TURNBERRY AND LOCAL COURSES

TURNBERRY
For countless thousands of players the world over, Turnberry is simply the finest
golfing destination of all. The scene of some of the most remarkable moments in
Open History, the legendary Ailsa is complemented by the dynamic
challenges of the new Kintyre Championship course.


AILSA COURSE
Long regarded as one of the finest courses in the world, the Ailsa came to
international prominence with the famous duel between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson
over the four days of the 1977 Open. It was then, in brilliant sunny weather, that a
capacity crowd was treated to an exhilarating display of golf from two of the best golfers
the world has even know.

Polls now regularly acknowledge the Ailsa as one of Britain’s top three courses which
gives it eminence worldwide, with regular rankings within the world’s top 20 courses.

It’s no wonder that Colin Montgomerie says: “Turnberry offers the best links golf in the world”.

Signature hole: Ailsa Course: Ninth (454 yards, par 4) – The championship tee is
perched out on a promontory of cliff with a sheer drop of 50 feet. Not for someone
suffering with vertigo. The medal tee is some 40 yards further on but still a spectacular
tee shot. It takes a 200 yard drive from the championship tee just to reach the fairway and
a white stone market shows you where to aim for.

If you are on this line, playing from the medal tees you will have a shot of about
180 yards to a large green untroubled by bunkers.

Ailsa – 18 holes, 6,976 yards medal tees), par 70 (69 medal).
Professional record 63. amateur record 70.


KINTYRE COURSE
Building on the challenges laid down by the famous old Arran course, the Kintyre is links
golf at its exhilarating best. Undulating greens, glorious fairways, magnificent ocean holes,
and all with stunning views of Kintyre, Arran, and the famous Turnberry Lighthouse.
Kintyre – 18 holes, 6,827 yards, par 72


LOCAL GEMS
There are many other less famous courses in the area that will provide enjoyable,
challenging golf at very affordable prices. There is a mixture of links, heathland and
parkland courses all with something different to offer. All are within easy driving distance
of the Turnberry Links Estate.