Fairmont St Andrews — The Kittocks Course
A cliff-edge resort course east of St Andrews, combining broad rolling greens, undulating fairways and panoramic views across the North Sea and the home of golf.
Cliff-edge scale with room to play
The Kittocks mixes resort width with links-style movement. Large rolling greens and undulating fairways give the course visual scale, while the holes nearest the cliff edge add exposure and sea views. The 9th green is the furthest point from the clubhouse, creating a traditional out-and-back rhythm.
Use the width rather than wasting it
Choose angles
Generous landing areas are most useful when the tee shot finishes on the side that opens the green rather than simply in the middle.
Control approach pace
Large, rolling greens can leave long putts even after a solid approach. Distance control matters as much as direction.
Plan for exposure
Cliff-edge sections are more vulnerable to wind, so trajectory and club selection can change materially during the round.
Two courses, one coastal base
Fairmont St Andrews pairs The Kittocks with The Torrance, hotel accommodation, practice and coaching, dining and a full-service spa. That makes it a strong base for golfers who want two on-site rounds without daily transfers.