FAIRMONT ST ANDREWS 5*

A Ryder Cup hero both as player and Captain, Sam Torrance has created a modern classic with a course that challenges players with large, undulating fairways and greens. Although not tight, the course is protected with long, punishing fescue rough, and cavernous bunkers. With its position above the bay, golfers can expect to battle a strong prevailing wind. The signature hole is the par-4 17^th, dubbed "Sam's Favourite", which hugs the coastline and offers spectacular views back towards St Andrews. To emphasise the quality of golf here, the Torrance course was recently named as a qualifying venue for the 2010 Open Championship.

Bruce Devlin has used the fantastically rugged landscape to carve out a truly memorable championship links. Devlin constantly asks questions of the golfer, challenging both bravery and skill. The trademark hole is the 17^th, where the challenge is to attack a green perched precariously on the cliff's edge, guarded by numerous devilish traps.

Popular student hang-outs are Ma Bells bar on the Scores, and Howie's on North Street.

Sitting proudly above its two fabulous golf courses, and facing back towards the famous St Andrews skyline, the hotel at Fairmont St Andrews is a true 5* venue.

Each one of the 209 well-appointed bedrooms ensures that its occupants relax in comfort and style, while the facilities throughout the hotel cater for any desire. A top quality conference and banquet host, the team of staff at Fairmont prides itself on its unwavering commitment to customer service.

In addition to the main hotel rooms, the Manor Homes offer modern open plan design, and are situated next to the 4th fairway of the Torrance Course, sharing the same breathtaking views as the resort. Each Manor Home has four large en-suite bedrooms, a farmhouse style kitchen, luxurious living room, dining room and a fully equipped business office.

The Squire bistro offers a relaxed and hospitable dining experience. For afternoon tea or a light snack, try Kittock's Den or the Clubhouse, which overlooks the resort grounds and affords panoramic views across the bay and out to sea.

The hotel also offers a European-style health spa with full range of body and beauty treatments, including Swedish massage, deep cleansing facial, hydrotherapy bath, paraffin wrap, salt glow with Vichy shower massage, and thalasso therapy exfoliation. There are also fitness and wellbeing activities, steam rooms, sauna and jacuzzi, not to mention a large heated indoor swimming pool.

Eat at The Seafood Restaurant, perched above St Andrews' West Sands.

Drink and play darts in The Jigger Inn, attached to The Old Course Hotel.

Visit St Andrews historic castle and cathedral ruins.

Meetings/Conferences

Fairmont St Andrews is a comprehensive modern resort, and is well equipped to meet the demands of business visitors. An attractive selection of meeting, conference and banqueting rooms are available, all of which can be tailored to meet the demands of individual events. Needles to say, the golfing delights of St Andrews and Kingsbarns are on the doorstep, as well as the resort’s two championship courses, which are certain to make your event even more special and memorable.