
The Kittocks Course
Fairmont St Andrews Golf Courses




About this course
The Kittocks is a nine-hole course at Fairmont St Andrews, designed by Gene Sarazen and opened in 1989 as part of the resort's original golf offering. Sarazen, the American professional who won all four major championships during his career, created this short course late in his life as an accessible layout for players of varying abilities. The course sits on the clifftop property overlooking the North Sea, sharing the dramatic coastal setting with the resort's two championship courses, the Torrance and the Devlin. The layout plays to approximately 1,500 yards and serves primarily as a practice facility and introductory course for beginners, juniors, and families. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours and sea views, though the holes are relatively straightforward in design. The course provides an opportunity to play golf in St. Andrews without the length or difficulty of a full championship test, making it particularly popular with resort guests looking for a quick round or those working on specific aspects of their game. The Kittocks operates within the broader Fairmont resort complex, which includes hotel accommodations, dining facilities, and a spa. While the course does not host competitive events or carry the historical weight of St. Andrews' ancient links, it offers convenient access to golf in the home of the game. The name "Kittocks" refers to a local term for kittiwakes, the seabirds common along this stretch of the Fife coast.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in UK
Best in Scotland
Quick facts
- Location
- St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Gene Sarazen
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,192 yards
- Difficulty
- 75/136
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
The journey to Fairmont St Andrews begins at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland's principal gateway, situated roughly an hour's drive south of the Fife coast; the route north traces the M90 before yielding to quieter roads that wind through the rolling farmland and small villages of East Neuk, a landscape that grows progressively more austere and maritime as you approach the ancient town. For those arriving by private aircraft, Dundee Airport (DND) lies just thirty minutes to the north and offers a more discreet alternative. The final approach descends into St. Andrews itself, where the grey stone of the town's medieval streets and the distant vista of the North Sea converge, and the Fairmont's elegant Victorian architecture emerges as the natural culmination of a pilgrimage to golf's most hallowed ground.

FAQ
Common questions about The Kittocks at Fairmont St Andrews Golf Courses
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
The Kittocks at Fairmont St Andrews Golf Courses has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
The Kittocks was designed by Gene Sarazen.
Yes. The Kittocks at Fairmont St Andrews Golf Courses is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at The Kittocks is 72.
The Kittocks plays 7,192 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at The Kittocks is 136.



