Ayrshire Golf

Turnberry links courses
With the sea by your side and that famous lighthouse in the distance, there are few courses in the world that can match Turnberry for beauty or excitement. Scene of some of the most memorable moments in Open history, the Ailsa championship course is a legend in the world game. Watson, Norman, Price; they’ve all won golf’s most coveted trophy here on the Turnberry links. And another name will join them in the summer of 2009 when the Open returns to the Ailsa. Situated about 16 miles south of Ayr. Price guide for non residents - Ailsa course summer £160 - £200, winter £90. Kintyre course summer £120, winter £70. Arran (9 hole) summer £35 winter £25.
www.turnberry.co.uk.

Royal Troon links courses
Founded in 1878 by a few enthusiasts, Troon Golf Club soon outgrew its purely local reputation. The Old Course today presents a stern golfing examination and in particular the inward half of Royal Troon is widely accepted as the most demanding of any Course on the Championship rota. Situated on the south side of Troon about 1 mile from the town centre. Price guide £220 for 1 round Royal Troon & 1 round on the Portland course plus lunch in between.
www.royaltroon.co.uk.

Prestwick Golf Club links course
Prestwick Golf Club, known to many as Old Prestwick, was the fist course to host the Open Championship when the tournament began in 1860. Situated on the north side of Prestwick less that 0.5 miles from the town centre and Prestwick Airport. Price guide summer £115 - £145 round, winter £80 round.
www.prestwickgc.co.uk.

Western Gailes links course
Western Gailes Golf Club, founded in 1897, is situated on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland where many of the finest Scottish golf links are located. It is recognised as one of the finest and true links courses in Scotland measuring 6899 yards from the championship tees. The course has played host to the Curtis Cup, PGA Championship, Seniors and prestigious Scottish Amateur Championship. It is also one of the final qualifying courses when The Open is played at Turnberry or Royal Troon. Price guide summer £115 - £125, winter £85 round.
www.westerngailes.com.

Belleisle parks course
Belleisle is one of three grade 1 courses run by South Ayrshire Council, the others being the links courses Loch Green and Darley in Troon. Exceptionally popular courses because of their locations and low prices. Belleisle is situated about 2 miles south of Ayr town centre. The clubhouse for Darley and Loch Green is situated about 0.3 miles east of Troon town centre with the Darley course spreading out north and Loch Green south. There are also shorter couses next to Belleisle and Darley for the less serious golfers or for warm up play. Price guide £26 - £32.
www.golfsouthayrshire.com.

Brunston Castle Golf Club parks course
The Burns Course, 6800 yards long, is a challenging par 72 split by the water of Girvan. Sheltered by the rolling South Carrick Hills, this scenic course is speckled with mature trees and roundels. The course, challenging from the championship tees, is testing and engaging from the members tees and excites golfers of all levels. Situated about 16 miles southeast of Ayr, 5 miles east of Turnberry. Price guide £32 - £37 round.
Summer package - snack, golf & 2 course meal £40. Winter package - golf & 2 course meal £20.
www.brunstoncastle.co.uk.

Glasgow Gailes by Irvine links course
Glasgow Gailes is a popular links course in the Gailes area of Irvine. Situated about two miles south of Irvine town centre or four miles north of Troon town centre. Price guide summer £65 round including 2 course meal, winter £25 round.
www.glasgowgailes-golf.com.

Irvine Golf Club links course
The Irvine Golf Club/ Bogside, is a traditional links course established over 100 years ago. The course provides a challenge to all with its subtle changes in direction and no two holes the same. Irvine Golf Club hosts the Final Qualifying Rounds for the Open Championship when it is held at Turnberry or Royal Troon. This course is situated to the north of Irvine about two miles from the town centre. Price guide £50 - £60 round.
www.theirvinegolfclub.co.uk.

Kilmarnock Barassie by Troon links courses
Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club has been offering the golfer a magnificent links golf challenge for over one hundred years. The course itself is an Open Championship Final Qualifying venue with a well deserved reputation for some of the best maintained greens in Scotland. Situated to the north of Troon about two miles from the town centre. Price guide summer £45 - £55 round, winter £35 round.
www.kbgc.co.uk.

Largs Golf Club parks course
Our course is a challenging and well manicured 18 hole golf course. Our greens are among the best on the west coast of Scotland and the course layout requires thoughtful planning and strategic placement of your golf ball. Situated about 1.5 miles south of Largs town centre next to Kelburn Country Centre. Price guide £25 - £40 round. One round package with catering - £42.
www.largsgolfclub.co.uk.

St Cuthbert Golf Club parks course
Our course has a standard scratch of 71. Visitors play the yellow course which has a par of 68 and a standard scratch of 69. With no fewer than nine doglegs, accuracy in positioning from the tee is as important as length. Situated about 1 mile east of Prestwick town centre. Price guide summer £30, winter £15.
www.stcuthbert.co.uk.

St Nicholas links course
Prestwick St. Nicholas Golf Club, established in 1851, is right at the heart of a wonderful golfing area in Ayrshire. Golfing at St. Nicholas is an experience not to be missed. After your game, enjoy the hospitality of the recently refurbished and extended clubhouse with its excellent changing, catering and bar facilities. Situated about 1.5 miles south west of Prestwick town centre. Price guide £55 - £60 round.
www.prestwickstnicholas.com.

West Kilbride links course
The West Kilbride Golf Club is a championship links course set on the beautiful Ayrshire coast with breathtaking views of the Isle of Arran and only an hour drive from the prestigious Royal Troon and Turnberry courses. Situated on the north side of Seamill or west side of West Kilbride. Price guide £45.
www.westkilbridegolfclub.com.

North Gailes parks courses
The club offers two 9 hole courses, one par 33 course and one impressive par three course. The complex offers fine dinning, health club and spa, driving range and large golf shop. Situated about two miles south of Irvine town centre. Price guide £6 - £20.
www.north-gailes.co.uk/golf.

Skelmorlie Golf Club moorland course
Skelmorlie is a short but testing, hilly moorland course that is not to be underestimated. This course is noted for its beautiful views of the Firth of Clyde and the surrounding region. Situated about 1.0 mile east/uphill of Skelmorlie town centre. Price guide £20 - £32.
www.skelmorliegolf.co.uk.