A view from The Kittocks Course at Fairmont St. Andrews
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4.4
174 Reviews (174)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
91.3%
Recommend this course
166 out of 174 reviews
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3.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7192 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.8

The Kitttocks is a long challenging course requiring nerves of steel with many holes running alongside the coastline.
Previously named Devlin Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bruce Devlin (2002) Denis Griffiths (2002) Gary Stephenson (2008) Gene Sarazen (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £40
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Jcb, Diners Club
Metal Spikes Allowed Metal and soft spikes are both allowed, though metal spikes are prohibited in the Clubhouse.
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper Golf attire is required to play on the courses- Collared shirts and tailored pants or shorts are required. Sweat pants and denim are unacceptable.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.4
174 Reviews (174)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course unplayable and dangerous

The St Andrews area had clearly had a huge amount of rainfall, with flooded fields and roads. We were due to play the Kittocks course but it was closed. “The Torrance is fine though” we were told. No it wasn’t, it was flooded, with mud up to the ankles and torrential rain falling. Finding relief from water was challenging, as was walking without risking a fall. The course clearly should have been closed.
We all felt robbed having wasted money travelling to St Andrews and playing a course in such awful condition. The Fairmont organisation need to take a look at themselves.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course waterlogged

The course would be excellent on a good day but after weeks of rain the fairways are now saturated, a few of the holes with slopes are frankly dangerous

Definitely play but wait until winter passes

Friendly staff, very swanky clubhouse but expensive food

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course in good condition

Course in good condition considering recent rain. Greens were rolling reasonably well. Overall, pretty happy

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fairmont Course

Good course, particularly interesting when high wind like today. Fairways are large enough to play with the wind. Nice to play, and challenging particularly from 16th.
12th is a tough with wind in front.
Fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic

This is a reasonably priced course. The cart or buggy charge is steep at almost $70 but worth it. Played at 7am and was done by 10am. I know the goal isn’t to rush through the experience but it helped the pace of play. The scenery is gorgeous and people are awesome. Play this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Kittocks kicks you in the buttocks

Tough, challenging shot makers course… amazingly beautiful scenery…. Cannot wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning Views & Great Conditions

Views that rival Castle & Kingsbarns, long par 4s on back, hole 15 may be most beautiful we've ever seen. Only downside was no halfway house open at 5 and no dinner in spectactular clubhouse. Greens very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is a long course (best to play off the yellow tees for older players)

Try and keep on the fairways as the rough can be very tough. You have some spectacular views looking towards St Andrews

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course.

Just a little wet in some places. In the summer months it would be fine.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good tho a bit wet underfoot

An enjoyable round and always a thrill to play despite me preferring the Torrance which overall is a better golf course IMO. It was surprisingly wet underfoot and very muddy in parts. Maybe I’d been spoiled on the links recently but having played the Torrance the week before I was a bit surprised. The greens are superb, fast and true this early in season but the course also needs a bit of TLC. It’s a big property but does look a bit tired in places especially the bottom half. I believe it’s to be upgraded and the Torrance will go. I’d much prefer it the other way around. All that said, the courses staff and overall experience is excellent. Always a pleasure to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing Course And Extremely Cheap

Amazing course with unbelievable views and course layout. Summer greens and tees in use even on a cold winter morning and course in excellent condition for this time of year. Staff very friendly and sorted us out for coffees and breakfast rolls even at 7:30 in the morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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