A unique service from Ginger Beer Golf Travel
Last minute tee times, St Andrews
What it is
Your one-stop-shop of the best Old Course alternatives in and around St Andrews.
With last minute tee time availability and click-through booking
Who it’s for
Anyone looking to book a tee time today, tomorrow or the next day.
Anyone who has entered the Old Course ballot and, success or failure, needs to re-schedule some tee times
How it works
At a glance review spread of tee time availability throughout the day for over 20 of the best local courses.
Link provided to make your reservation direct with the course
When the clock is ticking we help you quickly establish your Old Course ‘Plan B‘
Key data
Not just tee times…
All the headline data you need to make your choice of courses.
Green fees, distance from St Andrews, course difficulty, suitabiity for single golfers.
Great courses
Choose from an outstanding selection of venues which have hosted majors, European Tour and Open Championship qualifying events as well as the first-rate courses in the St Andrews Links Trust complex.
Old Course Ballot
Average success rate (Apr-Oct ) is just 21%*
Which could mean 200* unlucky golfers each day seeking a last minute tee time elsewhere.
* Based on my analysis of 18,000+ Old Course tee times in 2018/19
So ACT NOW to secure a great Old Course alternative
Last Minute Tee Times notes:
Tee time information
Note: Courses do not always advertise all their available tee times. If there is a course you are particularly keen to play then call them to check.
Thursday, December 9th, 2021
2 total # tee times
2 # of tee times before 10am, between 10am and mid-day, mid-day to 2pm, after 2pm
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
2 total # tee times
2 # of tee times before 10am, between 10am and mid-day, mid-day to 2pm, after 2pm
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
2 total # tee times
2 # of tee times before 10am, between 10am and mid-day, mid-day to 2pm, after 2pm
Note: The number of tee times available, not the number of golfer slots available. A tee time may have availability for fewer than 4 golfers.
– Click this symbol to show more information such as notes, green fees, distance from St Andrews, availability to single golfers, course data and difficulty
Thursday, December 9th, 2021
2 total # tee times
2 # of tee times before 10am, between 10am and mid-day, mid-day to 2pm, after 2pm
Wednesday, December 8th, 2021
2 total # tee times
2 # of tee times before 10am, between 10am and mid-day, mid-day to 2pm, after 2pm
Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
2 total # tee times
2 # of tee times before 10am, between 10am and mid-day, mid-day to 2pm, after 2pm
Note: The number of tee times available, not the number of golfer slots available. A tee time may have availability for fewer than 4 golfers.
– Click this symbol to show more information such as notes, green fees, distance from St Andrews, availability to single golfers, course data and difficultyHow to book
Note: Not all courses have an online booking system. We still display these courses to showcase the best choices for you nearby.
Please use these symbols for guidance:
– online booking available. Click the symbol to connect with the course, check availability and book a tee time with them direct using their online booking system.
– the course does not have an online booking facility. There may be tee times available. Click the symbol to make a call to the course and speak with them directly.
– Click this symbol to check for any additional notes on booking guidance.
Please use these symbols for guidance:
– online booking available. Click the symbol to connect with the course, check availability and book a tee time with them direct using their online booking system.
– the course does not have an online booking facility. There may be tee times available. Click the symbol to make a call to the course and speak with them directly. – Click this symbol to check for any additional notes on booking guidance.St Andrews Links Trust (SALT) courses – additional notes and booking guidance
This is a BETA version. With your support we are working hard to roll out the full service in 2021, when we hope that post-COVID-19 normality has returned to golf in and around St Andrews.
Let us know if you would like to be kept up to date on this project and we welcome any comments you have – what you like/dislike & any enhancements you’d like to see.
