Historic churches · Central Scotland
St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club
In or near Strathkinness.
St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 6.3 km
- Paid entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club, the nearest railway station is Leuchars, located 6.3 km away. The postcode is KY16 9JE, and entry is free.
About
St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
The St Andrews Ladies' Putting Club, known as The Himalayas, offers a unique putting experience in St Andrews, the home of golf. The facility is open to the public during the season, although some times are reserved for club members. Visitors can enjoy the scenic putting green located between the Old Course and West Sands.
From the Wikipedia article
St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club, originally known as the St Andrews Ladies Golf Club when it was first established in 1867 for female golf players to use, now the club is also known as the Ladies’ Putting Club of St Andrews, or simply the Putting Club. The club is still a ladies only golf club based in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is generally known to visitors as The Himalayas putting course, which is where the club's members and visitors play, and is thought to be the first minigolf course ever made. The Himalayas name comes about from the peaks and troughs on the course. It has both 9 and 18-hole courses, and is open to men, women and children (6 years of age and above) visitors alike for a nominal fee. The club is the world’s oldest ladies’ golf club.
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Background
History
Before 1860, there were few recreational activities that young women could participate in, apart from croquet, battledore and shuttlecock, and archery. At that time, the caddies of St Andrews laid out a small putting area on the Links behind Gibson Place, which is close to the present-day Rusacks Hotel. The club originated as a group of local St Andrews ladies that included Miss Ellen Boothby, her sister-in-law Mrs Robert Todd Boothby, Mrs Skipworth, Miss Deane and Miss Chambers, who met regularly on the putting green. Old Tom Morris laid out a nine-hole “miniature links” golf course, called the Ladies’ Putting Green also commonly known as The Himalayas. The course is now known as Ladies’…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3447, -2.8071
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9JE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Established
- 1867
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 6.3 km
- Opening
- Weekends in March; daily April to October
- Official site
- www.standrewsputtingclub.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q106903740 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Andrews Ladies' Putting Club (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club?
- St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9JE).
- What is St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club?
- St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9JE.
- When was St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club built?
- Built or established in 1867.
- Who owns St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club?
- St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club is owned by St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club.
- Is St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club free to visit?
- Yes, St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Andrews Ladies’ Putting Club?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9JE.