Swilcan Bridge - St.Andrews, Fife.
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N 56° 20.589 W 002° 48.421
30V E 511929 N 6244289
Ancient humped-back footbridge on the Old Course, St.Andrews.
Waymark Code: WMRZ4T
Location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/26/2016
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This iconic landmark in the world of golf was built over 700 years ago to help the local shepherds cross the Swilcan Burn into St.Andrews. Nowadays it`s crossed by thousands of golfers and tourists on the 18th fairway of the Old Course. It is now regarded as the main photo opportunity for retiring legends of the game at Open Championships at St.Andrews. Arnold Palmer 1995, Jack Nicklaus 2005 and Tom Watson 2015, all said goodbye on this bridge. A replica can be found at the World Golf Hall of Fame in St.Augustine, Florida. The bridge is easily found just off The Links and best on Sundays when there is no play on the Old Course.
Length of bridge: 8 feet
Height of bridge: 6 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Burn or stream
Date constructed: Unknown, at least 700 years ago
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No
Name of road or trail the bridge services: 18th hole, Old Course, St.Andrews
Location:
St.Andrews, Fife
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