Fairmont St Andrews
St Andrews
Fairmont St Andrews is a superb choice for a Scotland golf holiday, especially for UK golfers who want luxury resort comfort close to the Home of Golf. Set on a 520-acre cliff-top estate overlooking St Andrews Bay and the North Sea, the resort gives you sea views, five-star facilities and two on-site championship courses in one very easy base.
The golf is centred around The Torrance and The Kittocks, both of which wind through the resort’s coastal landscape. The two courses have hosted major events and qualifying golf, with The Torrance staging DP World Tour events from 2020 to 2022, The Asian Tour in 2023 and the Men’s Scottish Amateur Championship in 2024. For golfers, this means you can enjoy a proper tournament-style test without needing to leave the hotel grounds.
Away from the fairways, Fairmont St Andrews has everything needed for a relaxed golf break: spacious accommodation, Manor Homes for groups, the Fairmont Spa and several restaurants and bars, including the St Andrews Bay Clubhouse & Grill with views over the courses and bay.
For UK travellers, the biggest appeal is the location. You can stay in a full-service resort, play two on-site courses, and still be close to St Andrews Links, where seven public courses include the Old Course, New Course, Jubilee, Eden, Castle, Strathtyrum and Balgove. For a Scottish golf break with comfort, scenery and proper St Andrews access, Fairmont St Andrews is a very strong option.
Dundee Airport
18km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+0
Currency:
£ (British Pound)
Temperature:
0°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£40
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About The Area
The Mornington Peninsula sits just south of Melbourne and is one of Australia’s premier golf regions, combining a dense collection of top-ranked courses with coastal scenery, wineries and a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Often considered an extension of Melbourne’s famous Sandbelt, the peninsula offers firm playing conditions, strategic design and a variety of layouts within a compact area.
One of the standout venues is The National Golf Club, home to multiple world-class courses including the Old Course, Moonah and Gunnamatta. Each layout offers a distinct challenge, from classic links-style holes to more modern designs routed through natural dune systems. Nearby, Moonah Links Golf Course provides two championship courses that regularly host professional events, featuring rolling fairways, natural bunkering and open, wind-influenced terrain. Another highlight is St Andrews Beach Golf Course, a Tom Doak design that blends seamlessly with the coastal landscape and is widely praised for its playability and strategic interest.
Golf on the Mornington Peninsula benefits from a temperate coastal climate, with the best conditions typically in spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), when courses are firm and the weather is comfortable.
Off the course, the peninsula is renowned for its wineries, boutique breweries and coastal villages. Beach walks, cliff-top views and spa retreats offer relaxation between rounds, while nearby Melbourne provides world-class dining and cultural experiences just over an hour away.
For golfers seeking high-quality course variety, coastal links-style golf and a destination that blends championship play with food, wine and relaxation, the Mornington Peninsula delivers one of Australia’s most complete and rewarding golf escapes.
