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Devlin Course, Fairmont St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife, KY16 8PN
Voted No. 114 in the Golf Monthly/HSBC
Top 120 UK Course Rankings - November 2006
The Devlin Course is a testament to Bruce Devlin's experience and expertise. It is a truly magnificent 72 par, 7,049 yard championship course that sweeps its way along the rugged seaside landscape.
This, as yet, undiscovered gem, begins with an opportunity to build your score providing you can negotiate the treacherous bunkers and strategically designed water features that tightly border the well-manicured fairways. Then it is onto the par 4, 6th where the approach to the green signals the beginning of the roller coaster style ride, up, over and around the rugged wilderness of Kittocks Den. These ridge holes open up to the panorama of the white water crashing on the rocky shoreline below and over the body of the North sea to the Grampian mountains which dominate the horizon. The ever-changing ambience of this vast and spectacular view heightens the experience for the golfer.
Leading on to the par 4, 9th, which hugs the natural curve of the coastline, down to the heavily protected, suspended green. The golfer is continually taunted by the course, which offers debate as to whether to play safe or take a risk. At the par 4, 11th you are faced with a choice, do you veer to the tight fairway on the right or the wider, longer and safer option on the left? The excitement continues to mount as the homeward stretch lies ahead, all the while heading to the par 4, signature 17. After a solid drive this 'dog leg' leaves a precarious 2nd shot towards the cliff edge green, which is heavily guarded by slopes and strategically placed bunkers. The par 3, 18th provides one final surprise - one must complete the round with a skilful shot to secure par
The Devlin is a completely unrivalled course, providing unique characteristics and requiring a well-devised strategy of play. An optional buggy course, and for good reason being one of the longest courses in the UK today, a must play for any visitor to the area.
No. of holes: 18
Length: 7049 yards
Par: 72
Course Type: Cliff Top
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