Location

•  St Andrews is renowned world wide as "The Home of Golf" with no less than 10 courses in the immediate area and more than 30 within a 45 minute drive. 
• The 10 courses in the local area suit all player levels making St Andrews the largest golf complex in Europe and the world's leading golf destination.
• Championship courses in the immediate area include the famous Old Course, the New Course, the hotel's own Dukes Course and Kingsbarnes. 
• Within driving distance is Carnoustie (45 minutes) and Gleneagles (90 minutes).

Facilities

General Information

• The Rusacks, part of Macdonald Hotels, has been recently remodeled to provide luxury accommodation, to reflect the history of golf and to take advantage of its prestigious location.
•  An historical, elegant and imposing building, Rusacks Hotel is complemented by a wealth of facilities and offers priceless views over the St Andrews Bay and the Old Course, in particular the 1st and 18th fairways.
•  However ideal it may be for golfers, there is plenty to do and see for non-golfers and off-duty golfers alike
• This Victorian hotel offers 68 well appointed en-suite bedrooms, including seven suites, many of which overlook the Old Course.
• Every bedroom enjoys a golfing theme, whether it's a player, course or infamous hazard.
• The spectacular panoramas provided by the Sun Lounge are best enjoyed over a rare malt whisky from the hotels considerable collection.
•  Equally impressive is the cuisine at the Old Course Bar & Restaurant, which specialises in freshly prepared seafood and game dishes.

Nearest Courses

•  Golfers Paradise:
• There are some30 courses within an hour's drive of St Andrews. 
•  St Andrews – Dukes Course;
•   St Andrews – New Course; 
•  St Andrews – Eden Course; 
•  St Andrews – Jubilee Course; 
•  St Andrews Strathtyrum Course;
•   St Andrews Bay –Devlin; St Andrews Bay – Torrance Course;
• St Andrews – Balgove Course (9 holes); 
• Kingsbarnes Course.
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• The Duke's Course is owned and managed by the Old Course Golf Hotel Resort and Spa.
•  Designed by five times open champion, Peter Thomson CBE.
• This championship course gives magnificent panoramic views over the surrounding countryside to the sea. 
• Regarded as one of the finest heathland championship courses in the British Isles and a "must play" course for any golfer. 
•  It was opened in 1965 by HRH Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who played an inaugural round with British Lions Scottish Rugby Captain Gavin Hastings OBE. Golf Academy
• The Academy at the Duke's Course offers one of the most comprehensive golf teaching services available. 
•  First class facilities including driving range, putting green, chipping and bunking area. 
•  Lesson and course types are suitable for everyone from complete beginners to more experienced players and include a variety of coaching classes. 
•  Part of the Academy philosophy is to instill the fun of playing golf and the spirit of competition. 
•  The Academy staff are all experienced PGA-Qualified professionals.  
• St Andrews is renowned world wide as "The Home of Golf" with no less than 10 courses in the immediate area and more than 30 within a 45 minute drive. 
• The 10 courses in the local area suit all player levels making St Andrews the largest golf complex in Europe and the world's leading golf destination. 
•  Championship courses in the immediate area include the famous Old Course, the New Course, the hotel's own Dukes Course and Kingsbarnes. 
• Within driving distance is Carnoustie (45 minutes) and Gleneagles (90 minutes).

Nearest Airport

• Edinburgh – 1 hour.
• Glasgow – 90 mins.