Today’s date is: Tuesday, December 7th, 2021
| Golf Course Last tee time update | Tee times +2d | Tee times +1d | Tee times today | Tee time spread +2d | Tee time spread +1d | Tee time spread today | Green fee | Miles | Mins | Singles? | Course data | Difficulty for scratch golfers (H'cap 0) | Difficulty for bogey golfers (H'cap Men=20, Ladies=24) | Notes: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 1 | Carnoustie - Championship Please see notes |  | | | 252 | 25 | 46 | y |  |  |  | Carnoustie offers online booking, however at present it is only for booking 5 days in advance. Please call or email them and be sure to tell them Ginger Beer Golf Travel recommended them.<br>Tel: +44 (0)1241 802270<br>Email: golf@carnoustiegolflinks.co.uk | |||
| 34 | 1 | Dumbarnie Links Dec 07 12:46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 235 | 13 | 29 | y |  |  |  | |
| 9 | 1 | Panmure Golf Club Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 125 | 24 | 47 | y |  |  |  | |
| 1 | 1 | Fairmont St Andrews - Torrance Dec 07 12:00 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 5 before 10am<br>3 from 10am to noon<br>0 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | 6 before 10am<br>10 from 10am to noon<br>0 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | no tee times | 105 | 5 | 14 | y |  |  |  | |
| 2 | 1 | Fairmont St Andrews - Kittocks Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 105 | 5 | 14 | y |  |  |  | |
| 19 | 1 | Old Course Hotel St Andrews - Duke's Dec 07 12:00 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 7 before 10am<br>12 from 10am to noon<br>12 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | 7 before 10am<br>11 from 10am to noon<br>12 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | 7 before 10am<br>10 from 10am to noon<br>12 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | 100 | 3.7 | 13 | y |  |  |  | |
| 5 | 1 | Monifieth Golf Links - Medal Dec 07 12:00 | 24 | 0 | 24 | 0 before 10am<br>6 from 10am to noon<br>14 from noon to 2pm<br> 4 after 2pm | no tee times | 0 before 10am<br>6 from 10am to noon<br>14 from noon to 2pm<br> 4 after 2pm | 95 | 19 | 42 | y |  |  |  | |
| 4 | 1 | Scotscraig Golf Club Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 85 | 11 | 23 | y |  |  |  | |
| 8 | 1 | Leven Links Golf Course Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 85 | 15 | 34 | y |  |  |  | |
| 31 | 1 | Elie - Golf House Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 85 | 14 | 31 | y |  |  |  | Tel: +44 (0)1333 330301<br>Email: N/A |
| 7 | 1 | Ladybank Golf Club Dec 07 12:46 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 0 before 10am<br>3 from 10am to noon<br>14 from noon to 2pm<br> 1 after 2pm | 0 before 10am<br>0 from 10am to noon<br>13 from noon to 2pm<br> 1 after 2pm | 0 before 10am<br>0 from 10am to noon<br>16 from noon to 2pm<br> 1 after 2pm | 80 | 16 | 31 | y |  |  |  | |
| 6 | 1 | Downfield Golf Club Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 65 | 17 | 38 | y |  |  |  | |
| 25 | 1 | St Andrews Links - Castle Dec 07 12:01 Please see notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 120 | 3 | 12 | n |  |  |  | St Andrews Links Trust only offer a limited number of tee times online. If you do not see a suitable time call or email Advance Reservations<br>Tel: +44 (0)1334 466 718<br>Email: reservations@standrews.com |
| 26 | 1 | St Andrews Links - New Dec 07 12:01 Please see notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 85 | 0 | 0 | n |  |  |  | St Andrews Links Trust only offer a limited number of tee times online. If you do not see a suitable time call or email Advance Reservations<br>Tel: +44 (0)1334 466 718<br>Email: reservations@standrews.com |
| 27 | 1 | St Andrews Links - Jubilee Dec 07 12:01 Please see notes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 before 10am<br>1 from 10am to noon<br>0 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | 0 before 10am<br>1 from 10am to noon<br>0 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | no tee times | 85 | 0 | 0 | n |  |  |  | St Andrews Links Trust only offer a limited number of tee times online. If you do not see a suitable time call or email Advance Reservations<br>Tel: +44 (0)1334 466 718<br>Email: reservations@standrews.com |
| 28 | 1 | St Andrews Links - Eden Dec 07 12:01 Please see notes | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 55 | 2 | 8 | n |  |  |  | St Andrews Links Trust only offer a limited number of tee times online. If you do not see a suitable time call or email Advance Reservations<br>Tel: +44 (0)1334 466 718<br>Email: reservations@standrews.com |
