The Open (rotation)
St Andrews (Old Course) Weather
By OverUnderWeather Research Desk
St Andrews, Scotland · Elevation about 7 m (23 ft) · Usually played in July (Open years). Flat seaside links by St Andrews Bay with almost no shelter from wind.
Morning vs afternoon wind, next few days
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Past tournament rounds at this course
2 first- and second-round days from our data (2021 onwards), showing the field's average score and the average wind during each player's round. Wind is modelled hourly weather at the course, not an on-site reading.
Windiest rounds
| Year | Round | Avg wind | Gusts | Field avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | R1 | 18 km/h | 35.8 km/h | 72.7 |
| 2022 | R2 | 14 km/h | 28.5 km/h | 71.72 |
Wettest rounds: 2022 R2 (0.6 mm, field avg 71.72); 2022 R1 (0.5 mm, field avg 72.7).
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Frequently asked
How high is St Andrews (Old Course)?
About 7 m (23 ft) at our course point, checked against two elevation maps (5 m and 8 m). At this height altitude has little effect on how far the ball flies.
When is The Open (rotation) played?
Usually July (Open years). Check the official schedule for this year's dates.
Does the morning or afternoon wave get worse weather?
It changes every week. The table above shows this week's forecast gap between morning and afternoon wind at the course.