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There had been talk for a number of years about the suitability of the Old Course Caddie Pavilion and the number of caddies that use it day in, day out, whether it really was 'fit for purpose' now that we are into the second decade of the 21st Century. There will be 140-160 registered caddies working the St. Andrews golf courses during the height of the season and this wee building has had its' day. It was demolished at the end of the 'official' 2013 golf season, in November, and a temporary pavilion has been installed 100 yards down the right side of the 1st fairway. A little bit of the romance may have disappeared, but it is temporary. I have known this old building since the spring of 2002 when I first came, anxiously, strolling past the R&A Clubhouse and 1st tee of the Old Course to be accepted, hopefully, into the ranks of St Andrews' caddies. With a score or more guys hanging around the outside of the pavilion, and another 20 or...

Advanced Old Course tee times for the 2014 golf season can still be purchased through Caddie Golf Tours. Late notice has informed us that we have access to the Old Course in April, May, June with a few spots still remaining in July. Swilken Bridge Old Course, St. Andrews For those golfers interested in making the golfing pilgrimage to St. Andrews for two, three or more nights, please let us know your preferred month of travel by January 7th 2014 and we can begin to put in place your trip to the Home of Golf.

The Olson Fourball 1st tee Old Course What a delightful surprise last week when opening my gmail to find a raft of photographs, taken in July of this year, of returning golfer Joshua Olson, his playing partners and yours truly on the Old Course at St. Andrews. Josh in discussion with Caddie Golf Tours' Boyne Joshua drives off 17th Road hole tee Caddie Boyne assisting Mike at 17th Road green Dean, Scott, Mike and Josh on Swilken Bridge, Old Course Mike still listening to Caddie Boyne, which was encouraging,  as we discuss approach to 18th green Joshua and Caddie Boyne hanging out at the Old Course This was a lovely set of photographs to receive from Josh that brought back good memories of a truly wonderful summer spent in St. Andrews. I hope you all enjoy them and we at Caddie Golf Tours look forward to assisting you to golf here in Scotland... FORE!

I have been expecting this vital news in the lead up to Christmas and the Gleneagles 2014 Ryder Cup merchandise has not disappointed. It might be a wee bit pricey but I am sure we will find something to purchase for our Scottish winter golf season. Click the following link to view the gear: http://for-email.com/JLM-1ZJQ5-EF61LZGW29/cr.aspx

This is one super golf tour of Scotland that, if we may suggest, is only to be recommended to seriously fit golfers who are well and truly prepared to play x11 rounds (at least) of Championship golf over nine days. Carnoustie Championship, Par4 2nd 'Gulley' The Chicago Boys are one such dedicated group with six having low single handicap figures and the remaining members made up of solid mid handicap enthusiasts. During their last tour they played x12 rounds in seven days! It should be remembered that these golf courses regard themselves as walking courses, no carts, therefore a decent level of fitness will be required to undertake a tour such as this.  The golfers are staying in a mix of 4 and 5 Star accommodation which will certainly help caress their bodies after a day spent out on our Championship Links. Travel is by luxury coach. At the time of writing there is o nly five months until the first golf ball is struck at the magnificent Kingsbarns Golf Links an...

Four golfers, from London, have been back in contact with Caddie Golf Tours to arrange their golf trip to the Highlands of Scotland next May, 2014. Castle Stuart Golf Links, Par 4 3rd green. The request is to use same template as this years trip to Aberdeen: fly in, golf 7 rounds over 4 days, fly out. The details for next years superbly intense Highland Tour follow: Day Date Activity Accommodation 1 Wed 21 st May Arrive Inverness Airport on  EasyJet at 10:55am Golf at Boat of Garten 14:00pm Strathness House Inverness 2 Thu 22 nd May Golf at Royal Dornoch GC 07:56 & 08:04am as two 2Balls 12:04pm Strathness House Inverness 3 Fri 23 rd May Golf at Nairn GC 09:40am & 15:40pm Strathness House Inverness 4 Sat 24 th May Golf at Castle Stuart Golf Links 08:3...

