The view from one side of the famous Swilcan Bridge.

A rare look at the practice green, minus anyone practicing.

The view from the other side of the Swilcan Bridge, with the town of St. Andrews in the background.

A peek down the 18th fairway, where this year's Open Championship could be decided.

The R&A clubhouse lurks in the distance.

The winding Swilcan Burn runs across the first and 18th fairways. It is the only water hazard on the Old Course.

The view from the 17th tee – "The Road Hole" – one of the most famous holes in golf.

A look back from the green on No. 17.

Well, soon enough...

Have to make the van look pretty for the Open!