EP8: We Played St Andrews Backwards: The Old Course Reverse Experience

Winning the St. Andrews Old Course Reverse Lottery is the kind of thing you don't believe until the confirmation email hits your inbox for the third time. Austin and Dustin did win it, and this episode is the full story.From the 2:59 AM lottery entry to navigating roundabouts on the wrong side of the road, they walk through every detail of their Scotland trip: how they planned it, who came along, and what it was actually like to play the Old Course in its original routing. They break down each course they played, including Elie, St. Andrews Castle, the Old Course Reversed, the Old Course standard routing, North Berwick, and Muirfield, sharing what surprised them, what crushed them, and what had them immediately plotting a return trip.They also pull up Google Earth mid-episode to walk hole by hole through the Reverse routing, and cap it off with honest course rankings that might ruffle a few feathers. Whether you've dreamed about playing Scotland or you're already on your way, this one is packed with tips, stories, and a healthy dose of chaos from the most historic stretch of links golf on the planet.If you're listening on Spotify, head to our YouTube channel at Stymied Golf to follow along with the Google Earth hole by hole breakdown.Chapters00:00 The Old Course Lottery Experience06:24 The Journey Begins - Traveling to Scotland16:01 Elie Golf House Club34:37 The Beatdown at Castle 40:14 Arrival and Dining in Scotland49:32 The Old Course Reverse01:31:44 Reflections and Takeaways01:45:47 Exploring North Berwick02:07:33 Ranking the courses we playedKeywordsSt Andrews Old Course Reverse Lottery, Old Course Reverse routing, Scotland golf trip planning, St Andrews golf lottery how to enter, Elie Golf House Club, North Berwick West Links review, Muirfield guest experience, links golf Scotland, best golf courses Scotland, St Andrews travel guide, golf trip Scotland itinerary, Old Course St Andrews holes explained, Scotland golf courses ranked, golf lottery winners experience, Stymied Golf podcast, The Barn Club, PGA, TrackMan