The Swilcan, or Swilken Bridge, a famous small stone bridge on St Andrews Links golf course. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, Scotland.


The Old Course, St Andrews Link. The Open will celebrate its 150th anniversary at the Home of Golf from 15-18 July 2010. The championship will be staged on the Old Course for the 28th time. The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilken Bridge, is a famous small stone bridge in St Andrews Links golf course, Scotland. The bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteenth fairways on the Old Course, and has itself become an important cultural icon in the sport of golf.


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Location: Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Fife Scotland uk
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