Fairmont St Andrews Kittocks Course

Set in a perfect location, the Devlin course at St Andrews Bay Resort is a treat. Great course with immaculate greens and fairways. Loads of variety in the holes, the phrase 'no two holes are alike' does not do it justice. Every shot in the bag is tested, whilst taking in some spectacular scenary. Thought the 17th would have made a good finishing hole, but the Devlin is a great course and with a 2 Fore 1 deal it is worth the money.

What can you say about the Devlin course at St Andrews Bay? It's frankly superb. Played it last October and it was in magnificent shape, both fairways and greens, which made up for the biting wind, which is to be expected at that time of year. Views across St Andrews Bay to the town are just as majestic as the golf course, which can only serve to inspire you to play good golf. It was the last leg of a four-day trip for me, and I definitely saved the best for last. It was definitely the course. Moulded fairways, sleek greens, strategically placed sand and rough, The Devlin Course at St Andrews Bay is a quality golf course. One slight gripe was the barren feel on a couple of holes which bordered farmland at the top end of the course, while the 18th was a little bit of an anti-climax after some excellent closing holes. But that really is nit-picking. Excellent facilities too. The Devlin Course earns every one of its five stars.

Before I had even stepped on the 1st tee I knew The Devlin Course at St Andrews Bay was going to be a great course. Even in February the greens were in fantastic summer condition - smooth and lightening fast. The layout of the course was very good with great views across the sea and over the other holes on the back nine from the front nine. They have moved a lot of earth but it does not look too artificial at all. No hole at The Devlin Course at St Andrews Baywas weak and I liked the 9th and 11th where bunkers and rough spilt two fairways and you had to make a choice with your tee shot. The par-3 18th will be a real card wrecker off the back and I loved the fact the wall immediately behind the green was not OB so you had to play over it. My only criticisms are that the 14th could do with a footbridge over the gully and the walks between green and tee a generally too long, but I guess that is how they design them now. Clubhouse at The Devlin Course was amazing with fantastic views and unfortunately prices to match, but for a one-off it didn't matter as the round was so enjoyable.

The Devlin Course at St Andrews Bay is a great course which is let down by a couple of poor par 3's. The 8th seemed to be added in once they found out that they only had 17 holes and the 18th lets the whole course down and makes you leave with a bad taste in your mouth. Apart from these two holes it is a great course and well worth playing. The Devlin Course at St Andrews Bay great condition and even though it is part of the St Andrews Bay Hotel resort you are made very welcome and the food in the clubhouse in 5 star.