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Fairmont St. Andrews - The Torrance Course
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Perched atop the cliffs that are situated above St. Andrews Bay, Fairmont St. Andrews offers two stunning traditional links golf courses, the Torrance and the Kittocks. In a region famous for being the home of golf, both courses manage to hold their own against the area's other links courses. Playing the Torrance Course, you would never believe that it was once flat farmland. The designer, Sam Torrance, transformed the course into a challenging links layout that looks as though it has been there forever. The classic Scottish bunkers that are strategically placed throughout provide a formidable test. Be careful from the 14th green to the final hole or you might find yourself tumbling down the rocky cliffs. This dramatic final stretch of holes is especially scenic and challenging with greens that play right along the edge of the water.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 7230 yards | 74.8 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 6642 yards | 72.8 | 134 |
| Yellow | 72 | 6051 yards | 70.9 | 130 |
| Red (W) | 74 | 5415 yards | 72.0 | 124 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 74.9/138 | 424 | 509 | 587 | 345 | 205 | 552 | 320 | 191 | 404 | 3537 | 492 | 189 | 556 | 478 | 409 | 359 | 429 | 220 | 561 | 3693 | 7230 |
| White M: 72.2/133 W: 78.5/140 | 391 | 475 | 531 | 310 | 178 | 507 | 298 | 154 | 374 | 3218 | 458 | 166 | 527 | 437 | 387 | 337 | 401 | 184 | 527 | 3424 | 6642 |
| Yellow M: 69.6/126 W: 75.3/132 | 358 | 438 | 459 | 278 | 159 | 464 | 274 | 144 | 330 | 2904 | 427 | 141 | 501 | 399 | 365 | 312 | 364 | 153 | 485 | 3147 | 6051 |
| Red M: 66.7/122 W: 71.9/124 | 303 | 397 | 403 | 246 | 141 | 420 | 245 | 119 | 297 | 2571 | 400 | 118 | 471 | 364 | 333 | 281 | 334 | 119 | 424 | 2844 | 5415 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by jrichaccel on 09/04/2025
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Photo submitted by AldricKim1970 on 07/25/2024
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Hole overlooking the water. Photo submitted by jeremymcwhirter on 08/07/2023
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Photo submitted by Scotlandboy42 on 08/03/2022
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DlView of At. Andrews from Torrence course. Photo submitted by wallybob on 07/16/2022
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Photo submitted by u314159793270 on 10/06/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160267384 on 06/11/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160267384 on 06/11/2021
Freaking crazy!
My phone almost died taking pictures! A sunset round is a must do!!!
Great Vistas
A wonderful course - lush fairways with great views - incredibly well manicured. Much more like an American course with sea views. Course was empty - played as a single (walking) in 3 hours. Great sunny day on a great course
Excellent value
Great course in fantastic condition, stunning views , and friendly staff , highly recommend!!!
Great course and staff
The staff are always welcoming and eager to assist with any queries. The course is consistently in excellent condition.
1st class.
Top class course.
Played all over Scotland this year from Golspie to Southerness and everything in between and this was one of my favorites.
So glad I travelled the distance from Glasgow to St Andrews to play this tremendous course beautiful views of the sea and the Auld Grey Toon.
Excellent greens and fairways for time of year. Paid £50 for 18 holes and worth every penny.
Really good price and a great way to see courses that might be a-lot dearer in the summer.
Hats off to the staff and green keepers magical place.👏👍
Fantastic Course
Its a good vakue for money beijg such great conditions with spectacular view. If only they have Caddies for the first timers . that would be perfect.
Torrance in June.
Fantastic course in excellent condition.
Greens firm and true.
Staff helpful and friendly.
Clubhouse was closed for a private function but looked lovely.
Enjoyable
Good course . I played for a good price which helped but well worth playing. A great start to St . Andrews
Slamming Sam
Course maintenance on greens prior to playing, but were still running well & true. Fantastic all round experience. Best compliment i can give is that i can't wait to play it again. Thanks (Sam) Torrance
Very poor
I played the kittock course last september soaking . Played the torrace today soaking drainage major problem . Would not play any of them again in a hurry. Sorry big letdown
Alva Boys
Great course and good condition for winter! Pro shop and staff also first rate. One slight issue, the water in ball cleaners around the course absolutely stank of onions!!
Fantastic course
One of best courses I’ve played. Great condition and greens were like carpet. Stunning!!
Great Deal, Great Course
Played this course on a family trip to Scotland and ended up getting a great deal on the tee time through GolfNow. I was able to rent top-of-the-line clubs easily from the pro shop for a good price too. The course was straightforward, but very long and the rough had grown out quite a bit to make it a pretty challenging course. Overall, I highly recommend, and wish anyone else luck on this beautiful course in the birthplace of golf.
The Torrance Course
The greens were fantastic to put on with a real championship feel to them. Overall, the course was great to play on.
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