Travel Editor Brandon Tucker shares some of his best pics from St. Andrews.
Travel Editor Brandon Tucker shares some of his best pics from St. Andrews.
There’s only one water hazard on the Old Course, and it’s the Swilcan Burn that runs through the 1st and 18th holes. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
One of the best vantage points you can get of the back nine is on the new 4th floor balcony of the Old Course Hotel. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
The first hole of the Old Course is forgiving as long as you miss the Swilcan Burn on the approach shot. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Peril surrounds the 17th green on the Old Course. Steer too far from the Road Hole Bunker and you may find yourself on the road behind the green. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Golfers can take one last rip on the Old Course at the 18th tee, which shares a giant fairway with the first hole. Just don’t hit on the road. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Seven miles from St. Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links boasts deep pot bunkers, fast greens, and one of Scotland’s most upscale links experiences. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
A few minutes east of St. Andrews, the Fairmont St. Andrews boasts two links courses that sit high above the town. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Besides the Old Course, six other Links Trust courses can be played, including the Jubilee, which is half the cost but still a pure links test in the heart of town. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Located alongside the 17th hole, the Old Course Hotel and Jigger Inn allow for a front row seat of the Old after your match. (Brandon Tucker/TravelGolf)
The Duke’s Course, while not on the sea, still delivers sea and skyline views of St. Andrews from its high points. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
Take a quick detour from St. Andrews to the town of Crail on the easternmost edge of Fife, where the historic Balcomie links await. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)
The greens on the St. Andrews Castle Course are tough, but the views certainly make up for any three-putting. (Brandon Tucker/GolfChannel.com)