Fairmont St. Andrews - The Torrance Course
About
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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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
Torrance Course
Played the Torrance Course on a very blustery July day. Course in wonderful condition and a real test of links golf in the wind. Views stunning and a great round of golf. Staff very helpful.
Good value golf experience in st andrews
Great course welcoming staff. Always in great condition. Good golf challenge. Good value for money in st. Andrews.
Lighting fast greens in January..
Loved every moment on this firm links! The greens were awesome lighting fast! Course is in great condition for this time of year! We’ll be back for sure! Different class
Brilliant facility
play here I must admit mostly over winter because of full greens and fairways. Always in fantastic condition. Put some courses to shame in peak season.
Course condition great
Played here many times but condition course was in marvellous condition for November. Greens were terrific. Makes a pleasant change from rain soaked and flooded west of Scotland courses!
Beautiful scenic golf cours
Great golf course while visiting St. Andrews. Used the golfboards which were a lot of fun. Some amazing holes which rival Pebble Beach in their beauty.
Great Value
Course always has a bit of wind because it sits up on the hill very exposed. Today wasn't too bad although it seem like all the long par fours were into the wind. Not a lot of players on the course, so we moved around very easily. No one pushing and no holdups. Was told the Torrance had fewer blind shots than the Kittocks but maybe not quite as spectacular views.but still pretty good on a nice picturesque day. Excellent value for the money. Would recommend as a break if some of the other courses aren't available.
A Good Round of Golf
This is one of my favourite courses. Although there are some long holes, the par threes are all relatively short.
Plenty of variety and accuracy off the tee is necessary.
Great course
Great course in great conditions and fantastic valve for money .will definitely be back
Great value for money
This was our first round of this trip. We didn't wait more than a few seconds to hit any shot. Good speed. Course with very little in way of blind shots which is good. Overall we booked it as price was right and we thought it would be a good Scottish links icebreaker. we were right we to both
Great value for money
We played after 2 days of heavy rain, the course was very wet underfoot but was to be expected, greens were fine however, bone dry almost, great value for money and NO MATS :-)
Superb day
Had a excellent day on the course. Course in great condition for the time of year, staff couldn't of been more helpful 5⭐️
St Andrews Fairmont
Just an unbelievable days golf fir £25.00. Staff were fantastic. Course first class, weather in December like August. 61 and no wind. Perfect winter golf , course empty. One downside, very little available at clubhouse. Had to go to St Andrews fir lunch and cup of T. Top hotel could do better to support wonderful golf facility. RDC
Torrance course
The course and staff made the day very enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a challenge on a well manicured course
Great condition for late Oct
This course was in excellent condition for late October. Greens were superb running true. Fairways were as good as you would play in the high season. Tees too were in great condition. Clubhouse and pro shop staff were friendly and helpful. Drinks were a bit pricey. However overall a great experience. Looking forward to returning soon.
Jeniec Golf Tour
A lovely sunny Autumnal day, which certainly helps - especially with the fantastic location with sea views and grand old St Andrews in near proximity.
The three of us loved it and will certainly come back to play the other (Kittocks) course ASAP.
A nice walk
Was really enjoyable and appreciate the continuous good service in the pro shop by John and the team. Also nice to be greeted upon arrival. Course was in good shape, green excellent, and played fairly. Would come back.
Fairmont
Great value, very good course in excellent condition very well presented and a joy to play.