When St Andrews golfers made a decision back in 1764, little did they know it would ripple through the course of time.
It was back on October 4 1764 that the Society of St Andrews Golfers known today as the R&A opted to reduce the famous links from 22 holes to 18 creating a blueprint for courses across the world.
Today, exactly 250 years on from that historic date, the links at St Andrews is celebrating that milestone by publishing this specially commissioned time-lapse video.
It was recorded as the Old Course greenkeeping team, led by course manager Gordon McKie, prepared for a day’s play at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which celebrates a 30-year association with St Andrews this week.
St Andrews Links chief executive Euan Loudon said: “This important date marks another milestone in the game of golf’s rich history.
“The Society of St Andrews Golfers may not have appreciated the ramifications of the decision they made on October 4 1764 but those individuals and the resultant changes to the Old Course had a huge impact on the way the game would be played forever.
“And that commitment to improving this magical place resonates with everyone here at the links today,” he said.
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