Why Choose St Andrews for 5 Days
St Andrews is the spiritual Home of Golf, with the Old Course and six further public courses operated by St Andrews Links Trust, giving you incredible variety within a compact coastal town. In just five days you can combine bucket-list rounds, coastal walks, and historic sightseeing without spending hours on transfers.
The town offers legendary links like the Old Course, New, Jubilee, Castle and nearby Kingsbarns and Dumbarnie Links for a perfectly balanced short stay.
Off the course, St Andrews Cathedral, the R&A World Golf Museum and traditional Scottish pubs give your group plenty to enjoy between rounds.
Sample 5-ay S Andrews Golf Itinerary
A 5-day schedule works well when built around a guaranteed Old Course tee time, with additional rounds on nearby championship courses and time to explore the town. GHW Golf Tours packages typically include a minimum of five nights, multiple rounds, airport and golf transfers, and extras like museum entry or a Kingsbarns Distillery tour.
Day 1 - Arrival and Warm-Up
Arrive at Edinburgh Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your chosen St Andrews hotel or luxury apartment. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the town or add an optional warm-up round at local course before dinner in St Andrews.
Day 2 - Links Golf in St Andrews
After breakfast, tee it up on the Castle, New or Jubilee Course for your first full round on St Andrews Links turf. Spend the evening at leisure with a walk along West Sands or a visit to a local restaurant overlooking the bay.
Day 3 - Old Course Highlight
Start with a visit to The R&A World Golf Museum before your round on the Old Course, using a guaranteed tee time arranged through an Authorised Provider such as GHW Golf Tours. Capture the moment with a souvenir photobook and toast your round in the Road Hole Restaurant or a traditional St Andrews pub.
Day 4 - Fife's Modern Classics
Head out to Dumbarnie Links for a modern links challenge with sweeping sea views along the Fife coast. Return to St Andrews for an evening at leisure or add bespoke experiences such as whisky tasting, castle visits or coastal drives.
Day 5 - Kingsbarns and Departure
Play Kingsbarns Golf Links, one of Scotland's most acclaimed modern courses, followed by a visit to Kingsbarns Distillery for a one-hour tour and tasting. Depending on flight times, transfer back to Edinburgh Airport or extend your stay with additional golf in Fife or elsewhere in Scotland.
How GHW Golf Tours Simplifies Your Planning
Using an established tour operator removes the stress of lotteries, tee-sheet chasing and coordinating transfers, especially when the Old Course is involved. GHW Golf Tours is an official Authorised Provider of Old Course tee times, a member of SIGTOA and IAGTO, and has been creating bespoke Scottish golf tours for over 18 years.
Packages can bundle guaranteed Old Course tee times, additional rounds, 3–5-star or self-catering accommodation, transfers and curated off-course activities. As a Scotland-based specialist, the team can also add hidden-gem courses, distillery experiences, castle tours and tickets to major golf events across Scotland and Ireland.
Why Book with GHW Golf Tours
- Over 20 years experience in providing bespoke Scottish Golf Tours
- Official 'Authorised Providers' of St Andrews Links Trust
- Member of SIGTOA (Scottish Inbound Golf Tour Operator Association)
- Member of IAGTO (International Association of Golf Tour Operators)
- Golf tours booked by golfers for golfers
- Warm Scottish welcome upon arrival to Scotland
- Financial Failure Protection Insurance (Travel Trade Regulation)
- Proven track record with excellent customer testimonials
Tips for Planning Your 5-Day St Andrews Tour
Being flexible on dates and course order makes it easier to secure the best tee times, especially in peak months. Working with GHW Golf Tours also ensures you meet minimum-stay requirements that come with authorised Old Course packages.
Consider travelling in shoulder seasons when availability can be better and courses slightly quieter, while still enjoying excellent playing conditions. Share your group size, preferred travel dates, must-play courses and non-golf interests, then request a tailored proposal using the enquiry options on the GHW Golf Tours website.
Getting Started
Ready to plan your 5-day golf trip around St Andrews? Contact GHW Golf Tours today for a bespoke proposal tailored to your group, dates, and ambitions.
Email: office@ghwgolftours.com
Whether it's walking the hallowed fairways of the Old Course or discovering world-class links beyond, GHW Golf Tours will bring your dreams to life with precision, ease, and Scottish flair.