The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Private golf club in St Andrews, Scotland
The 6,656-meter golf course features 112 bunkers and includes notable structures such as the 30-foot Swilcan Bridge spanning across Swilcan Burn point.
Founded in 1754 as the Society of St Andrews Golfers, the club received royal designation from King William IV in 1834.
The Royal and Ancient Golf Club modified the course from 22 holes to the current international standard of 18 holes in 1764.
The course remains closed on Sundays for grass maintenance, transforming into a public park space for St Andrews residents.
The golf club functions independently from tournament operations, which were transferred to a separate organization called The R&A in 2004.
Location: Fife
Inception: 1754
Length: 6,656 m
Website: http://randa.org
GPS coordinates: 56.34356,-2.80280
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
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