Old Course Hotel and Duke's

Old Course Hotel and Duke's

Old Course Hotel & Duke's

Old Course Hotel & Duke’s | NCG Top 100s: GB&I Golf Resorts

Based at the ‘Home of Golf’, the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s provides a luxurious golf escape for guests visiting the town of St Andrews. The hotel looks out over the 17th hole on the Old Course at St Andrews, while the Duke’s Course is slightly inland off the east coast of Scotland. Along with the golf course, there is also the only Kohler Waters Spa for guests to relax and rejuvenate themselves during a stay. 
 
Starting with the golf, and the Duke’s Course at St Andrews. It is one of seven courses in the area, and the only one linked with the Old Course Hotel. It is a heathland lay-out, set out in two loops of nine holes to allow for changes in routing. The course plays long, measuring more than 7,500 yards from the tips, and provides a great challenge for all golfers with a range of five teeing options. The Duke’s Golf Academy provides great facilities for practice and coaching, with two qualified PGA professionals on site. 
 
The Old Course Hotel provides a luxurious 5-star stay for all guests. There are 175 rooms and suites at the Old Course Hotel, which overlooks the famous Road Hole on the Old Course at St Andrews. Each offering is named after something to do with the region or the golfing history, with the likes of Eden Rooms, Old Course Rooms, and the Royal & Ancient Suite. There is also the Hamilton Grand, which overlooks the 18th green of the Old Course, with a range of stunning two-bedroom apartments on offer. 
 
The Old Course Hotel is also the home to the Kohler Waters Spa. It is the only Kohler Waters Spa outside the United States, and allows guests to relax and unwind during their time there. There are three pools, including a hydrotherapy pool and a cold plunge pool, along with a sauna, steam room and 13 treatment rooms.  
 
 
  
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Old Course Hotel & Duke’s Overview | NCG Top 100s: GB&I Golf Resorts

The Duke’s Course

The original Duke’s Course at St Andrews Links was an inland links course. However, within a decade, that was changed, with the links element to the Duke’s gotten rid of. It now features more heather, trees, and bunkers, to give it that heathland feel.  
 
It is the longest of the seven golf courses in St Andrews, measuring more than 7,500 yards from the back tees. However, there are plenty of options when it comes to the course yardage, with a range of five tees, the shortest of which see the course play only 5,200 yards. 
 
The opening stretch on the back nine will either wreck your scorecard or bring the best out of you. Water cuts across the 10th fairway, while 11 is the hardest hole on the course. At more than 640 yards, it is also the longest hole on the Duke’s. Water cuts diagonally in front of the green, while the back three tees on the 12th make you play over water to find the par 3 green. The closing hole on the Duke’s offers up a late birdie opportunity as your round comes to an end. 
 
Of course, there are plenty of other options when it comes to playing golf in the area, with seven courses in St Andrews alone. The Old Course Hotel does offer stay and play packages which include a round on the Old Course, if you want to follow in the footsteps of legends.  

Old Course Hotel

The Old Course Hotel, which overlooks the 17th hole on the Old Course at St Andrews, provides luxurious 5-star accommodation for those travelling to the Scottish town. There are 175 rooms at the Old Course Hotel, with French designer Jacques Garcia having a hand in the lay-out and contemporary styling of each room. Each offering is named after something to do with the town, or the golfing history of St Andrews. 
 
The Eden Rooms are the standard offering at the Old Course Hotel, but they even offer a large double bed, along with plenty of amenities and magnificent views of the east coast landscape. There are also the Old Course and Champions Old Course Rooms, with the latter also featuring a Double Double option for larger groups.  
 
From there, the range of suites is splendid. Eden Suites, Old Course Suites, Fairway Suites, Deluxe Suites, and Deluxe Fairway Suites all offer guests that extra helping of luxury. The Royal & Ancient Suite and the Penthouse Suite are the best of the best at the Old Course Hotel and provide a special stay.  
 
The Hamilton Grand, which stands behind the 18th green of the Old Course, also provides lodging for guests at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s Resort. There is a variety of two-bedroom apartments for guests to rent during their stay, with the use of the facilities at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s available to use.  

Kohler Waters Spa

The Kohler Waters Spa provides a wellbeing escape at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s Resort. It is the only Kohler Waters Spa to be based outside the United States, offering a glorious range of treatments and massages.  
 
The facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, 20-metre indoor swimming pool, a steam room, sauna, cold plunge pool and ice fountain. There are also 13 treatment rooms including a pair of wet treatment rooms with KOHLER products. A team of qualified and certified professionals are on hand to provide treatments and massages.  

FAQs about the Old Course Hotel & Duke's

Where is the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s?  
You probably guessed it! The Old Course Hotel is in the historic town of St Andrews, just down the road from the ‘Home of Golf’. Dundee is 20 miles to the north, while Edinburgh is just over 50 miles to the southwest. 

What is the nearest airport and station to the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s?
 
Edinburgh Airport – the biggest and busiest airport in Scotland – is the closest major international airport for visitors to the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s. It is 50 miles from the resort and operates flights to and from most European countries, as well as flights to North America.  
 
Leuchars is the nearest train station to the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s, sitting ten miles up the coastline to the north, past the town of St Andrews. Trains from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee and even London Kings Cross visit Leuchars Station daily. 

What golf facilities does the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s offer?
 
Along with the Duke’s Course, the venue also offers wonderful practice facilities at The Academy. The facility includes a driving range and a short game area, which features a putting green, chipping green and practice bunker. 
 
The Duke’s Pro Shop provides guests and members with all the gear they require to play golf on the Duke’s Course. From kit and apparel from the big brands – including Callaway, Titleist and FootJoy – to Duke’s branded merchandise to take home as a souvenir.  
 
The clubhouse features the Duke’s Restaurant and Bar, which is the perfect place to relax, eat and drink following a round on the Duke’s Course. The Captain’s Rooms provides a great space for private parties to enjoy the surroundings.  

Does the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s offer golf lessons?
 
The Duke’s Golf Academy plays host to a pair of PGA-qualified professionals that provide lessons and coaching. These lessons are tailored to each client, depending on their age, ability, and swing style. 

What are the green fees at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s?
 
The price of a green fee at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s changes throughout the year, depending on the season. It is also different depending on whether it is a weekday or weekend. There are also stay & play packages available at the resort.  
 
For more information on current green fees and offers at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s, visit their website here

What accommodation is on offer at the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s?
The Old Course Hotel provides 5-star accommodation at the resort. Overlooking the 17th hole on the Old Course at St Andrews, the hotel has a range of 175 rooms and suites, with something for every party. For an even more luxurious stay, the Hamilton Grand, which sits behind the 18th green of the Old Course, has a range of two-bedroom apartments.  

What other resorts are nearby?
 
Fairmont St Andrews is just down the road from the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s, with Fairmont also having a place on the NCG Top 100s: GB&I Golf Resorts list. Gleneagles and Murrayshall are the other two resorts that are within a short drive from St Andrews. 
 
  
  
Visit the Old Course Hotel & Duke’s website here.