Good for a walk, particularly to the walled garden and recently refurbished greenhouse. Has gained…read morea substantial playpark since I was last there as a child and it's a shame the hotel and one of the entrance lodges are in states of disrepair. As I'm not a golfer I can't comment on the course or related facilities themselves but it was getting a lot of use on Easter Saturday so that probably speaks for itself.

The caddy program is disgraceful. My caddy appeared drunk, disheveled and more keen on betting on…read moreour players scores than caddying. It was extremely distracting and ruined our round. I expected more from a course of this repute. Use a trolly and skip caddies at Turnberry ... or perhaps skip Turnberry? There are many other options nearer Troon and Prestwick!

Fantastic golf course. Home to several Open Championships. Secluded course that lines the Irish…read moreSea. Stunning views and superb layout. The club house is fabulous and steeped with history. A must play for any avid golfer. Being a +0.5 handicap, this is still a challenging course.

Home of the 1st Open Golf Championship. Caddies are Brilliant and the course is challenging but…read moreforgiving.

This is one of the best links golf courses in Scotland if not the world. Difficult to get to from…read moreEdinburgh - it is a long but stunning drive. You can also fly from Glasgow Airport. The first hole is one of the best opening holes in golf hitting over the Machrihanish beach. Even if you do take on too much beach you usually still have a shot from the firm sand. Retire to the clubhouse to sample the superb local Springbank malt. You will definitely want to come back to play it again.

This must be one of the best if least known links courses in Scotland. Its a long haul to get…read morethere. The numerous bunkers, small but well tended green, punishing rough and an ever present wind from a breeze to a full blown gale make it a superb test of golf. When you think you have mastered it the weather and wind will change and its a different course. The first hole really is one of the most testing in the world. After a great days golf you will find the warmest of welcomes in the Clubhouse which offers good food and an extensive range of whisky