Stories tagged ‘St Andrews Links Trust’
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Peter Thomson celebrates the first season of the Tom Morris Golf Shop
Five-time Open Champion Peter Thomson addressed a reception to celebrate the first season of the Tom Morris Golf Shop in St Andrewson Monday night .....read the full story »
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Old Course Bookings Boost Scottish Golf Tourism
Visiting golfers’ desire to play the famous Old Course at St Andrews Links shows no sign of abating as applications for the 2012 season flooded in yesterday morning .....read the full story »
Friday, August 26th, 2011
NFS to deliver new booking system at The Home of Golf
Leading international software solutions provider, NFS Technology Group, has been commissioned to deliver a new golf booking and management system for St Andrews Links Trust .....read the full story »
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
St Andrews Links visitor green fees 2012
There will be a slight increase in the Old Course high season green fee by £10 to £150 while the green fees on the other courses will remain the same
Friday, April 22nd, 2011
Tom Morris Golf Shop reopens
The oldest golf shop in the world reopens today at the birthplace of the game and features a display of some original pieces of furniture which belonged to Tom Morris
Monday, February 28th, 2011
The Castle Course reopens for 2011
The seventh course at the Home of Golf will be open for longer this year with the season running from 1 March until 6 November. .....read the full story »
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
Old Course Ballot to Change to 48 Hours Ahead In 2012
The daily ballot for the world renowned Old Course is to change from January next year, moving to a 48 hour ahead system of entering for the first time in its history .....read the full story »
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Flanagan Heads for Pastures New
Niall Flanagan has announced he is to leave Loch Lomond after four years working as President and CEO of the prestigious West of Scotland private members’ club which has hosted the Barclays Scottish Open since 1996 .....read the full story »
Thursday, November 11th, 2010
Recognition for Old Course Experience
The Old Course Experience, which has an exclusive agreement with St Andrews Links to deliver premium packages and trade times on the Old Course, was recognised at the International Sports Event Management Awards .....read the full story »
Friday, September 10th, 2010
New Chief Executive at St Andrews Links
Euan Loudon (54), who is currently chief executive of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, will take up his new position early next year .....read the full story »
Friday, August 20th, 2010
St Andrews Links green fees 2011
There will be small increases on some of the courses next year following two years where the fees have been frozen .....read the full story »
Monday, July 26th, 2010
New Technology Passes Old Course Exam
It was a blend of new technology with teamwork that ensured perfect playing conditions for The Open Championship at St Andrews .....read the full story »
Friday, July 9th, 2010
Trueness Meter at St Andrews
The Open Championship to reap benefits of groundbreaking technology as STRI’s new Trueness Meter™ aids St Andrews’ preparations .....read the full story »
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Old Course iPhone app launched
Cobra Mobile and St Andrews Links present The Old Course, an official licensed product from the Home of Golf .....read the full story »
Friday, May 28th, 2010
Commemorative Open Champions Gold Putters On Sale
The magnificent limited edition gold plated putters, only 25 of which have been made, bear the names of all 22 Open Championship Winners at St Andrews .....read the full story »
Friday, April 16th, 2010
R&A Launches ‘Virtual Open’
The online game, which is played on a high definition, photorealistic representation of the Old Course at St Andrews, has been produced in partnership with World Golf Tour and is free to enter .....read the full story »
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
New chief executive at St Andrews Links
The recruitment process for Alan McGregor’s successor is about to begin with the position being advertised in the local and national press .....read the full story »
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Brooks Brothers become Official Partner of St Andrew Links
Brooks Brothers and St Andrews Links have entered into a long term worldwide partnership for Brooks Brothers to produce a collection of apparel and accessories to launch Spring 2011 .....read the full story »
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
International environmental accreditation for St Andrews Links
St Andrews Links has become one of the first golf venues committed to achieving Golf Environment Organisation Certification .....read the full story »
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Old Course change
Old Course Road Hole to be lengthened ahead of 2010 Open Championship at St Andrews
Monday, February 26th, 2001
St Andrews withdraws from Ryder Cup bid
The St Andrews Links Management Committee has decided not to pursue its own 2009 Ryder Cup bid in an attempt to strengthen Scotland’s bid by giving it a more concentrated focus on fewer venues – now reduced to a choice of four
Wednesday, January 10th, 2001
New Chairman for St Andrews Links Trust
The Trustees of St Andrews Links Trust have elected Dr Duncan Lawrie as their new Chairman following Bill Ritchie’s decision to stand down after three years in the chair
Wednesday, October 11th, 2000
Work starts on coastal defences at St Andrews
The 8th hole of the 103-year-old Jubilee Course is now only yards away from the high tide level, following severe erosion of the dunes during storms last winter. The defences to be put in place are a combination of ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ options. The dunes between the estuary and the golf courses are environmentally sensitive and a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Putting effective defences in place is a matter of urgency
Monday, September 11th, 2000
Death of Ian Forbes, St Andrews Links Manager
Ian Forbes, Links Manager at St Andrews Links Trust, died on Saturday 9th September in the St Andrews Memorial Hospital. He was 45 and had been ill for some time
Monday, September 4th, 2000
New appointment at St Andrews
Links Trust creates new position in its drive to become a world centre of excellence
