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FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS TORRENCE COURSE

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Fairmont St Andrews Torrence Course, St Andrews

CONTACT DETAILS

Address

Fairmont St Andrews

Town

St Andrews

Postcode

KY16 8PN

Secretary / Manager

Graeme Dawson

First Name / Manager

Graeme

Telephone

01334 837000

Fax

01334 471115

Club Website Address

www.fairmontgolf.com

Email Address

standrews.scotland@fairmont.com

Course Information Line Telephone

01334 837000

Greenkeeper

Neil Ballingal

Club Professional

John Kerr

Telephone

01334 837000

Fax

01334 471115

Pro's Website Address

www.fairmontgolf.com

Pro's Email Address

john.kerr@fairmont.com

Club Steward / Manager

Graeme Dawson

Telephone

01334 837000

Fax

01334 471115

COURSE INFORMATION

Number Of Holes

18 Hole

Course Yardage

7049

Par

Yardage Markers On Course

Changing Room Facilities

Handicap Certificates Required

Driving Range

Soft Spikes Required

Society Day(s)

Mon , Tue , Wed , Thur , Fri , Sat , Sun

Type Of Club

other

Course Type

clifftop

GREEN AND MEMBERSHIP FEES

Green Fees Weekdays

£45-£95

Green Fees Weekends

£45-£95

Green Fees Twilight

£40

Green Fees Junior

£Free when playing with a paying adult

Green Fees Society

Packages - £45-£135

Green Fees Other

Combination £120 - £150

Joining Fee

N/A

7 Day Membership Fee

N/A

5 Day Membership Fee

N/A

Ladies Membership Fee

N/A

Junior Membership Fee

N/A

Country Membership Fee

N/A

Other Membership Fees

N/A

Membership Fee Information

No Information Given

PRO SHOP SERVICES

Proshop Available

Club Hire Available

Club Repairs Available

Custom Club Fitting Service

Trolley Hire Available

Electric Trolley Repair

Buggy Hire Available

Lessons Available

Course Planner Available

CLUB HOUSE FACILITIES

Bar Available

Breakfast Available

Lunch Available

Afternoon Tea Available

Dinner Available

Accommodation Available

CLUB HISTORY

The Torrance Course, designed by the late Gene Sarazen and winning Ryder Cup Captain, Sam Torrance, is a par 72, 7037 yard course that sweeps its way around the hotel and down to the coastal edge. It has been designed using the principles of links golf with an infusion of new styles. The natural contours of the land and the dramatic coastal setting are combined with a unique blend of Rye grass, innovative greens-keeping skills and the expertise of Sam Torrance.
Immediately the game begins by testing the golfer with challenging bunkers, undulating fairways and greens, and the occasional meandering stream, making precision and club selection paramount. As the course advances, it works its way around the impressive structure of the hotel before bursting open to reveal a cross section of the remaining twelve holes down towards the cliff edge and all the while framed by the powerful canvass of the St Andrews skyline.
The deceptive back nine creates uncertainty for the golfer with holes such as the tricky par 3, 15th with the green surrounded by a protective dry stone wall and steep sloping edges leading to deep, sunken bunkers.

Then its onto the Signature Hole, the 17th, par 4. Out of bounds runs parallel with the coastal trail down the entire right hand side of the hole, before cutting sharply across the front of the green. The green itself is guarded by bunkers; coupled with the prevailing wind, the approach is fraught with anticipation of the final score.

Continuing on to the par 4, 9th, which hugs the natural curve of the coastline, down to the heavily protected, suspended green. The golfer is continually taunted by the course, which offers debate as to whether to play safe or take a risk.
At the par 4, 11th again faced with the dilemma of risk/reward: Do you veer to the tight fairway on the right or the wider, longer and safer option on the left? The decision is yours.

The excitement continues to mount as the homeward stretch lies ahead, all the while heading to the par 4, signature 17. After a solid drive this dog leg leaves a precarious 2nd shot towards the cliff edge green, which is heavily guarded by slopes and strategically placed bunkers. The par 3, 18th provides one final surprise - one must complete the round with a skillful shot to secure par.

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GETTING TO ST. ANDREWS

St Andrews is in the Kingdom of Fife on Scotlands east coast. There are three major international airports that guests fly into:

Edinburgh (Approximatley 83.5 km / 52 miles)
Glasgow (Approximatley 118.9 km / 73.9 miles)
Aberdeen (Approximatley 135 km / 84 miles)

Transfer to Fairmont St Andrews is approximately 1 hour from Edinburgh or 2 hours and 15 minutes from Glasgow. It is possible to take the scenic route from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews, driving through picturesque and charming fishing villages, but this adds approximately 30 minutes to the journey.

At St Andrews at the 1st roundabout take 2nd exit for town centre.
At next roundabout take 1st exit onto North Street.
Continue along North Street to Cathedral and follow the road round to the right.
At mini roundabout take 1st exit A917 for Crail
St Andrews Bay is approximately 2.0 miles on the left.
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Train information
St Andrews is not on the train line. The nearest station is Leuchars on main line from London, Edinburgh and Aberdeen (20-minutes away from Fairmont St. Andrews). St Andrews may be reached by car, taxi or by bus from Leuchars. More information available from the concierge. Bus Approximately a 15-minute journey from the train station to St Andrews. 2 to 3 buses per hour between (9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and less frequently at other times) Taxi: Approximate cost is £15

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