2019 - 2020 St Andrews Winter Golf

There is a common misconception that little golf is played in St Andrews and Scotland during the winter months because of our extreme weather.

May I assure you all that we are not buckled under a ton of snow, rain and howling arctic winds through our winter, well not all the time. LB and I are now in our 4th year living in the historic village of Kingsbarns, only 6 miles down the coast from St Andrews and winter golf is very much apart of life for local St Andrews golfers.

1st tee Old Course St Andrews

All the local golf clubs, including mine at the St Andrews Golf Club, have a full program of winter competitions from beginning of January through to the end of March that I can participate in, if the mood takes, as well as just playing some fun golf with family and friends.

The winter astro turf mat at St Andrews

The visiting golfer should be made aware that golf on the St Andrews Links courses during the winter months, November through to March, is played from an astro turf mat. These are used to protect the fairways from heavy divots when there is obviously no growing season. They always produce a perfect lie! All greens are in full use.


The local St Andrews golfers pretty much get on with golfing their famous links courses during the winter months so they put on a wooly hat, some extra layers, waterproof suit, a couple of hand warmers in their pockets and get out there and golf.

Caddie Golf Tours - Boyne & LB 

If you are interested in golfing the Old Course St Andrews during the winter months do not hesitate to contact Caddie Golf Tours for assistance and advice...Fore!
Location: Kingsbarns, St Andrews KY16 8DG, UK

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