days in a row on his way to winning the 1953 Open Championship. To successfully play it, golfers must bravely thread their tee shot into a incredibly narrow strip of fairway squeezed between out-of-bounds stakes on the left and heavy bunker complexes on the right.

• The Barry Burn: This deep, brick-walled tidal stream snakes its way across the property and plays a prominent, nerve-wracking role on the 1st, 17th, and 18th holes. It is most famously remembered as the site where Jean van de Velde’s 1999 Open Championship victory tragically evaporated in the water.

• The Spectacles (The 14th Hole): A classic par-5 featuring two massive, deep pot bunkers positioned roughly 60 yards short of the green. The bunker faces resemble a pair of giant eyeglasses, completely blinding a player's second or third shot into the putting surface.

• Deceptive Topography: Unlike traditional links lined with towering sand dunes (like Balcomie or Trump Aberdeen), Carnoustie is relatively flat. It relies on subtle folds in the land, expert routing that constantly changes direction into the wind, and deep, revetted pot bunkers to protect itself.

The Balcomie Links is a world-renowned, traditional seaside golf course managed by the Crail Golfing Society in Fife, Scotland. Laid out by the legendary architect Old Tom Morris and opened in 1895, it is celebrated for its dramatic coastal views, quirky old-school features, and the relentless challenge of the North Sea winds.

Course Specifications

The course layout balances traditional links features with a relatively short but highly deceptive footprint:

• Holes: 18

• Par: 69 (Men) / 72–73 (Women)

• Course Length:

  • White Tees: 5,861 to 5,922 yards

  • Yellow Tees: 5,402 yards

• Course Rating: 73.4

• Slope Rating: 132

• Style: Traditional Coastal Links

Key Layout & Design Features

• Dramatic Terrain: The course makes full use of its coastal location, featuring rocky bays, steep clifftops, and shots requiring direct carries over the water.

• Quirky Design Elements: Golfers must navigate natural hollows, historic stone turf walls, shared greens, and distinct railway-sleeper bunker faces.

• Par-3 Collection: Balcomie is famous for a diverse and challenging collection of par-3 holes, many of which play to greens precariously perched right on the edge of vertical cliffs.

• Weather Dependent: Because the course borders the ocean on several sides, a modest 5,400–5,900 yard round can quickly turn brutally difficult depending on the shifting speeds and directions of the wind.

Old Course St Andrews * (Via Ballot) or New Course/Jubilee Course

The moment you’ve been waiting for — stepping onto the first tee of the Old Course. This is hallowed ground, where golf has been played for over six centuries. It’s an experience as emotional as it is challenging.

Don’t miss:

• Walking across the Swilcan Bridge on the 18th.

• Navigating the Road Hole (17th) with its blind tee shot over the hotel.

• Appreciating the double greens and shared fairways that make the Old Course unique.

Evening: Celebrate the day with a fine dinner in St Andrews — this is a round you’ll never forget.

While the Old Course gets the headlines, both the New Course (1895) and the Jubilee Course (1897) offer equally thrilling tests of links golf. The New Course is often considered the most “traditional” of St Andrews’ layouts, while the Jubilee is narrower and more exposed to the sea.

Expect:

• Classic links bunkering and undulating greens.

• Views across St Andrews Bay.

• A true test of accuracy in the wind.

Opened in 2020 on the historic Balcarres Estate, Dumbarnie Links is a modern premier addition to the Fife coast. Designed by former Ryder Cup player Clive Clark, the course has quickly earned massive critical acclaim for blending authentic, rugged links aesthetics with expansive, highly playable fairways.

Course Specifications

• Holes: 18

• Par: 72

• Course Length: Varied and scalable over five tee boxes.

  • Tournament Tees (Gold): 7,620 yards

  • Black Tees: 6,940 yards

  • Blue Tees: 6,421 yards

  • White Tees: 5,901 yards

  • Red Tees: 5,296 yards

• Course Rating (CR): 76.2 (Gold) down to 66.0 (Red)

• Slope Rating (SR): 146 (Gold) down to 116 (Red) — 135 average slope difficulty.

• Style: Modern Coastal Links

Key Layout & Design Features

• Stunning Topography & Ocean Views: The massive 345-acre site sits on dual elevations. A flowing escarpment separates the tiers, allowing for a number of elevated tees where holes point directly at the ocean. An impressive 14 out of the 18 holes feature wide, panoramic views of Largo Bay and the Firth of Forth.

• Risk-and-Reward Intention: Clark explicitly built the course to inspire rather than intimidate players. The fairways average a generous 45 yards wide, but the greens feature sweeping undulations and are heavily guarded by menace-inducing pot bunkers.

• Driveable Par-4s: The layout strategically incorporates three potentially driveable par-4 holes, offering ambitious hitters an exciting chance to chase the green off the tee.

