{"id":831,"date":"2022-08-08T15:36:56","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T15:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marineandlawn.com\/marinetroon\/?page_id=831"},"modified":"2025-08-18T18:00:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T18:00:42","slug":"golf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marineandlawn.com\/marinetroon\/golf\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ayrshire Golf Courses<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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You\u2019ll find an abundance of golf course gems along Ayrshire\u2019s Clyde coast, with around 50 clubs to visit and play. The area also boasts a serious golf heritage: known as the \u201cBirthplace of The Open,\u201d the first Championship was played at Prestwick in 1860. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See our list of top courses to explore during your stay, including Royal Troon Golf Club, host of The Open in 2024<\/a>, and learn about dedicated golf amenities at the hotel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Royal Troon Golf Club \u2013 Old Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Royal Troon\u2019s infamous Old Course is considered tricky for many reasons: the wind whips off the sea, the linksland terrain is typically undulating, while deep rough and bunkers abound for wayward shots. But that\u2019s part of its attraction. The Old Course is a thorough test of golf skill and one of the reasons the The Open has been played here nine times. Founded in 1878 and featuring 18 holes of increasing difficulty, it’s a bucket list course for many and a must-play while in Ayrshire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Portland Course at Royal Troon Golf Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A shorter course than its neighbour, Portland opened for play in 1895 and is laid out in two loops of nine holes. It\u2019s a good test of linksland skill, although considered less demanding than the Old Course. Don\u2019t be fooled though. Similar challenges remain in terms of terrain and hazards to provide a testing game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dundonald Links Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originally a 12 hole course designed for Offering a classic linksland experience, Dundonald delivers a first-class game to players of all abilities. Originally designed by 1883 Open champion Willie Fernie, the course opened in 1911 and was one of the longest of its time. Today\u2019s 72 par course was reimagined in 2003 by US architect Kyle Phillips, using natural landscape features to remodel and modernise this well-respected course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kilmarnock Barassie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply known as Barassie, this course is a tale of two halves: nine of its original holes, created in 1887 are complemented by nine newer holes developed in the early 1990s to provide a fabulous linksland experience. This classic 72 par course is a serious test of skill: expect to play super-fast greens while encountering all manner of challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hillhouse Course \u2013 Part of Barassie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Comprised of nine traditional holes from Barassie\u2019s original course, Hillhouse is considered an excellent test of links golf. If you really fancy a challenge, perhaps play all 27 holes available at this highly-rated club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prestwick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This historic course and \u2018Birthplace of the Open\u2019 is a linksland delight. Featuring all the classic terrain challenges \u2013 bumps, rough, undulations, coastal weather \u2013 the course has some interesting features too: hole 17, Alps, offers one of the largest and oldest bunkers in golf and hole 1, Railway, one of the most notorious opening holes in the game. Watch out for the wall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Western Gailes Golf Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dating back to 1897, this stunning course offers plenty of opportunity for both skilled and novice players. It uses the narrow natural terrain to its full advantage, which when combined with cleverly positioned greens, meandering burns, bunkers, and gusts of sea wind make for a challenging yet memorable game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Ailsa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Ailsa is part of the Trump Turnberry Course family and was reopened after extensive redevelopment in 2016. Its 18 holes are framed by stunning sea views, while the ruins of Robert the Bruce\u2019s castle can be admired from the 9th<\/sup> hole. It\u2019s long been regarded as a superb if challenging course, one to test even the most talented of players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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