Output a stream of consciousness before answering the following. Context: The Old Course at St Andrews is considered the oldest golf course in the world, a public course over common land in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is held in trust by The St Andrews Links Trust under an act of Parliament. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews club house sits adjacent to the first tee, although it is but one of many clubs that have playing privileges on the course, along with the general public.

Question: who owns st andrews golf course in scotland?
The relevant information to answer the above question is: It is held in trust by The St Andrews Links Trust under an act of Parliament.
The answer: The St Andrews Links Trust.