Golf Breaks in Ayrshire

The Ailsa Course, Turnberry

Girvan, Ayrshire

• 4th ranked course in Scotland, 14th in the world
• Last course to be added to The Open rota, host 4 times
• Situated on some of Scotland's most dramatic coastline providing sensational views
• Host to the famous 1977 'Duel in the sun' between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson
• 90 minutes from Glasgow

Royal Troon Golf Club

Ayrshire

• 12th ranked course in Scotland
• 9 time Open Championship host, won by Arnold Palmer (1962) and Tom Watson (1982)
• Founded in 1878
• Home to the famous 'Postage Stamp' 8th green
• During its centenary year, Troon was honoured with the 'Royal' accolade

Prestwick Golf Club

Ayrshire

• 15th ranked course in Scotland
• Host to the first The Open Championship and 23 more after that. Only The Old Course has hosted more
• Founded in 1851 and developed by Old Tom Morris

Dundonald Links

Troon, Ayrshire

• Host to the 2016 Ladies Scottish Open and 2017 Scottish Open
• Kyle Phillips designed
• Awarded UK Environmental Course of the Year in 2014
• Close proximity to Open venues including; Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry

Western Gailes Golf Club

Irvine, Ayrshire

• Founded in 1897
• Hosted many prestigious competitions including; Open Championship Qualifying, The Curtis Cup and the Scottish Amateur Championship
• The course is no more than two holes wide at any point

Other Ayr Coast Golf Courses

Gailes Links
Established: 1892 | Par: 71 | Length: 6903 yards

King Robert the Bruce, Trump Turnberry
Established: 1908 | Par: 72 | Length: 7203 yards

Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club
Established: 1887 | Par: 72 | Length: 6852 yards

Irvine Golf Club
Established: 1887 | Par: 71 | Length: 6594 yards

Prestwick St Nicholas
Established: 1851 | Par: 69 | Length: 6044 yards

Troon Darley Golf Course
Established: 1910 | Par: 71 | Length: 6308 yards

Belleisle Golf Club
Established: 1927 | Par: 72 | Length: 6431 yards

Lochgreen Golf Course
Established: 1904 | Par: 74 | Length: 6875 yards

Trump Turnberry Resort

Ayrshire

• 5 star hotel
• Set in an 880-acre estate with breathtaking views across the Irish Sea
• Winner of Scottish Hotel of the Year in 2018

Mercure Ayr Hotel

Ayrshire

• 3 star hotel
• Very central location, great selection of bars and restaurants nearby
• Great views of the Mull of Kintyre and the Arran mountain range
• Swimming pool, bath spa, gym, sauna and steam room

The Marine Hotel, Troon

Troon, Ayrshire

• 4 star hotel
• Stunning views across the Firth of Clyde and overlooking Royal Troon Golf Club
• Modern leisure and fitness facilities
• 20 minutes drive to Glasgow, 10 to Ayr

Carlton Hotel

Prestwick, Ayrshire

• 3 star hotel
• Glasgow Prestwick International airport is a mere 5-minute drive

The Gailes Hotel

Irvine, Ayrshire

• 4 star hotel
• Zest Restaurant offers a wide selection of locally sourced food
• Numerous quality courses nearby

Nightlife

Relaxing by a warm fire in a cosy Scottish pub may be required after a day on the links!

• The Tam O'Shanter Inn, Ayr (Pub)
• MacIntyres, Troon (Pub)
• Smiths Bar, Ayr (Sports Bar)
• Drouthy Neebors, Ayr (Live Music Pub)
• Furys, Ayr (Nightclub)
• The Twa Dugs, Ayr (Whisky Bar)

Restaurants

Ayrshire has a good reputation for homegrown produce and hearty portions of traditional Scottish food.

• @ Home, Ayr (Thai)
• Piersland House, Troon (Local Cuisine)
• Macfarlane, Ayr (Local Cuisine)
• 1906, Turnberry (Fine Dining, Local Cuisine)
• 3 Idiots, Ayr (Indian)
• Saffy's, Ayr (Brasserie)

Activities

The Ayrshire coast may have some of the best golf courses in Scotland, but off the course you are not short of options either

• Scottish Maritime Museum (Local History)
• Dundonald Castle (Local History)
• Isle of Arran (Scenic Coastline)
• A. D. Rattray Whisky Experience (Tour)
• Culzean Castle and Country Park (Local History)
• Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (Local History)

Customer Favourite

1 Night, 2 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at the Riverside Lodge Hotel

• 1 Round at Pretwick Golf Club
• 1 Round at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club

Travel Expert Recommended

2 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at The Gailes Hotel

• 1 Round at Kilmarnock Brassie Golf Club
• 1 Round at Royal Troon
• 1 Round at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club

Signature Tour

3 Nights, 4 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at Trump Turnberry

• 1 Round at Royal Troon Golf Club
• 1 Round at Prestwick Golf Club
• 1 Round at Western Gailes Golf Club
• 1 Round at The Ailsa, Trump Turnberry