St Andrews is internationally renowned as the Home of Golf and there is no better place to learn and play the game than in St Andrews where it all began over 450 years ago.
In partnership with the St Andrews Links Trust and the St Andrews Links Golf Academy, Saints Sport offers golf lessons to students, staff and the community during Semester time.
Semester 1 Lessons
The ten-week block of lessons will commence week beginning 15th of September and end week beginning 24th of November and there are no lessons during independent learning week.
Bookings are now open!
The instructors
Lessons are delivered by the fantastic PGA-Qualified St Andrews Links instructors and take place at the St Andrews Links Golf Academy – harnessing the spirit of tradition at the Home of Golf to deliver world class instruction for golfers of all ages and abilities.
In addition to their golfing expertise, all instructors have completed Scottish Disability Sports Disability Inclusion Training which enables them to positively include participants with disabilities within the sessions.
What’s included
10 x one-hour lessons for beginners, improvers, and developer classes
All equipment is provided other than the golf ball range card that participants should buy directly from the Golf Academy ahead of their first lesson.
Lesson categories
Our lessons programme has three levels which provides participants with a progressive pathway to develop their golfing skills.
Open to players who are very new to golf or with no previous golf experience. In this class, you will learn the basics of the game and be introduced to the different clubs and technique required to use them. The class will take place mostly on the driving range with particular attention given to learning the correct grip, stance and posture before you make your swing. All clubs and equipment will be provided.
Class
Day
Time
Start Date
End Date
No. of weeks
Beginner
Monday (FULL)
17:00 – 18:00
15/09/2025
24/11/2025
10
Beginner
Tuesday (FULL)
19:00 – 20:00
16/09/2025
25/11/2025
10
Beginner
Wednesday (FULL)
18:00 – 19:00
17/09/2025
26/11/2025
10
Beginner
Wednesday (FULL)
19:00 – 20:00
17/09/2025
26/11/2025
10
Beginner
Thursday (FULL)
16:00 – 17:00
18/09/2025
27/11/2025
10
Beginner
Thursday (FULL)
17:00 – 18:00
18/09/2025
27/11/2025
10
Beginner
Friday
16:00 – 17:00
19/09/2025
28/11/2025
10
Beginner
Friday
17:00 – 18:00
19/09/2025
28/11/2025
10
Beginner
Saturday (FULL)
10:00 – 11:00
20/09/2025
29/11/2025
10
For individuals who have successfully completed Beginner lessons, previously had golf lessons elsewhere, or have some basic golf skills. The player should be comfortable or need a small refresher on how to adopt the correct grip, stance and posture for the different shots. This class will focus on taking the fundamentals and applying them to various shots that will be required whilst playing on the golf course. The class will take place on both the driving range and short game area with all clubs and equipment provided.
Class
Day
Time
Start Date
End Date
No. of weeks
Improver
Monday (FULL)
18:00 – 19:00
15/09/2025
24/11/2025
10
Improver
Tuesday
18:00 – 19:00
16/09/2025
25/11/2025
10
Improver
Wednesday (FULL)
17:00 – 18:00
17/09/2025
26/11/2025
10
Improver
Thursday
18:00 – 19:00
18/09/2025
27/11/2025
10
Improver
Saturday (FULL)
11:00 – 12:00
20/09/2025
29/11/2025
10
This class is aimed at players who are ready to advance their skills and understand more about the individual movements in the golf swing. The player should feel ready to work on their swing and analyse their different shots via strike, ball flight and pattern. The class will be aimed at players who are ready to play or are already playing regularly on the course and will feel comfortable in that environment. The class will take place on both the driving range and short game area with all necessary equipment provided.
Class
Day
Time
Start Date
End Date
No. of weeks
Developer
Monday (FULL)
19:00 – 20:00
15/09/2025
24/11/2025
10
Developer
Tuesday
17:00 – 18:00
16/09/2025
25/11/2025
10
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions please read our FAQs first and if you can’t find an answer please get in touch with us!
Please read the lesson descriptions below. If you are still unsure, please email Saints Sport reception.
Please discuss this with your instructor who can recommend the best plan to suit your needs.
Places cannot be reserved without payment. There is a possibility of moving to another session if there is a clash, but this must be done before the booking deadline and is dependent on spaces being available in another session.
Bookings can be made online or by calling reception on +44 (0)1334 46 2190
Yes. Please call +44 (0)1334 46 2190 or visit the Saints Sport reception and our team will be happy to help arrange this for you.
The lessons are bought as a ten-week package and if you miss a session then we can’t offer a refund.
You will need to buy a range card directly from the Golf Academy. We recommend you buy the 600-ball range card which will be enough for the ten weeks There are other range card options which can be found here
All other equipment is provided at no cost.
In previous years the range card was incorporated into the overall price and provided as part of the package. As the University were buying these cards, there was 20% VAT added onto the price. As the Links is a not-for profit organisation they can apply VAT exemption when supplying sporting services to individuals which is why it is cheaper to buy it in person.
Yes, but only if there is space in another class. Please contact reception to enquire.
If there is no space in another class, you will be offered a refund which must be requested at least 5 days before the start of your first lesson.
In line with Saints Sports terms and conditions, refunds for classes and courses are only given in exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of Saints Sport. All refunds will be pro-rata.
Please note: When booking online, navigate to the first day of the 10-lesson course using the calendar and filter options. You only need to book onto the first lesson date.
Who can book
Members
Non-members
Staff
Students
Prices
All participants
£175
All successful participants will need to purchase a range card directly from the Golf Academy and the Links before lessons begin. 600 ball range cards cost £54.00 and can be found here.
Please note that bookings can not be made without payment and you can not reserve a space. You must have the relevant membership at the time of booking to be eligible for the discounted rates and no retrospective refunds will be issued for memberships bought after the time of booking.
Please note that should any lessons be cancelled by Saints Sport you will be refunded on a pro rata basis if we are unable to offer an alternative session.
St Andrews is internationally renowned as the Home of Golf and there is no better place to learn and play the game than in St Andrews where it all began over 450 years ago.