Fairmont St. Andrews - The Torrance Course

Course was good, very playable especially from the yellow tees with all pars threes 9 iron or less for me. Bar/catering was only open 1200-1630 so we couldn't get breakfast beforehand. Pro shop was doing rolls but we chose to go up to the hotel instead. Strokesaver and a basket of balls included was a nice touch. Overall great value and some nice views towards St Andrews.

Was lucky enough to play my second round here two days after the end of the Hero Open. The pins were left in the final day position, which essentially meant they were 9 ft from an edge or slope on every green. While this didn’t help the score, it certainly highlighted the complexities of the many slopes and run off areas on the majority of the greens, something that wasn’t so obvious on my first visit. This also highlighted just how good tour players are, James Morrison shot 63 to these pins!

Getting into range of the greens could be described as a little boring and a bit of a slog at times but the water hazards, slopes and run off areas certainly challenging your approach play.

Definitely worth a game.

Can’t fault the course or clubhouse staff but trying to get a can of juice after the round from the bar took around 40 mins, even with me goi g in to ask what the wait was for. Young daft kids running a brilliant spot.

Meet and greet was very good and all details explained about the golf and practice areas. Helpful staff in the shop, who called earlier to explain there could be fog and delays. Thankfully the sun and wind dissipated the fog in time and on a call back to the pro shop before we left Edinburgh for St Andrews we were told the course was open for play.

Blatant profiteering and no marshalls to be seen.

They allow high handicap (or no handicap) players to play from the back tees.

The rough has been allowed to grow waist high and lush.

Said high-handicap players proceed to hit 100yds into heavy rough, before spending 3+ mins searching. This is then repeated every 100yds on each hole and for each player.

They are not hosting the open and the rough needs to be controlled and made appropriate to the skill level of their average customer.

They need to stop people playing from the back tees when they are obviously not up to it.

They need to stop allowing singles to play during busy times.

They need to actively Marshall the course...

Great course with fantastic views. Well maintained and very playable course.

The course was in great condition and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Fantastic location.

Controversially, this was my favourite round in St Andrews. It's a long course off the Whites, but if you're a big driver, you'll score well. Interesting mix of holes, and the condition was exceptional. Play it.

Still early season conditions, but course is a good test especially from the middle of the round to the finish. Great views from 16 &17.

Greens were very slow apart from that everything was great

We have played this course a number of times and it is always in good nick and we enjoy the layout and challenge. Weather was cold but ideal playing conditions. The staff were very welcoming but day was slightly marred by the club house not offering any food after our round despite us ordering before the 4.30pm curfew. Would still come back however.

Played the Torrance course and its didn't disappoint, we were lucky enough to have a great day with the weather, course was in great condition, terrific layout with some challenging holes and some fantastic views over the coast on the back 9, definitely one to play if your on the east coast. Worth mentioning we stopped off at the club house bar and grill post round for a drink and quick bite to eat, great set-up and a warm welcome.

Presenting a course must be challenging with so much quality around it,

That said it fell short in so many areas

Shop not advising you need to pay for balls when in the shop ??

Tee markers for gents but not women ??

It is early season but the condition of fairways, & greens were very poor - having played a few other courses earlier in the week

Bunkers were good & consistent

Signage could have been better placed, to help first time visitors, a few were missed or difficult to spot

Some holes and views were impressive and challenging

Would you want to visit again - sorry but no

Course was in amazing condition. We got a calm day so course was relatively straight forward but can imagine this would be tough if the wind got up. Highly recommended course in the home of golf