Golf is even quieter when you are at the game. Imagine that.

It was hard not to squeal with delight while being the St. Andrew’s Olde Course, the fatherland of golf. I am not even a golfer. But for any of you who know my dad…well he happens to be lets see, what is the best way to put this… he’s a bit of golf junkie. Either way it was incredible being there, the entire time we thought about all the people that would be loving this…a sunny day (not a small feat in Scotland) and a game!! So to all you avid golfers out there that we know, someone at the St. Andrews course thought of you, hope that helps.

We managed to catch the “Alfred Dunhill Championship” There are some hard core golf watchers…they have these cool little walking stick/stool/umbrellas transformer thingies that they take everywhere with them on the course. And don’t make a peep. You will get 10+ grey haired golf connoisseurs immediately glaring at you. There is almost a reverence in the crowd. After being there for a bit you start to see the incredible importance of being quiet, (I also learnt this lesson when going along on golf trips with my dad), there is some serious concentration required, they have cameras right on them, microphones and loads of people staring at them. Golf is hard enough let alone with your every move being broadcasted around the globe. It is quiet enough that you actually hear the golf ball fall in the hole. Amazing.

I won’t chat along too much on the course…the pictures say a thousand words. We also went to the Cathedral ruins, we’ll post more on that tomorrow.

Oh! And this was our first go at driving on the left hand side…or I should say Jay had a go at it. I am not sure what is more stressful, driving or being the ‘passenger seat’. Jay did really well and by the end of it we almost felt normal (I know, we are the ones that drive on the wrong side, lol).

Heading out on the road, on the left. At every turn it is always a repetition game: Left, Left, Left...

Eeeek! The Entrance! It said 'Road Closed' but we got in;)

The Olde Course Hotel

Olde Course Pro Shop

The Olde Jigger Inn Pub, dates back to the 1850's when it was the station master's lodge.

Concierge - always had the game playing.

The wall listing all the champions since the 1860's. They also have a similar board with a sketching of each of the winners.

More of the beautiful hotel.

Golfers walking to the next hole! You are actually close enough when they tee off if feels like if they shanked it you would get hit!

A flippin' gorgeous day! Every one of the staff we spoke to was amazed at how nice it was. We just said, no problem, we can bring it with us anytime.

More of the grounds.

Teeing up, chatting with their caddies.

The Scoreboard, you golfers out there might recognize some of the names.

Moving towards the 18th and the gallery.

Chipping in .

Where the winners claim their prizes and their Volvos.

The Swilcan bridge in the background.

The 18th coming near the greens.

Photo credit goes to Jay on this one. Incredible.

We will probably go back, it is a beautiful city, so far our favorite.