One of the very best courses in the world, Royal Troon should be on any “must play” list.
At a glance
Golf courses
7 times host of The Open, The Old Course at Royal Troon is one of the great links courses in Scotland. The back nine is one of the toughest in world golf. There is also the slightly shorter Portland course, which also provides a great round.
Portland Course (Royal Troon Golf Club)
The Portland Course, also a links, is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and has a generous helping of par 3's, five in all. This is tempered however, with four par 5's, all of which are on the back nine.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6289. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Danderin'Inn | 462 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | Kyle | 427 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | Whins | 352 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 4 | Wrack | 194 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Warren | 349 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 15 |
| 6 | The Wood | 409 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | Spring | 368 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 | Gravel | 147 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
| 9 | Piersland | 420 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Out | 3128 | | 34 | | | 34 | |
| 10 | Duke | 154 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| 11 | Skeldon | 494 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Goat | 485 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 13 | Siberia | 353 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
| 14 | Puddock | 214 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 15 | The Road | 498 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Titchfield | 155 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| 17 | Fullarton | 311 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 18 | Home | 497 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 14 |
| In | 3161 | | 37 | | | 37 | |
| Total | 6289 | | 71 | | | 71 | |
Old Course (Royal Troon Golf Club)
The Royal Troon Old Course has held The Open Championship seven times. It is one of the great links courses in Scotland and with the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential. Players should make their scores on the outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make the back nine extremely difficult.
18 Holes, Par 71, Yardage 7119. Links.
| Hole | Name | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | Seal | 348 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 348 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | Black Rock | 369 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 369 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | Gyaws | 366 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 366 | 4 | 11 |
| 4 | Dunure | 476 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 476 | 5 | 4 |
| 5 | Greenan | 183 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 183 | 3 | 14 |
| 6 | Turnberry | 518 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 518 | 5 | 2 |
| 7 | Tel-el-Kebir | 354 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 354 | 4 | 9 |
| 8 | Postage Stamp | 114 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 114 | 3 | 18 |
| 9 | The Monk | 375 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 375 | 4 | 5 |
| Out | 3103 | | 36 | | 3103 | 36 | |
| 10 | Sandhills | 367 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 367 | 6 | 10 |
| 11 | The Railway | 357 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 357 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | The Fox | 377 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 377 | 4 | 6 |
| 13 | Burmah | 382 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 382 | 4 | 12 |
| 14 | Alton | 167 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 167 | 3 | 15 |
| 15 | Crosbie | 433 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 433 | 4 | 3 |
| 16 | Well | 504 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 504 | 5 | 8 |
| 17 | Rabbit | 167 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 167 | 3 | 13 |
| 18 | Craigend | 344 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 344 | 4 | 17 |
| In | 3098 | | 37 | | 3098 | 37 | |
| Total | 6201 | | 73 | | 6201 | 73 | |
Accommodation
You can stay at the following hotels: Parkstone Hotel, Ramada Ayr and The Marine Hotel Troon.
Where you can stay
Parkstone Hotel from £229pp
3 star
Situated on the seafront overlooking the Isle of Arran and the Firth of Clyde, the hotel has great views of the ocean. Try some of the famed local cuisine in the restaurant.
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Turnberry from £229pp
5 star
Staying at Turnberry means that you can choose between staying in the magnificent Turnberry hotel, which opened back in 1906 or the luxury lodges that can sleep up to 16 guests. Turnberry also has a fantastic well equipped spa for those looking to treat themselves.
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Ramada Ayr Hotel from £155pp
3 star
A golf break to the stylish 3* Ramada Ayr hotel means that you can be situated in the heart of the Scottish Burns Country and be surrounded by spectacular views of the Scottish coastline whilst having all the amenities that you may need for your stay.
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The Marine Hotel Troon from £399pp
4 star
Set on the eye-catching Ayrshire coast looking out on to the Isle of Arran, this 4* hotel recently underwent a £3.5m refurbishment of all the bedrooms and public areas, and created three new spa rooms in the Bodysense Health and Leisure Club.
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“The Postage Stamp”, the 8th hole on the Old Course, is one of the shortest Par 3’s at any Open venue.
Location
Troon, Scotland.
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