Open to all-members, visitors and groups. Individuals and small groups may request tee times.
Societies
(See Visitors)
Green Fees
Non-Resident:
Winter - Ailsa: H / Kintyre: G / Arran (9 holes): D
Summer - Ailsa I / Kintyre: H / Arran: D
Course Designer
Ailsa - MacKenzie Ross
2009 modifications- Martin Ebert/Tom MacKenzie
Kintyre - Steel
Location
18m S of Ayr on A77
Map
Facilities
• Golf Academy
• Corporate hospitality days available
• Conference facilities available
• Caddies available
About Turnberry
"Over the years, Turnberry's Ailsa course came to welcome, challenge, disappoint and thrill some of the most illustrious players of our time and their devoted fans in a variety of tournaments which culminated in the hosting of The Open for the first time in the late 1970s. Four of the most spellbinding Opens have been played at Turnberry: the 106th in 1977, the 115th in 1986, the 123rd in 1994 and the 138th in 2009.
But it’s not only the world’s best that can enjoy a round here. Every year, thousands of golfers of all abilities enjoy the thrill of playing an Open Championship course that’s open to all. Naturally, our guests benefit from preferential tee times on both the Ailsa and our other superb championship course, the Kintyre."
Exc. From Club's Website
Ailsa Course Changes
The Ailsa Championship Course, venue for the 138th Open Championship, 2009
To combat advances in technology, six new tees have extended the Ailsa Championship Course by 250 yards, 23 bunkers have been added and dunes and hollows have also been created. The 16th (Wee Burn) is now a risk-and-reward hole where the fairway has been rerouted; driving the ball as much right as possible now opens up an approach to a raised green protected by a deep burn.
The new tee at the 17th (Lang Whang) stretches the hole to 560 yards making it a proper par 5.
Taking the 10th tee (Dina Fouter) to the rocky shoreline has created a spectacular drive and two central bunkers as well as one on the right have been added which will lead to the players having to make brave decisions as to which route to take. The drive now demands a 200-yard carry over the bay.
Course Reviews
Spent a weekend as part of a mixed-handicap group sampling
the delights. Fantastic accommodation, great facilities, breathtaking golf - approaching the lighthouse is like walking through a film set. Not an ounce of arrogance and the warmest welcome. Put a couple of rounds on your list of things to do before you die - now!!!
Ian Buckingham March 1, 2005
