This is a Mackenzie Ross masterpiece, one of the finest places on earth to play golf. The mixture of views over the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, the ominous presence of Ailsa Craig constantly watchful over a stretch of links land that is second to none.
The Ailsa course has been an Open Championship venue since 1977 having been the host to one of the most dramatic Open showdowns in history. The “Duel in the Sun” saw Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson square off against each other.
There is no finer place to be on a long, hot, lazy summer’s day and when the golfing day is done, what better way to relax than in the Westin Turnberry Resort, a lavish 5 star establishment one of the top 10 best golf resorts in the world.
3rd Top 100 Courses in the British Isles 2002
The Kintyre is a challenging test of links golf that runs along the same peninsula as its famous brother the Ailsa Course. Although it does not have the history of the Ailsa, it does have some great golf holes, spectacular views and in many cases asks more of you on driving accuracy and well worth a round. The 8th and 9th holes are two of the most impressive.
Course type: Links
Founded: 1906
Par: 69
Yards : 6976
SSS : 72
Designers : MacKenzie Ross
It has staged 3 Open Championships in ’77, ‘86’ and ’94.
Course type: Links
Par : 72
Yards : 6481
SSS : 72
Designers :Donald Steel
Culzean Castle: Built in the late 18th century for the Kennedy family.Clinging high above the cliff tops this castle is considered to be one the finest works of the architect, Robert Adams. It is possible to spend a night as a guest in the Eisenhower Apartment!
Robert Burns:- The birthplace of Robert Burns, the ‘Bard of Scotland’
Botanic Gardens:- Port Logan offers a plantsmans’ paradise, Castle Kennedy Gardens are famous for their azaleas, rhododendrons and erythroniums.
Galloway Forest Park:- Woodland walks and gardens.
Glasgow: This famous city is within easy reach and offers a wealth of cultural and historic delights. It is a mecca for those interested in the work of the architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Sailing: The Scottish maritime museum at Irvine is well worth a visit.
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