The Championship Camp An Exceptional Junior Golf Experience in St Andrews
Experience the Home of Golf at its most exciting. With The Open Championship returning to St Andrews in 2027, our Open Camp combines expert PGA coaching, outstanding golf courses and the chance to watch the world’s best players compete on the legendary Old Course.
Available across two special weeks, this residential programme gives juniors the opportunity to improve their own game while experiencing the atmosphere, excitement and inspiration of golf’s oldest major championship.
Camp Inclusions
10th to 17th July 2027- Visit to the First Round
- Visit to the Practice Day
- 4 rounds of golf on championship golf courses, including Gleneagles PGA Centenary
- 12+ hours of PGA coaching + on-course sessions
- Internal Teams & Individual Competitions with prizes
- Trackman & Video analysis with individual review and take-home plan
- Accommodation in quality residence in St Andrews
- Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- 24/7 pastoral care & supervision by our trained team
- Supervised evening activities, such as football, beach-volleyball, etc.
- Airport transfers on designated arrival/departure windows
- Exclusions: Flights, personal spending, optional golf trolley rental
Camp Inclusions
17th to 24th July 2027- Visit to the Final Round
- 5 rounds of golf on championship golf courses, including Kingsbarns
- Participation in the Crail Junior Open
- 12+ hours of PGA coaching + on-course sessions
- Internal Teams & Individual Competitions with prizes
- Trackman & Video analysis with individual review and take-home plan
- Accommodation in quality residence in St Andrews
- Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- 24/7 pastoral care & supervision by our trained team
- Supervised evening activities, such as football, beach-volleyball, etc.
- Airport transfers on designated arrival/departure windows
- Exclusions: Flights, personal spending, optional golf trolley rental
Camp Inclusions
10th to 17th July 2027- Visit to the First Round of The Open
- Visit to the Practice Day of The Open
- 4 rounds of golf on championship golf courses, including Gleneagles PGA Centenary
- 12+ hours of PGA coaching + on-course sessions
- Internal Teams & Individual Competitions with prizes
- Trackman & Video analysis with individual review and take-home plan
- Accommodation in quality residence in St Andrews
- Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- 24/7 pastoral care & supervision by our trained team
- Supervised evening activities, such as football, beach-volleyball, etc.
- Airport transfers on designated arrival/departure windows
- Exclusions: Flights, personal spending, optional golf trolley rental
Camp Inclusions
17th to 24th July 2027- Visit to the Final Round of The Open
- 5 rounds of golf on championship golf courses, including Kingsbarns
- Participation in the Crail Junior Open
- 12+ hours of PGA coaching + on-course sessions
- Internal Teams & Individual Competitions with prizes
- Trackman & Video analysis with individual review and take-home plan
- Accommodation in quality residence in St Andrews
- Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
- 24/7 pastoral care & supervision by our trained team
- Supervised evening activities, such as football, beach-volleyball, etc.
- Airport transfers on designated arrival/departure windows
- Exclusions: Flights, personal spending, optional golf trolley rental
Fast Facts
Exceptional Summer Golf Camp
- Who it's for: Juniors aged 10-17, with good experience on the course
- Location: St Andrews, Scotland
- Duration: 7 nights / 8 days, per camp
- Coaching Team: PGA Professionals (Trackman + video)
- Group Size: Maximum ratio of 1-8 coach per juniors
- Courses Played: A selection of the best courses in St Andrews, such as Kingsbarns and Gleneagles PGA Centenary
- 2027 Dates: 10th–17th July and 17th–24th July
Who should apply?
The Championship Camp is perfect for juniors who love playing golf and want to experience the excitement of a major championship up close.
Participants should be comfortable playing full 18-hole rounds daily and have experience keeping score. This programme suits juniors who want to improve performance, build consistency, and gain inspiration by watching the pros at The Open Championship.
Two Incredible Open Experiences
Experience the Build-Up and Championship Action
Witness the Drama of the Final Round
Start your camp with one of the most thrilling days in golf: the final round of The Open Championship on Sunday 18th July. Watch the contenders battle for the Claret Jug and experience the atmosphere of a major championship reaching its climax. Then take that inspiration into a week of PGA coaching, on-course challenges and unforgettable golf around St Andrews.
Watch The Open Live
Your Heroes. The Old Course. An Unforgettable Experience.
There is something extraordinary about The Open at St Andrews. The grandstands, the crowds and the world’s finest golfers transform the town into the centre of the golfing world.
Our juniors will experience it together, watching how the professionals approach shots, navigate the links and perform under pressure. From following favourite players to discovering new golfing heroes, these visits bring the game to life in a way that television simply cannot.
Back at golf camp, our PGA coaches help juniors turn that inspiration into ideas they can use in their own golf.
Attending our summer golf camp
Typical Day
07:30: Wake-up
08:00: Breakfast
09:00: coaching (long game, short game, putting)
12:00: lunch at the clubhouse, or packed lunch
13:30: 18 holes (on different course each day!). Internal individual or teams competitions
19:30: dinner at camp accommodation
20:30: evening activity
22:00: lights out
Exact schedule can vary with tee times, weather, and competition opportunities
If you’d like to see the full week itinerary for the Open Camp, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to share the details.
Meet Our Expert Coaching Team
PGA Professionals Dedicated to Junior Performance
Led by experienced PGA Professionals with expertise in junior performance coaching, swing analysis, and on-course improvement, our team ensures every player receives tailored feedback and a clear training plan to continue progression at home.
World-Class Golf Courses in St Andrews
Iconic Links, Unforgettable Rounds
Open Camp juniors play a full schedule of competitive rounds on some of the finest courses in and around St Andrews. From historic championship venues to hidden gems, every round challenges players in a different way – testing strategy, shot-making, and mental resilience.
Examples of courses we typically include:
- Crail Golfing Society: the world’s seventh oldest club, combining tradition with links challenge
- Ladybank: a former Open Qualifying course known for precision and control
- Dumbarnie Links: a modern links masterpiece, already host to major professional events
- Kingsbarns: ranked among the world’s top 100 courses
- St Andrews Links: juniors play across the Eden, Craigtoun, Castle Course or Jubilee, all part of the world’s most famous golfing complex.
- Fairmont St Andrews: a European Tour venue offering a true test of links-style golf.
- Gleneagles PGA Centenary: host of the 2014 Ryder Cup and of the 2019 Solheim Cup
