Torrance Course

at Fairmont St Andrews

Location: St Andrews, Scotland | Style: Modern Links | Length: 7,230 yards | Par: 72 | Designer: Sam Torrance (with Gene Sarazen) | Founded: 2001

Ranked the no.16 course in Fife by Top 100 Golf Courses

The Torrance Course offers a more traditional championship test, reimagined by Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance to bring a true links feel to what was once gently rolling farmland. Set across the same breathtaking coastal estate, the course blends man-made dunes, revetted bunkers, and natural water features to create a layout that feels both authentic and highly strategic.

Widely regarded as the more tournament-ready of the two courses, the Torrance has hosted DP World Tour events and Open Championship Final Qualifying, underlining its championship credentials. Generous fairways on the front nine give way to a tighter, more demanding back nine where coastal winds, water hazards, and cliff-edge holes combine to test even the most accomplished golfers.

Course highlights

• Host venue for DP World Tour events and Open Qualifying
• Designed by Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance
• Classic links features, including revetted bunkers and firm, fast greens
• Stunning closing stretch with sea views and exposed coastal holes

Signature hole

The par-3 17th stands out for its dramatic clifftop setting. Played into the prevailing wind, this exposed hole demands precise club selection and nerve, with trouble lurking for anything offline.

Clubhouse & amenities

Fairmont St Andrews is a full-service luxury golf resort, offering an exceptional off-course experience to match its championship layouts. Facilities include:

• Extensive practice facilities with a full-length driving range, short-game area and putting greens
• Luxury hotel accommodation with over 200 rooms and suites
• Multiple dining venues, including a clifftop clubhouse restaurant and casual bars
• A 9,000 sq ft spa with pool, sauna, steam room and treatment suites

Did You Know?

Sam Torrance was one of the leading players on the European Tour from the mid-1970s to the late 1990s. He won 21 titles and captained Europe to victory at the 2002 Ryder Cup.