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British Golf Museum

Central Waterfront, near Old Course, St Andrews, Scotland
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Ranked #15 of 30 attractions in St Andrews
4.0 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: What better place to learn about the 500-year history of golf than at this museum located in St. Andrews, the "home of golf," located on the West...... more » Owner description: What better place to learn about the 500-year history of golf than at this museum located in St. Andrews, the "home of golf," located on the West Sands next to the Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. « less
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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It's quite an interesting museum - obviously more so if you're a golfer. It's not very imaginative, and I think they could make it a more interactive experience. We had a pleasant hour there. More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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I am not a golfer, have never played, and to be honest don’t have an urge to, but I am interested in history and sport, so this covered those two bases. It has parking very close by. You get a fantastic brochure with your entry ticket, which is practically the whole museum in book form, a great souvenir. I found... More

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Birkenhead, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

As a golfer it was great to be amongst history and to see all the original golfing memorabilia, trophys and old clubs, a wonderful afternoon, and not too expensive More

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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Just as St. Andrews and the Old Course has become a place of pilgrimage for golfers from around the world, this is a must for anyone interested in the history of golf. Memorabilia aplenty! More

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Scotland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012

Well worth a visit, my husband and his friend visited the museum whilst my friend and I had coffee in the Old Course Hotel just across the way. If you are interested in golf this is the place to go whilst visiting St Andrews More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

It is worth the visit. Even non-golfers like myself remember the golf events that are covered in sport broadcasting. Brought back to mind the recent history of the golf legends who have passed into the mists of St. Andrew's and beyond. More

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Hetton, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

what a treat for the modern golfer look at golf past and prescent a must see More

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Scotland
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

The visit got off to a great start with a warm welcome from Cathy. She even gave me a map of St Andrews. The museum has much in glass cases, as you might expect. Not knowing a great deal about golf, some of this passed me by, but I could see others very engaged. Some films shown are interesting, as... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Very user friendly pooted golf history which contains some interactive material to keep youngsters interested as well as the golf fans. The brochure is a good keepsake. More

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vancouver
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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...well thought-out displays....with inter-active green...even a non golfer like my wife appreciated sinking a putt with a hickory putter and a feathery.....anyone interested in the history of golf should not miss this..... More

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