Guides for the planning stage — written from inside the industry, updated as things change.
How to Play the Old Course: The Ballot, Explained Honestly
The three routes onto the most famous course in the world — guaranteed times, the daily ballot and the Singles Daily Draw — with the realistic odds and the mistakes to avoid.
When to Come — and What a Golf Trip Really Costs
The magic months, the value months, and honest 2026 numbers for green fees, beds, car hire and caddies.
More guides coming — packing lists, itineraries and course-by-course cheat sheets. Ask me anything in the meantime.
📄 Download the free Old Course Access Cheat Sheet (PDF) — the three routes, the ballot timeline and the authorised provider list on one printable page.