When is Sunday play allowed on the old course at St Andrews?

Question

There are special rules relating to when play is allowed on the historic Scottish course - what are they?

Answer 1

As a rule, Sunday play is allowed on the course on four occasions. To whit: On the final day of the Dunhill Links Championship, an annual event on the European Tour. On the final day of The Open Championship, and the Ricoh Women's British Open when they are held at the Old Course. On the final day of two top amateur events, the St Andrews Links Trophy and the St Rule Trophy. Sunday play may also occur when the Old Course hosts other major events; for example, when it hosted the Curtis Cup in 2008.