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We just spent a week (five days) in St Andrews, Scotland…in February??? Yes. R attended the R&A’s 20th annual Referees School at St Andrews. I didn’t think we would be able to play, so I was just looking forward to try out a restaurant or two. Unexpectedly and definitely unusual was the calm weather that greeted us upon our arrival. Not much sun, but that was already a bonus. We headed out to town for lunch at The Seafood Restaurants at St Andrews (review). The R&A Rules exam was on Thursday, so studying was the main activity on the agenda.

On Tuesday, we thought we were dreaming when we saw the sun shine brightly out our hotel window. But we had an exam coming up and studying was on order…or was it? A sunny day in St Andrews and we’re confined to a hotel room studying??? You must be kidding. We debated whether to try our luck to play the Old Course or stay in the room and study. It didn’t take long to decide that it was an opportunity too hard to pass. So we called the pro shop at the Old Course and since it was winter, they said just come on down and it shouldn’t be any problem getting us on the course. We hired a caddie and had a very memorable round at the Old Course (review), especially with The Open to be held here in July this year.

We met tons of great friends during the Rules School and the R&A’s hospitality was excellent. We hope to come back soon…

Thank you R&A and St Andrews.