Saints Golf

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• Golf lessons

  The club runs a hugely successful and well-established lessons programme in partnership with Saints Sport and the St Andrews Links Academy The programme aims to support and develop club members who want to improve their game, learn skills, and take advantage of living at the Home of Golf. All Lessons are led by PGA Qualified St Andrews Links Golf Academy professionals and take place during term time at the Links Academy. Most sessions take place at the driving range with some lessons taking place on the course to help develop different aspects of the game. For more information please see the Saints Sport website.

• Competitive golf

  

  British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships

  Student golfers can access both individual stroke play events and team match play leagues throughout the season in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships. The BUCS golf programme is supported by The R&A, helping to enhance the standard of competition and continue to develop golf at university level. Team Championships – Match Play The University currently supports four competitive BUCS teams who compete in weekly matches and knockout competitions as part of the BUCS team championships programme. The mixed 1st Team compete in BUCS Premier North and are the current BUCS National Match Play Team Golf Champions. The 1st Team squad is formed from Saints Golf Scholars and is part of the University’s performance sport programme. Individual Championships – BUCS Order of Merit (Golf Tour) – Stroke Play The BUCS Golf Tour is played at some of the UK’s most prestigious courses and takes place over two periods, between September to October and March to April. The Order of Merit is decided over nine qualifying tour events followed by the Tour Finals. Coaching Coaching for the BUCS squads is provided by the club in partnership with the St Andrews Links Academy, and delivered by PGA Qualified St Andrews Links Golf Academy instructors. Most sessions take place at the St Andrews Links Academy driving range with some lessons taking place on the course to help develop different aspects of the game. Team training happens every Wednesday from 2-4pm at the driving range. The lesson content changes every week, and can vary from working on specific techniques, to on-course sessions on one of the many St Andrews Links courses.

  Social matches

  The Golf Club also boasts a very impressive fixture list against golf clubs both within St Andrews and throughout the rest of the UK. These social fixtures are a key part of the club and are a great opportunity to play world famous courses. In the past couple years Saints Golf has played matches against Muirfield, Royal St Georges and Royal Liverpool. Selection for these fixtures is open to all members and teams are selected by the Captains.

• Links Ticket

  Full time University of St Andrews students have the unique opportunity to purchase a Links Ticket giving them year round access to all seven St Andrews Links courses at the Home of Golf, including the Old Course.

  With six of these courses being within walking distance of University halls of residence and all of them being open and in excellent condition year round, there is no other university in the UK that can come close to matching the playing opportunities our students have.

  Application forms can be downloaded from the link below and should be emailed to [email protected] with a copy of your matriculation card, a head and shoulders photo (selfie) and handicap certificate (36 or below) if applying for a full student ticket.

  More information and student guidelines, including prices and how to apply, can be found on the St Andrews Links website.

  Student Application Form 22-23 Renew your Links Ticket Student Guidelines 2022-2023

• Facilities and courses

  Courses

  Students at St Andrews have unrivalled year round access to to all seven St Andrews Links courses at the Home of Golf, including the Old Course. The yearly Links Ticket is valid from 1 September – 31 August and allows play on the following courses:

  

  Old Course

  

  The Castle Course

  

  New Course

  

  Jubilee Course

  

  Eden Course

  

  Strathtyrum Course

  

  Balgove Course

  

  St Andrews Links Golf Academy

  The world renowned St Andrews Links Golf Academy is situated adjacent to the Old Course, only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre. Featuring 60 flood-lit bays, 22 indoor bays, TrackMan Range and short game area, this world-class facility provides cutting edge technology and the ideal venue for students to work on their game.

• How to get involved

  Whether you are new to the sport or an experienced golfer, already attend the University or if you are thinking about attending, please get in touch to register your interest and find out more about our club. The University hosts a Sports Fayre at the beginning of each academic year during Orientation Week, giving prospective players the opportunity to talk to club members and sign up to ‘Give It A Go’ sessions. Please email the club to register your interest: [email protected]

  Club Membership

  All matriculated students at the University can join the Golf Club. Please visit the Saints Sport website for a full list of club membership options, prices and information on how to purchase your membership.