Turnberry: The Ailsa
6976 yards
par 70

A golfing jewel of the West Coast, Turnberry is the Pebble Beach of the British Isles.  Redesigned by Mackenzie Ross in the 1950s and ranked among the top 20 courses in the world it has been the host of three Opens in 1977, 1986, 1994 at which the winners were Watson, Norman and Price respectively.  This course is an unforgettable experience with magnificent panoramic views over Turnberry Bay to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig.  It is a challenging course with a wealth of strong and stirring holes which are all beautifully maintained.  Please note:  Available to Turnberry Hotel residents only and open after 21st July 2009. 

Turnberry: Kintyre
6853 yards
par 72

Now upgraded to full championship standard by Donald Steel, the course is now an even sterner challenge and the finest compliment to the Ailsa. Undulating greens, glorious fairways, magnificent ocean holes, and all with stunning views of Kintyre, Arran and the famous Turnberry Lighthouse.  The 8th hole is widely regarded as the Kintryre’s signature hole, which involves a drive from an elevated tee towards the sea and an unforgettable blind second shot to the green set in a gully by the rocks. 

Troon: Old Course
6641 yards
par 71

The Old Course is one of the great links courses in Scotland and is a challenging test of golfing ability.  With the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential. Players should make their scores on the outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make the back nine extremely difficult.  The Old Course at Troon has hosted the Open Championship eight times, most recently in 2004 when Todd Hamilton won the coveted Claret Jug.

Course Closed 26th July-1st August 2009.
Visitor tee-times only available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Handicap certificate showing a handicap of 20 for men and 30 for leadies is required.
Must be 16 years old or older to play the Old Course.

Troon: Portland Course
6289 yards
par 71

Although a links course, the Portland is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and there is a generous helping of par 3’s, five in all.  This is tempered however, with four par 5’s, all of which are on the back nine.

Western Gailes
6639 yards
par 71

A Championship links course, Western Gailes is recognised as one of the finest Links courses in Scotland.  A trial of skill and strength, the course is something of an endurance test. Positioned between the railway lines and the sea, accurate tee shots are necessary to hit the narrow fairways.  The course is frequently used for Open Championship Qualifying.
Course Closed: 4-8th July & 29-30th August 2009