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Ayrshire Golf Tours

Located on Scotland’s southwest coast, Ayrshire is littered with world-famous golf courses that add to Scotland’s appeal as the number one destination for golf. Visit the Royal Troon Golf Course, Prestwick’s pure links course, and the Turnberry Resort, which was the host of four Open Championships. Not forgetting the Dundonald Links Course, which is rated one of the best courses in Scotland. 

In Ayrshire, you can take in some of the very best scenery and countryside in Scotland. Our Ayrshire Golf Packages also include five-star hotels, famed restaurants, and authentic scotch whisky – and our local representatives can recommend the best pubs, bars, and distilleries in the area.

Recommended Ayrshire Golf Tour

Key Features

Experience a variety of Open Rota courses, including Prestwick, the birthplace of the Open Championship in 1960.

The newly refurbished Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry offers 14 particularly stunning holes along the coastline.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

  • Arrive at Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, meet and greet your driver, and transfer to Prestwick, birthplace of the Open Championship.

  • Enjoy lunch and 18 holes on one of the less demanding courses in the area. A great introduction to true Scottish links.

  • Check-in at the Trump Turnberry, and relax into the 5* luxury resort.

Day 2

  • Play the Ailsa course, ranked in the top 10 courses in the world and host of four Open Championships, including one of the most famous of all time, ‘The Duel in the Sun’, the iconic battle between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson in 1977.

  • Reborn in 2016, Ailsa offers breathtaking vistas throughout, from Ailsa Craig, in the Firth of Clyde, and across the Mull of Kintyre to the Isle of Arran.

  • Dine at Wildings Hotel in Maidens, a short drive from the course, specializing in freshly caught seafood from the bay.

Day 3

  • Play Royal Troon, home to the 2024 Open Championship, and host of one of the most memorable Open’s in recent years, when Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson went head to head in 2016.

Day 4 – 9

  • Transfer St Andrews for the second stage of your trip.

  • Take a break from golf to visit a number of famous sights en-route, including Stirling Castle, unearth stories of Scottish hero William Wallace.

  • Lunch at Gleneagles, home of the 2014 Ryder Cup, and visit Glendarroch distillery visitor center, the oldest working distillery in Scotland.

  • Stay at Old Course Hotel, golf at Kingsbarns, Dumbarnie Links and Carnoustie, plus our team will enter you into the Old Course ballot for every day of your stay in St Andrews, if successful your itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.

Tour Summary

8 nights accommodation based on twin/double share, including daily breakfast 

7 rounds of golf 

On Site assistance of a Premier Golf Representative 

All taxes and fees included

Intimidating narrow tee shot over the dunes at Royal Troon, Scotland
Royal Troon, Scotland

Pricing

5* package from $9,720

Based on travel in mid-season (Spring & Fall), group of 4 golfers sharing twin/double, including Airport, Hotel & Golf Transfers.

Ayrshire Golf Highlights

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Famous Historic Golf Coastline
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World Class Championship Golf
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Best Time to Travel May & September
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Best Weather June – August
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Exceptional Facilities
Turnberry Ailsa Course

7 Best Courses in Ayrshire & Scotland’s West Coast You Can Play

Scotland’s breathtaking west coast in Ayrshire is home to some world-class golf courses, including several open to the public. From the dramatic landscapes of Dundonald Links to the iconic views at the Ailsa Course in Turnberry Resort, these courses provide a mix of history, beauty, and demanding play.

Perfect for golf enthusiasts seeking both challenge and charm, here are Premier Golf’s must-visit Ayrshire golf courses.

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Ayrshire Golf FAQs

According to some sources, there are 43 golf courses in Ayrshire, excluding the seven on the Isle of Arran. Ayrshire also has three Open Championship venues, including Prestwick Golf Club, Royal Troon, and Turnberry.

Ayrshire is home to many world-class golf courses. Some notable examples in our Ayrshire golf tour packages include the Royal Troon, Dumbarnie Links, Turnberry, and Prestwick.

Our custom Ayrshire Golf Tours package is comprehensive, offering up to 8 nights of accommodation, 7 rounds of golf, on-site assistance, and more. It can be combined with other regions, including Edinburgh & East Lothian or St Andrews, for a fuller experience.

Yes, we recommend combining your Ayrshire golf tour with a tour of Edinburgh & East Lothian or St. Andrews.