Kingsbarns Golf Links

Located just 7 miles south of St Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links opened in 2000 and is widely heralded as a modern masterpiece of architecture. Designed by Kyle Phillips, the site carries a rich history where golf was originally played as far back as 1793. It sits confidently alongside the Old Course and Carnoustie in the annual Alfred Dunhill Links Championship rotation.

Course Specifications

• Holes: 18

• Par: 72

• Course Length:

  • Championship Tees (Black): 7,226 yards

  • White Tees: 6,853 yards

  • Green Tees: 6,408 yards

  • Blue Tees: 6,057 yards

  • Red Tees: 5,231 yards

• Course Rating (CR): 75.6 (Black) / 73.6 (White)

• Slope Rating (SR): 141 (Black) / 138 (White)

• Style: Pure Championship Links

Key Layout & Design Features

• Sea-Facing Amphitheatre: The course is meticulously sculpted down a massive, tiered slope facing the North Sea. Because of the clever amphitheatre layout, players have a crystal-clear sightline of the ocean from almost every single point on the course.

• The 12th Hole (Signature Par 5):

  A spectacular, sweeping 606-yard test heavily compared to the 18th hole at Pebble Beach. The entire left side of the dogleg embraces the rugged shoreline, calling for absolute precision.

• The 15th Hole (Signature Par 3): An unforgettable, nerve-testing par 3 that demands an all-or-nothing carry completely over a rocky ocean cove to reach a green perched at the edge of the waves

Lundin Golf Club

Overview & Specifications

Founded in 1868 on the Firth of Forth in Fife, Scotland, Lundin Golf Club is a historic 18-hole championship links course situated roughly 10 miles south of St Andrews. Originally laid out by Old Tom Morris and redesigned in 1909 by five-time Open Champion James Braid, the course has long served as an Open Championship Final Qualifying venue when The Open is hosted at St Andrews. [1, 2, 3]

• Par & Yardage. Par 71, measuring 6,371 yards from the white tees (6,394 yards from the championship tees). [1]

• Course Character. A unique two-part routing split by an extinct railway line. Holes 1–5 and 15–18 occupy pure, fast-running seaside linksland along Largo Bay, while holes 6–14 climb onto higher inland ground offering sweeping views across the Forth. [1, 2]

• Key Challenges. Strategy and shot-shaping take priority over raw distance. Golfers must navigate firm, undulating fairways, shifting coastal winds, open burns, deep pot bunkers, and internal out-of-bounds markers along the old railway track. [1, 2]

Course Highlights

• Hole 4 – Mile Dyke (Par 4, 455 yds, S.I. 1). Ranked as the toughest hole on the course, this demanding seaside par-4 runs directly up to the historic stone dyke separating Lundin from neighbouring Leven Links. Two long, accurate shots are required to reach a well-protected green. [1, 2]

• Hole 5 – Silverburn (Par 3, 141 yds, S.I. 18). Turning inland at the far end of the links, this deceptive short hole is ringed by seven punishing greenside bunkers. Despite being the shortest hole on the card and rated Stroke Index 18, missing the putting surface turns a routine pitch into a stern escape test. [1, 2]

• Hole 7 – Burn (Par 4, 272 yds, S.I. 16). A classic risk-reward short par-4. Long hitters can attempt to drive the green, while cautious players must lay up short of the mischievous open burn that guards the front of the putting surface. [1, 2]

• Hole 14 – Perfection (Par 3, 177 yds, S.I. 15). James Braid’s signature downhill par-3 sits inside a natural gorse amphitheatre with panoramic views over Largo Bay. Club selection is heavily dictated by the coastal breeze. [1, 2]

• Hole 16 – Trows (Par 4, 311 yds, S.I. 13). An original 1868 Old Tom Morris design featuring a diagonal burn cutting across the fairway. This strategic hole famously inspired C.B. Macdonald’s renowned "Leven" template hole at the National Golf Links of America. [1]

• Hole 18 – Home (Par 4, 439 yds, S.I. 6). A strong finishing hole played back toward the clubhouse, where internal out-of-bounds along the old railway line tightly guards the left side of the green. [1, 2]

Practice & Clubhouse Facilities

• Driving Range. A dedicated practice range located just inland from the 1st and 18th holes allows golfers to hit full shots prior to their round.

• Short Game Area. An adjacent short-game facility is available for pitching, chipping, and bunker practice.

• Putting Green. A large practice putting green sits directly outside the clubhouse for final speed checks before teeing off.

• Clubhouse Amenities. Visitors enjoy full access to changing rooms, showers, bar and dining services, and equipment hire including trolleys and buggies.

Departure

After breakfast, your chauffeur will transfer you back to Edinburgh Airport for your journey home — with a suitcase full of souvenirs and a head full of memories.