As of March 12th 2024 the Singles Daily Draw will be the new way of entering the daily ballot at the Old Course, St Andrews. The new draw will give solo golfers the chance to play with existing groups of two or three golfers without queuing up at the starters hut for hours on the morning they would like to play. The Singles Daily Draw is a new digital application process that will replace the previous queuing system. The day before the golfer would like to play they should visit either the Old Pavillion next to the first tee of the Old Course or the St Andrews Links Clubhouse where they can enter the daily draw via the dedicated tablet device.  Keep reading to find out the steps to enter the draw and the process of accepting a tee time and playing the Old Course. View the Green Fees and advice on checking for No Ballot days. 

Below you will find our guide to booking a single golfer tee time on the Old Course, St Andrews.

Below you will find the 2024 Old Course green fees. Prices range from £150-£320 to play a round at St Andrews Old Course, prices depend on the time of year and season. The least expensive time to play is between November and March, the most expensive time to play is high season which runs April – October.

The Old Course Singles Draw is the new digital process for solo golfers to apply for a tee time at the Old Course. Single players are required to enter the draw in person at the Old Pavilion or the St Andrews Links Clubhouse between 9am and 5pm the day before they wish to play. 

Once the daily draw closes at 5pm a randomized waiting list is created and tee times are allocated to single players based on their position on the list. 

No, the new digital Singles Daily Draw means there is no need for overnight queuing on the day of play. 

No, individuals can only enter once into the Singles Daily Draw. Duplicate entries will be disqualified. Although only one entry can be made each day, solo golfers can enter for as many consecutive days as they wish. 

The Old Course has a maximum handicap of 36 for men and women. Proof of your handicap is required before playing. 

When applying for the daily draw a headshot photo is taken on the tablet provided this photo becomes the primary means of identifying you. You may also be asked to provide further photo identification for verification purposes. 

Tee time offers must be accepted within the specified timeframe. If the offer is not accepted within the timeframe the offer will be void and given to the next person on the waiting list. 

No changes can be made to the tee time or waiting list position, this includes swapping with friends or family.

If a solo golfer declines the offered tee time within the specified timeframe the tee time will be forfeited and the golfer removed from the waiting list. 

Failure to respond to the tee time offer will result in the tee time being forfeited and the golfer being removed from the waiting list. 

Yes, the tee time application can be declined if; 

1. The golfer has duplicate entries.
2. The photograph that was taken when applying for the tee time does not comply with the specified requirements. 
3. If your handicap exceeds the Old Course limit of 36. 
4. The application was incomplete. 

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