Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake have announced plans to open a new sports bar in St Andrews.

They are partners in gastropub business T-Squared Social, which opened its first venue in New York last month.

The next location will be in the New Picture House Cinema on North Street, just minutes from the Old Course.

As well as food and drink, the venue will feature golf simulators, duckpin bowling, darts and large screen televisions for sporting events. T-Squared Social aims to also maintain one of the cinema’s screens, as part of the refurbishment.

The bar – a partnership between the superstar duo and developers NEXUS Luxury Collection – is due to open next year, subject to planning approval.

Woods said: “I have been fortunate enough to enjoy many special moments here at St. Andrews, so we all wanted to bring our T-Squared Social concept to St Andrews to add to the local community.

“The idea for T-Squared Social came to us during a round of golf at Albany, our development in The Bahamas.

“Justin and I thought it would be cool to create a place that combines our favourite things and bring people together to just have a great time.

“We always knew we wanted to do something together, and NEXUS gave us the platform to bring our idea to life in New York City and now St. Andrews.”

Timberlake added: “I’ve come to St Andrews many times to play golf including to compete in The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

“Our new venue is so much more than a typical sports bar experience, it’s a place you can go to be entertained without sacrificing quality or comfort.”

David Morris, managing director of the New Picture House, said: “Since opening for the first time in 1930, the New Picture House has been an integral part of the town’s entertainment base.

“The planned T-Squared Social investment will enable the local community, students and visitors, the opportunity to experience a broader range of cinema, dining and entertainment at the popular venue.

“This unique investment opportunity will secure greater employment opportunities and the long-term future of the venue.”

The 90 year-old New Picture House will continue to operate as usual, until further notice.

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