Fairmont St Andrews, a 5-star cliff-top resort in St Andrews Scotland, the Home of Golf, has been named Golf Hotel of the Year at the Golf Tourism Scotland Gold Standard Awards 2011, held November 3rd, 2011. Fairmont St Andrews was named Golf Hotel of the Year ahead of the other finalists – the Old Course Hotel and Gleneagles, who were also in the running. The selection was voted on by all members of Golf Tourism Scotland which is comprised of tour operators, accommodation providers, transportation operators and others involved in the Scottish golf tourism industry. It is the third time in four years Fairmont St Andrews has received this honor.

The Fairmont St Andrews, ranked No. 18 in Conde Nast’s Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World, sits on 520 acres of open coastline overlooking the North Sea and the historic town of St Andrews. In addition to exceptional golf and a world-class spa, Fairmont St Andrews includes award-winning dining, luxury guest accommodations and exceptional service.

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