Kittocks (Fairmont St Andrews)
Fairmont St Andrews is a five star resort with
all the glamour and facilities any golfer could
ask for. It boasts 36 holes with many of these
overlooking St. Andrews, and perched high above
the North Sea. Of the two courses, Kittocks has
more shape and elevation to its holes. From the
clubhouse and on the way to the 1st tee you will get a real taste
for this with several holes on display… but you still haven’t seen the
best the course has to offer as they are hidden away beyond a deep
fissure, known as Kittock’s Den, and even closer to the sea. Course
maintenance is fabulous, the sleeper-faced bunkers look the part, as
does the golden fescue, and the two double greens are a smart tip
of the hat to the Old Course. After a smooth start, the thrills quickly
build as holes move from higher ground down to the low cliffs. The
drives on holes 7 and 9 are towering shots towards the sea, while
the 11th which slides in between, shows off the old stone walls that
weave over this landscape. Trees are sporadic and very noticeable
when they appear but what really stands out is the variety of holes
created by the terrain. The closing four holes, next to the clubhouse
and overlooking the North Sea, promise an exhilarating finish.
www.standrewsbay.com
37