When I first played the Old Course at St Andrews, the green fee was £11. And when I first played Royal Dornoch, it was £10. This may say more about my advanced age than anything else, but what I do remember clearly is that at the time – and we are talking 45 years ago – although it was still a significant sum, it was definitely NOT expensive.
This year, we have said hello to the £1,000 green fee - Turnberry in the summer for non-residents. This is a mind-blowing sum, even if it is to play the Ailsa Course at Turnberry, one of the very best golf courses in the world. Or is it?
