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.

Have to make the van look pretty for the Open!

A favorable wind might persuade some players to go for the green on No. 12.

Hole No. 12 actually shares its green with No. 6.

The bunker-less 18th green is fronted by the infamous Valley of Sin.

Jack Willoughby, owner of the famous Dunvegan hotel and restaurant, received some special birthday wishes via the Open leaderboard.

Willoughby was born on the Fourth of July in Liberty, Texas.