“I am golfing St Andrews today,” was my brother’s response when I asked him what he wanted to do.
“Whatever,” I said under my breath as I glanced at my sister. We didn’t have to say anything to know that we were thinking the same thing. There is no way he is going to be able to walk on to St Andrews without a tee time. People reserve tee times for the Old Course years in advance. Who does he think he is?
My sister and I learned a few things that day. First, never underestimate your little brother and always be supportive, even when the idea sounds ridiculous.
Secondly, there are seven courses associated with the St Andrews Links, with the Castle Course being the most recent addition and the Old Course pioneering the game of golf. Single golfers can usually get onto a course if they get to the links early and it helps to seek advice from the caddies and starters. It’s also useful if your handicap is zero as in my brother’s situation, but if your game is decent, anything is possible.
That day I ate my words and my brother was thankful for the pictures I took as he enjoyed the tranquility of the Jubilee Course.
