Question 1

What is the Swilcan Package?

Accepted Answer

The Swilcan Package is an official St Andrews Links advance booking opportunity that gives successful applicants the chance to secure an Old Course tee time in advance. Rather than travelling to St Andrews and relying on the Daily Ballot, the Swilcan Package allows successful golfers to know their Old Course date well before travelling to Scotland.

Question 2

What does the Swilican Package give you?

Accepted Answer

If successful, the Swilican package includes: ⛳ One round on the Old Course, St Andrews ⛳ One additional round on a paired St Andrews Links course

Question 3

How likely am I to win the ballot?

Accepted Answer

Because availability is limited and demand is exceptionally high, securing a package is not guaranteed. Applications are allocated through a ballot process.

Question 4

Does it cost anything to enter the Swilcan Package?

Accepted Answer

No, entering the Swilcan Package is free

Question 5

If successful, how much does the Swilcan Package cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of the Swilcan Package is normally around £700 and includes a round at The Old Course, a round of golf at another st Andrews Links Course, £25 Pro Shop Credit, £65 Food & Beverage credit, and complimentary range balls.

Question 6

If successful, what’s next?

Accepted Answer

If your Swilcan application is successful, you already have the centrepiece of your trip confirmed – the Old Course at St Andrews. Our experienced team will then build a complete golf itinerary around your confirmed St Andrews dates.

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