The AIG Women's Open 2024

St Andrews is set to welcome the world’s best players as they take on golf’s most iconic course from 21-25 August 2024.

All you need to do is prepare for an incredible day out. We’ve taken care of the finer details – and here is all you need to know to make sure your day is one to remember.

Find Accommodation

The Old Course is located in St Andrews, Fife, and benefits from being ideally situated near to three major cities – Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

There are a range of hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodation available, ideal for your stay during the AIG Women’s Open.

Readmission

Re-admission will be permitted at the AIG Women’s Open. Ticket holders will be required to present the following on re-entry: (i) a ticket valid for that day's play; and (ii) an official, untampered, re-entry wristband that must be collected from the exit gate when initially leaving the AIG Women’s Open.

Shop

The AIG Women’s Open Shop will feature a range of functional and progressive adidas golf apparel and popular souvenirs. Our official merchandise includes event logo products along with merchandise of the host venue, Walton Heath.

The AIG Women’s Open will be operated as a cashless site and only credit or debit cards can be used to purchase goods.

Safety & Medical

Safety

• Children should always be accompanied by an adult.
• Always follow the instructions of Marshals and Officials and stay outside the ropes that bound the golf course.
• On entry to the venue look for map boards. These will help you find exits, key facilities and they provide other key information. If in doubt, ask an Official or Marshal.
   

Medical

• A Medical HQ will be available and the location of this will be available in due course.
• There will also be a number of First Aid points onsite to assist the Medical HQ.
• The Medical HQ operates from before the first game tees off until 30 minutes after the last game has finished.
• Please remember to be well prepared for a day out in both the sun and the rain. Ensure you have suitable walking footwear and appropriate clothing for all kinds of weather. Take plenty of sunscreen with you and wear a hat when necessary.
• To ensure you stay safe and enjoy the golf, also remember any tablets or medication that you may require, including antihistamines or painkillers for hayfever or other ailments, and plasters for cuts and scrapes. Enjoy your time at the AIG Women’s Open, and we will be there to support you should you need it. 

Prohibited Items

1. Photography - video recording is prohibited at all times. No flash photography is allowed but still photography is permitted provided it does not disrupt play and is not used for commercial purposes (The R&A will retain copyright over the reproduction of any images);
2. Steps, stepladders, crates or other items that may be used to stand on;
3.  Folding chairs (single stem shooting sticks will be permitted);
4. Fireworks or any pyrotechnic device;
5. Remote drones or similar radio controlled equipment;
6. ‘Selfie-sticks’ and periscope devices;
7. Noise making equipment of any type;
8. Offensive weapons or other items where possession may be a criminal offence;
9. Alcohol and containers suspected of containing alcohol;
10. Glass bottles and any other glass drinking vessels and;
11. Dogs other than assistance dogs (individuals who require the support of an assistance dog should email accessibility@randa.org in advance of the event for further advice or assistance);
12. Any other item that may represent a threat to the safety of any other person, items that breach copyright, unauthorised merchandise, banners, posters and other articles without the specific written consent of The R&A.