A busy week for Caddie Golf Tours that has involved the drafting of six Scottish Golf Tours for golfers from as far afield as Sweden (2 groups), New York, Chicago, Germany and our close neighbours England, going to all parts of Scotland here at the Home of Golf. Royal Aberdeen Golf Course A refreshing and subtle change seems to be taking place with our overseas visitors, noticed through these last couple of seasons, and it is showing itself through how many are going directly to the Highlands of Scotland. They are either passing on St. Andrews completely or using the legendary golfing mecca as their final destination which allows them to play on many of the historic links golf courses in the north of the country. Take your pick from the following: Royal Dornoch, Nairn, Brora, Tain, and the newly established Castle Stuart Golf Links which are all in the Inverness area, then just a wee bit south, still on the East Coast, we have Royal Aberdeen, Cruden Bay, Fraserburgh, Murcar a...

As the daylight hours shorten all too quickly here in St. Andrews so do the available hours to golf upon the Old Course. The following 'link' to the officially published Old Course tee times for Wednesday 23rd October shows the first drive, from the 1st tee, will be struck at 08.00am and the last drive at 13.20pm. Swilken Bridge Old Course St. Andrews http://www.standrews.org.uk/Ballot/Ballot-Results?date=16/10/2013 This is still a good time to come and golf in St. Andrews and Scotland, as can be seen from the photograph taken last week the sun does shine at the Home of Golf, you take what you get and play through what is given to you. The prices on the Old Course drop by 50 British Pounds during the last couple of weeks in October and the hotels in the town offer some super stay & play packages. Talk to Caddie Golf Tours for more information about October golf deals in St. Andrews. FORE! #golf #golfScotland #Scotlandgolfplanning #oldcourse #oldcoursestandrews...

Here are a few photographs of the wonderful Kingsbarns Golf Links, situated 7 miles south of St. Andrews, that is a must play when golfing in this area.  Par 5 3rd tee Greenside bunker on Par 5 3rd The Par 3 8th The marvelous Par5 12th hugging the coastline Boyne launches his second to the Par 5 12th green The dramatic Par3 15th Driving from the Par 4 17th tee Taking time to enjoy Kingsbarns Links from the Par 4 18th tee The final putts on 18th green at Kingsbarns Golf Links Every golf hole has a view to the ocean from the tee and a few of the approach shots are to 'horizon' green which only adds to the excitement with your choice of club. A stunning golf links.

Caddie Golf Tours are preparing for 2014 and beyond with the addition of backroom support, now official, from Lorna Boyne and Andrew Thomson. Lorna & John Boyne My beloved wife Lorna's support and professional advice, through the initial years of Caddie Golf Tours, has proved invaluable and now moving into our 8th year we are in a position to build upon the momentum arrived through that hard work. The arrival of Andrew Thomson, my long suffering golf partner, into the Caddie Golf Tours fold has been long overdue and his golfing knowledge of Scotland and business acumen will be a great asset. Andrew Thomson, Old Course Hotel St Andrews The team at Caddie Golf Tours will continue to promote the Home of Golf, Scotland, to our overseas golfers with enthusiasm and optimism. We look forward to seeing you tee up the wee white golf ball on our great golf courses...FORE!

As we leave the month September and enter October many golfers will be turning their attention to a golf tour of Scotland next year, 2014. We here at Caddie Golf Tours are available to set up and advise about securing tee times, accommodation and travel arrangements throughout the Home of Golf, for real golfers. Old Course St. Andrews Many Scottish golf tours are built around acquiring an Old Course tee time and Caddie Golf Tours can assist your golf group in attaining this goal by you, the 'Lead Golfer', forwarding a few details of the proposed golf trip: number and names of golfers taking part handicaps of golfers golf club membership of each golfer preferred date of golf tour & an alternative date other courses to be played during the golf tour  Par 3 15th at Kingsbarns 'Rocky Ness' These simple details are required by the 9th October, 2014, to ensure we have an opportunity to attain your Old Course tee times. Please do not hesitate to c...

St. Andrews held the 100th playing of the Town Match on Saturday 14th September. This historic event is played between the local & international members of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club against the two main local golf clubs in the town: St. Andrews Golf Club and the New Club. 1st tee Old Course at St. Andrews Scotland There were 171 foursomes matches played over the Old Course, New Course, Jubilee Course and 1/2 dozen or so were even were golfed on the Strathtyrum Course. This amounts to 684 golfers in what must rank as one of the largest one day golf competitions in the world. The R&A Team view the 8th Jubilee Course Our match was played on the Jubilee Course at 3.20pm in great conditions as can be seen by the few photographs taken while we waited to tee off on the Par 4 8th. My playing partner Mr. Thomson The Par 4 8th fairway, Jubilee Course Putting out on the Par 4 8th green, Jubilee Course The game was played in good spirits, as it should be,...