| 29 | 1 | St Andrews Links - Strathtyrum Dec 07 12:01 Please see notes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 before 10am<br>2 from 10am to noon<br>0 from noon to 2pm<br> 0 after 2pm | no tee times | no tee times | 35 | 2 | 8 | n |  |  |  | St Andrews Links Trust only offer a limited number of tee times online. If you do not see a suitable time call or email Advance Reservations<br>Tel: +44 (0)1334 466 718<br>Email: reservations@standrews.com |
| 3 | 2 | Kingsbarns Golf Links Please see notes |  | | | 312 | 8 | 20 | y |  |  |  | Kingsbarns usually offer a last minute online booking facility. During Covid they took the decision to only take bookings direct. Please call or email them and be sure to tell them Ginger Beer Golf Travel recommended them<br>Tel: +44 (0)1334 460860<br>Email: info@kingsbarns.com | |||
| 21 | 1 | Trump International Golf Links Dec 30 01:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 275 | 94 | 125 | y |  |  |  | |
| 10 | 2 | Crail - Balcomie Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 98 | 13 | 29 | y |  |  |  | |
| 11 | 2 | Crail - Craighead Dec 07 12:00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | no tee times | no tee times | no tee times | 78 | 13 | 29 | y |  |  |  | |
| 22 | 3 | Gleneagles - PGA Please see notes | | | | 225 | 52 | 70 | y |  |  |  | Gleneagles have no online booking facility. Please call or email them and be sure to tell them Ginger Beer Golf Travel recommended them.<br>Tel: +44 (0)1764 662231<br>Email: resort.sales@gleneagles.com | |||
| 23 | 3 | Gleneagles - King's Please see notes | | | | 225 | 52 | 70 | y |  |  |  | Gleneagles have no online booking facility. Please call or email them and be sure to tell them Ginger Beer Golf Travel recommended them.<br>Tel: +44 (0)1764 662231<br>Email: resort.sales@gleneagles.com | |||
| 24 | 3 | Gleneagles - Queen's Please see notes | | | | 225 | 52 | 70 | y |  |  |  | Gleneagles have no online booking facility. Please call or email them and be sure to tell them Ginger Beer Golf Travel recommended them.<br>Tel: +44 (0)1764 662231<br>Email: resort.sales@gleneagles.com | |||
| 30 | 3 | Lundin Golf Club Please see notes | | | | 100 | 13 | 29 | y |  |  |  | Lundin have no online booking facility. Please call or email them and be sure to tell them Ginger Beer Golf Travel recommended them.<br>Tel: +44 (0)1333 320202<br>Email: secretary@lundingolfclub.co.uk |
Additional table notes:
- Golf course:
Click + to reveal more course data such as length & difficulty for different tees and golfing ability. - Miles / Mins:
Approx. distance (miles) and drive time (minutes) from St Andrews Links Clubhouse. Data from Google Maps. - Singles?:
Indicates whether the course is bookable by single golfers.
Note: Even if ‘y’, the times are not necessarily bookable online.
St Andrews Links Trust (SALT) courses
Normally, single golfers cannot book tee times. You should approach the Starter on the day you want to play. However, in light of COVID-19 and the current guidelines, golfers must have an advance booking which can be made by calling +44 1334 466666 from 09:00 hrs the day before play (opening hours 09:00 – 17:00). This also applies to golfers who would normally approach the New Course starter.
2 days ahead (Thursday, December 9th, 2021)
- SALT only offer a limited number of tee times online. If you do not see a suitable time call or email Advance Reservations (+44 1334 466718 or reservations@standrews.com).
- Jubilee, Eden & Strathtyrum Course – Saturday tee times from 2pm onwards only (daylight permitting) can be booked two or more days in advance. Prior to 2pm they can only be arranged 24hrs in advance by calling +44 1334 466666 from 07:00 hrs.
- New Course – Saturday tee times are allocated on a first come first served basis and can only be arranged by approaching the Starter on the day you want to play. But see COVID-19 advice above.
- SALT only offer a limited number of tee times online. Depending on the course, if you do not see a suitable time either call St Andrews Links Trust Reception Team from 07:00 hrs or approach the Starter on the day of play. But see COVID-19 advice above.
- Castle, Jubilee, Eden and Strathtyrum Course – call St Andrews Links Trust Reception Team on +44 1334 466666 from 07:00hrs.
- New Course – tee times are allocated on a first come first served basis and can only be arranged by approaching the Starter on the day you want to play. But see COVID-19 advice above.
- SALT only offer a limited number of tee times online. Depending on the course, if you do not see a suitable time either call St Andrews Links Trust Reception Team from 07:00 hrs or approach the Starter on the day of play. But see COVID-19 advice above.
- Castle, Jubilee, Eden & Strathtyrum Course – call St Andrews Links Trust Reception Team on +44 1334 466666 from 07:00hrs.
- New Course – tee times are allocated on a first come first served basis and can only be arranged by approaching the Starter on the day you want to play. But see COVID-19 advice above.
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