Albanach
Head Pro
A friend is heading to St Andrews next week and has asked how likely getting on to the Old through the ballot is next week. I assume that it should be no bother at this time of year...anyone have a different opinion?
Old Course Ballot in October (next week)...chances?
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CliveW
Tour Winner
It is always busy at The Old Course, and probably will be just now as the Dunhill was held there last weekend.
Foxholer
Blackballed
No real idea of demand - and on what day.
But if they don't get in on the specific day, they can always simply queue up by the Starter's hut. That's the way I've always done it and haven't failed to get on (played it 5 times).
New and Jubilee are really good courses too. Not played the Church course, but heard good things about it (though some think the greens can be silly).
But if they don't get in on the specific day, they can always simply queue up by the Starter's hut. That's the way I've always done it and haven't failed to get on (played it 5 times).
New and Jubilee are really good courses too. Not played the Church course, but heard good things about it (though some think the greens can be silly).
HughJars
Q-School Graduate
Aye this late he'll be fine.
richart
Major Champion
Do you mean the Castle course Foxie ? Playing it later in the month so will let you know what I think.
CliveW
Tour Winner
Do you mean the Castle Course???
Foxholer
Blackballed
CirenBhoy
Club Champion
I've got the Old Course on my golf bucket list, but I've always been put off by this ballot method.
Also how strict are they on having a club handicap?
I would want to play with my Father-in-law a one time 5 handicapper, but who hasn't been a member of a club or have a handicap in the last 20 years. So not sure whether he would be able to get on. Any ideas?
Also how strict are they on having a club handicap?
I would want to play with my Father-in-law a one time 5 handicapper, but who hasn't been a member of a club or have a handicap in the last 20 years. So not sure whether he would be able to get on. Any ideas?
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
We played the castle course last year, some really good holes and great views.
ArnoldArmChewer
Tour Winner
I don't recollect being asked to prove h/c, it's a nerve racking opening tee shot with the inevitably gallery so most probably look like 28 handicappers on the tee :thup:
PaulE
Assistant Pro
You will have to produce a handicap certificate to play the Old Course.
However, as long as the name on the certificate matches the name in the ballot, you're ok.
Thay don't ask for proof of ID so a "borrowed" certificate would do fine.
CirenBhoy
Club Champion
I like your thinking. This may be the solution.
golfdub
Tour Rookie
I know a few pros who will give a handicap certificate to get you on a course, maybe ask your pro.
Im sure this will get a bit of backlash
Im sure this will get a bit of backlash
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
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Garesfield ACE
Tour Rookie
Foxholer
Blackballed
I know a few pros who will give a handicap certificate to get you on a course, maybe ask your pro.
Im sure this will get a bit of backlash
Old Course/Links Trust are really only concerned that you will be able to enjoy your round and not cause others to not enjoy theirs!
Slightly different to some other clubs where it's the 'membership of a golf club' that is the purpose for requesting H/c cert.
upsidedown
Tour Winner
In the ballot is there any ranking to lower handicappers?
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