andrew sim

One of the forgotten, great Open Championship shots. In 1999, after coming from 10 shots back on Sunday to force a playoff, @PaulLawrieGolf faced this shot from 221 yards on the final playoff hole, leading by a shot. He pulled 4-iron and hit this shot. He would make birdie and win The Open. It remains one of the greatest shots in the history of the event.

The gates are closed. The 2026 caddie season is now officially over. What an incredible year it's been. The course, as always, has delivered in spades. What a privilege it truly is to walk her every day. On a personal note it's been extra special for me. It's been a different year. I wrote the book. The social media stuff. The people coming up to me to shake my hand and tell me they love the content. Telling the visitors' stories. I have had some incredible rounds. The Virginia heart surgeon who was so nervous he could barely put the ball in the ground. Ric Foley, the 74 year old Canadian who had always dreamed of playing Carnoustie. Many father and son trips. Memories made, moments lived and good times had. Some great golf seen, and some terrible golf as well. The putts off the green into bunkers, and the chips from 50 yards for the most outrageous pars. There's nothing quite like spending 4.5 hours with people who are literally living their dream. They say find a job you love and you'll never work another day in your life. Well, I can attest to that. It takes a lot to make a golf course work. From the COO to the caddies, the greenkeepers to the rangers and concierge. Carnoustie is one of the most famous courses in all the world. But for us it's home. It's a community. People who live in the town. A special thanks from me has to go to the girls in the caddie office, Rod the assistant caddie master, and Ailsa Roy, our caddie master. Ailsa does a sometimes thankless job. It can be difficult and stressful, a bit like herding cats. Her defence and support for me was resolute. The books, the social media, the requests. It's been a period of adjustment, feeling our way around it. But at the times it mattered she had my back, as she has done many times in the past. She's a caddie master that looks after her caddies. Through the good times and the bad. I simply can't thank her enough. And again, I must pay tribute to my fellow caddies. I have caddied in pro events, and at a number of courses. The standard and quality of caddie at Carnoustie is exceptional. Great men and women, great caddies and great friends. The caddies are a big part of what makes this such a special place to work. Hire a caddie. They will improve your round and your experience no end. So if you're coming next year, we already can't wait to welcome you. Golf in Scotland is everything you've dreamed it would be. Bring your favourite people and come and have the experience of a lifetime. A trip you'll relive for the rest of your days.

This mad bastard is going to land a big job in Scottish football before the end of the season if Dundee keep this up. Canny help but admire it

A shared space for all is now open. This week, the Home of Golf Hub opened its doors, marking St Andrews Links Trust's first ever presence in the centre of town. Visit to gain insight into the community and environmental branches of the trust, explore exclusive new lines of merchandise, personalise your golf products, engage with the official photography service, enter the singles daily draw, or simply sit and enjoy a coffee as you learn how to make the most of your time in St Andrews. See you soon at 70 Market Street.

📈 Last week's Open Championship saw hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the Liverpool City Region and injected around £200m the local economy. On the back of that success, we've signed an MoU to host at least three more championships in the region before 2050. ⛳️

Jon Rahm played with Tommy today. Asked about the crowd, his answer was great...