St Andrews old course repairs to be removed after backlash

BACKLASH: The famous Swilken Bridge on the Royal and Ancient Golf course, St Andrews Scotland. Pic: PA Photo/iStock

Renovation work around the Swilken Bridge on the Old Course in St Andrews will be removed after the result caused a wave of criticism among the golfing community.

The historic landmark, traversed by nearly all of the game's greats - from Old Tom Morris to Tiger Woods, is estimated to be about 700 years old.