• The Old Course in St Andrews has defended renovation work around the historic Swilken Bridge after it was compared to a “DIY patio”.
• The iconic crossing, estimated to be 700 years old, provides arguably the most famous photo opportunity in golf.
• As a result the St Andrews Links Trust said the approach area regularly falls into disrepair.
• But its solution, a new round paved area, has been widely criticised on social media.

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