Torrance Course – Fairmont St Andrews

The Torrance is the main course at Fairmont St Andrews, set on cliffs above the North Sea a few miles from the town of St Andrews. It opened in October 2001 and was the first design by Sam Torrance, then Europe’s Ryder Cup captain, who worked from early sketches by Gene Sarazen.

It is a par 72 that combines links traditions with a modern, very well kept layout: deep bunkers, large greens and several risk and reward holes that will test even experienced players. The sea wind can change the course completely from one day to the next, and the round finishes in front of the clubhouse with views across the Tay Estuary.

The Torrance has a solid tournament record. It hosted a DP World Tour event from 2020 to 2022, and the resort has been a Final Qualifying venue for The Open in 2010, 2019 and 2022, as well as home of the Scottish Seniors Open on the European Senior Tour from 2009 to 2014.