Golf Alumni

Founded in 2005, the St Andrews Graduate Golf Society (StAGGS) marked its 20th anniversary in 2025—a milestone that celebrates two decades of camaraderie, connection, and a shared love of golf.

Celebrating 20 Years of Friendship, Fairways, and Fun

StAGGS was created with a simple ethos: fun and inclusion. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a complete beginner, or someone who just enjoys the social side of things, you’ll find a warm welcome here. In fact, you don’t even need to like golf — our social events are all about good company, laughter, and making new friends.

Who can join?

Anyone with a connection to the University of St Andrews is invited to join — alumni, staff, JYAs, and more. StAGGS is proudly non-elitist and open to all, regardless of golfing ability. As one graduate once asked, “Do you need to be good at golf?” Absolutely not! Most of our members are far more skilled in the art of post-round storytelling than in lowering their handicap.

What we do – flagship UK events

We host a variety of events throughout the year, both on and off the course. Our members are world-class when it comes to sociability—especially in the 19th hole, where the real magic happens.

StAGGS is also going global. We’ve held social events as far afield as Hong Kong, and we’re exploring our first US-based event in the near future.

The Auld Jug: Another StAGGS trophy, The Auld Jug is contested at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club, Epsom.

The Arnold Palmer Invitational 2027 at Dumbarnie Links

Sponsored by St Andrews Executive Travel

For the first time ever, the Arnold Palmer Invitational is heading to Dumbarnie Links, one of Scotland’s most spectacular modern links courses. It promises to be a day as memorable as it is competitive. This special, friendly tournament takes place on Sunday 11 July 2027, as The Open returns to St Andrews. It’s the perfect warm-up for a fantastic week of golf in the Home of Golf.

We are also switching things up with a Texas Scramble format. Grab three friends, family members or fellow alumni and get your team of four together. It’s the perfect chance to combine forces, share the pressure and have serious fun on a truly special golf course.

The Auld Putter: Alumni taking part in the Arnold Palmer Invitational will also compete for The Auld Putter, a StAGGS trophy.

Date: Sunday 11 July 2027
Tee times: Available from 8am
Venue: Dumbarnie Links, Upper Largo, Fife, KY8 6JQ
Format: Texas Scramble, teams of four

To register your interest, email [email protected]

Our Partners
We are incredibly grateful to St Andrews Executive Travel for their support as a sponsor of the 2027 Arnold Palmer Invitational. Their partnership is helping us provide opportunities for the next generation of student golfers, while also helping to protect valuable philanthropic funding.

Get Involved

To join this growing and vibrant community, reach out to our Chair and Captain Stephen Smith:
📧 [email protected]

Or connect with us on LinkedIn:
🔗 St Andrews Graduates Golf Society | LinkedIn Group

We can’t wait to welcome you to the StAGGS family—where the golf is optional, but the good times are guaranteed.