‘Is Everyone Happy Now?’: After Receiving Severe Backlash St. Andrews Authorities Latest Act Leaves Golf World Divided

St. Andrews is known for its history and timeless beauty, but more than that, it is known for the Swilcan Bridge. The bridge is popularly known for its picturesque beauty. There is no doubt that the bridge has been a consistent part of golf history. It has truly seen the evolution of the sport. But, recently, it has been in the news regarding its controversial patio. The patio was criticized by a lot of golf enthusiasts and preservationists, forcing the St. Andrews Links Trust bosses to order its removal. However, even this step did not keep them out of trouble, and they were chastised on social media for their recent step.

The legacy of the Swilcan Bridge patio in golf

The whole golf community sees the Swilcan Bridge as golf heritage. The bridge has been there for over 700 years and has seen the emergence and decline of numerous talents on the course. St. Andrews has hosted the 150th Open Championship since its inception; that is how old and historic the bridge is. If St. Andrews is the “Home of Golf,” then the bridge is the very heart of the course.

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Recently, the bridge was thriving on social media due to a recently constructed patio adjoining it. Although the patios were created for the protection of the turf. But the St. Andrews Links Trust received a lot of heat from golf fans, so much so that they gave into the pressure and demolished the patio most recently. Sadly, St. Andrews is under threat of demolition and is unlikely to witness its 175th Open Championship.

Fans reacting to the demolition of Swilcan Bridge patio

The Twitter account of Nuclr Golf has recently posted a video of the demolition of Swilcan Bridge’s patio, creating another stir in the golf world. Some accounts retracted their criticism and stated that it could have been constructed differently, whereas others were overjoyed with the results of public shaming.

One account, however, noted that the patio was laid out without any crushed stones, suggesting landscaping demolition. Some have been completely indifferent regarding the recent updates on Swilcan Bridge. Others were shocked at how instantly they reacted to people’s criticism. A Twitter account took a dig at the vital use of social media for spreading the video of the demolition.

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