SCOTLAND

GLASGOW, THE WEST COAST AND ISLANDS

Glasgow and the west coast of Scotland offer one of the most spectacular golfing landscapes in the world. Rugged coastlines, rolling dunes and the islands scattered along the Atlantic shore combine to create a golf adventure unlike any other.

The famous stretch of Ayrshire coastline near Troon is home to legendary venues such as Royal Troon, Prestwick, Western Gailes, Glasgow Gailes, Dundonald Links and Barassie Golf Club are all located within a remarkably compact stretch of coastline, creating one of the greatest concentrations of championship links golf anywhere in the world. Further south lies the standout course on the west coast in the Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry with its breathtaking holes along the coastline and Open Championship history it is a truly special place to play. For those looking for a real golfing adventure, you can venture down the Mull of Kintyre to Machrinanish Championship and Machrinhanish Dunes before island hopping to play Ardifn on Jura or the Machrie on Islay. Few destinations can match the sense of adventure and variety found along Scotland’s west coast.

Away from the course, Troon and Prestwick offer a lively mix of welcoming pubs and excellent restaurants and Scottish hospitality, Meanwhile, Glasgow is only a short journey away and provides a huge variety dining, vibrant nightlife and cultural attractions. Together, they create the perfect setting for an unforgettable golf trip.

Example Itinerary

Day 1
Arrive and check in at Marine Hotel Troon
Day 2
18 holes at Western Gailes
Day 3
18 holes at Royal Troon
Day 4
18 holes at West Kilbride

Day 5
18 holes at Trump Turnberry Ailsa Course
Day 6
18 holes at Glasgow Gailes
Day 7
18 holes at Prestwick
Day 8
Depart for airport

IBT Favourite Courses

Royal Troon Championship

Royal Troon’s Championship Course is one of Scotland’s most underrated links, a classic out-and-back routing along the Firth of Clyde with a stern inward half and a grand finish beside the handsome clubhouse. The iconic Postage Stamp 8th grabs the headlines, but for pure links golf, Troon is hard to beat.

Western Gailes

A firm favourite of the IBT team, Western Gailes delivers the complete links experience. Warm clubhouse hospitality, a magnificent course routed between railway and beach, and sunsets over Arran from the terrace all leave a lasting impression. Played across wild dunes on superb links turf, it is links golf at its purest.

Prestwick

The home of The Open, Prestwick is a glorious step back in time and one of golf’s most characterful links. Iconic holes such as Railway, Cardinal, Alps and Elysian Fields have inspired architects around the world, while the course’s rich history and unforgettable clubhouse lunch make for a truly memorable day.

Glasgow Gailes

Less familiar to overseas visitors, Gailes Links is part of Glasgow Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. Laid out by Willie Park Jr, it is a superb and demanding links where pot bunkers, excellent greens and subtle strategy test every part of your game. Sea views may be absent, but the course is rich in character and architectural quality.

Additional Courses

Courses

Royal Troon Old Course