The rumors surrounding the Swilcan Bridge have been answered. The official website of St. Andrews Links has addressed concerns over the surroundings of the famed bridge’s developments. The authority of the course has also shared the latest picture of the bridge to clarify any possible confusion over it.

St. Andrews clarifies Swilcan bridge reconstruction rumors

The Old Course at St. Andrews is considered to be a holy place for golf among traditionalists. Understandably, netizens were shocked when pictures emerged of developments over one of its famous spots, the Swilcan bridge.

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According to pictures from a Twitter user, there were re-developments on the patch surrounding the bridge. There were rumors claiming that the bridge would be surrounded by a “garden patio.” The pictures angered fans who didn’t want the historical place to lose its uniqueness.

However, the course management took up the issue to clarify the situation surrounding the bridge. While they revealed that there were works underway, it didn’t concern the iconic spot itself.

“For the avoidance of any doubt, we can categorically state that no works have been undertaken to the bridge itself,” the statement read. However, it claimed that the turf area around the bridge was getting worse, which needed work.

“The ongoing works are solely focussed on the turfed approach to the bridge, which regularly falls into disrepair due to the significant foot traffic by tens of thousands of golfers and countless other visitors seeking to have their photograph taken at the landmark,” it claimed.

Fans react to official news surrounding the Swilcan Bridge

The news gave relief to traditionalists, who had clamored for the conservation of the century-old landmark. To give further respite, the St. Andrews Links’ Twitter account posted a picture of the bridge, taken in October last year, which further highlighted the issue of wear and tear near the bridge.

Fans were quick to thank the course’s management to provide clarification, but many suggested other alternative solutions as well. Some felt the problem was beyond solvable, while others felt the need for a new structure that could take over as the course’s iconic spot. Here’s a selection of those tweets.

Do you think the Swilcan bridge is iconic to the course’s rich history? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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