Swilcan Bridge Replica - Saint Augustine, Florida - Exact Replicas on Waymarking.com

The Swilcan Bridge, or Swilcan Burn Bridge, is a famous small stone bridge in St Andrews Links golf course, Scotland. The bridge spans the Swilcan Burn between the first and eighteenth fairways on the old course, and has itself become an important cultural icon in the sport of golf.

It is customary for champions of golf to publicly show some sort of homage or respect to the small and unimposing structure. The most recent display was by Tom Watson in early July 2010 at The Open Championship, when he was photographed kissing the bridge, in what was possibly the last time in his career that he will play at St Andrews. Also, at the 2005 Open Championship, Jack Nicklaus gave his final farewell to professional golf while standing on the bridge. (visit link)

A stroll across the replica Swilcan Bridge is a must-do activity and a popular photo opportunity for visitors at the World Golf Hall of Fame. One can see a floor-to-ceiling photograph of the Royal & Ancient clubhouse and Hamilton Hall in the background.

Where is original located?: St Andrews Links golf course, Scotland. Where is this replica located?: At the World Golf Hall of Fame in Saint Augustine, Florida Who created the original?: Unknown (built to help shepherds get livestock across) Internet Link about Original: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swilcan_Bridge Year Original was Created (approx. ok): At least 700 years ago

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