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Dundonald Links

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Dundonald Links is located at the very heart of Ayrshire’s golf coast, effortlessly combining heritage & tradition with contemporary surroundings as well as luxurious finishing touches.

Following the £25m development, this Scottish Gem is fast becoming one of the most sought-after golf resorts in Scotland. Designed by Kyle Phillips, Dundonald Links has already hosted numerous tournaments most recently the Freed Group Women’s Scottish Open in 2023 and The Open Final Qualifying in 2023 and will continue to stage this event until 2026. In the past Dundonald Links has also been home to the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open, the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open and the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open.

Like many of his other projects, think The Grove, Yas Links and the aforementioned Kingsbarns, Phillips’ Dundonald Links has been quickly recognised by many as one of the best “new builds” in world golf and since its unveiling in 2005, it’s only matured, getting even better along the way, recognition of which came with the fact that this marvellous course hosted the Scottish Open in 2017.

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Golf Courses at Dundonald Links

Dundonald Links

Phillips' mandate was to create a championship links course that would reflect the traditional character of seaside golf on Scotland's west coast; but one that would also benefit from the newest construction techniques.

The new links has already matured well, and is attracting plaudits from far and wide with many calling it one of the best in Ayrshire. A welcome addition to the already impressive repertoire on the west coast – Royal Troon is just 10 minutes down the road – Dundonald Links is a majestic links that thoroughly deserves its place inside the UK's top 100. Dundonald’s most recent coup came with hosting the 2017 Scottish Open which was won by Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.  

The Dundonald experience begins at the main gates where, like Loch Lomond, you’re greeted by security who in all likelihood know exactly who are. This treatment continues throughout and the “member for a day” experience certainly makes everything more enjoyable.

The course itself lies between the impressive trio of Kilmarnock Barassie, Glasgow Gailes and Western Gailes so it is clear that Dundonald lies on hallowed golfing turf and while in its formative years, drainage was a problem during the wetter months, no such problems exist today. This is pure, firm and fast links golf in its finest form.

The total yardage can range from 5,560 yards from the Reds to a challenging 7,100 yards from the Blacks. One thinks the course might be stretched further when the Scottish Open comes to town but nonetheless it can offer an enjoyable and testing challenge to a great array of golfers.

Signature Hole – No. 12:  Par 4, 350 yards (Black Tees)

While some would suggest the par 3 11th at Dundonald is the course’s signature hole due its resemblance to the famous Postage Stamp at Royal Troon, it’s not quite the real deal. The short par 4 12th though, is a cracker.

Most players won’t need much more than a long iron for their drive here as placement, rather than power, is paramount due to the hog’s back fairway which will dispel all but the truest of tee shots. The fairway is at a subtle angle to the tee and once safely in play, the approach is played to a well guarded green that may seem closer than it really is due to some dramatic runoffs in front of the green.

With the Firth of Clyde and the distant Isle of Arran acting as the backdrop to this strategic and tricky little hole, this is an amazing spot on the course.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Kyle Philips
Opened for play 2005

Tees

Black 7,272 yards SSS 76
Blue 6,831 yards SSS 74
White 6,422 yards SSS 72.2
Red 5,527 yards SSS 72.9

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Practice Facilities

Dundonald boasts all the necessary practice facilities to allow golfers to get their eye in before taking to the links. An exceptional 330 meter long driving range allows countless golfers to warm up every facet of their long game and with turf grass teeing areas, you'll find exactly what you'll experience out on the course. No astro-turf matts here.

A basket of golf balls may be purchased from the Professional Shop.

At The Clubhouse

Before heading out onto the links of indeed after your round, head to the clubhouse to relax in the comfort of the Spike Bar. Here you can watch other golfers toil their way up the final hole while enjoying breakfast, fresh baking and a great choice of hot and cold dishes, not to mention spectacular panoramic views of the Ayrshire coastline.

Tailored menus for groups of 12 or more can be arranged by prior arrangement.

Accommodation at Dundonald Links

Golfers looking for some luxury self-catering accommodation in Scotland should look no further than Dundonald Links. With a choice of accommodation options suitable for small and large groups alike.

Golfers staying at Dundonald have two, four and six-bedroom lodges that can accommodate groups of 4, 8 or even 12 golfers at a time.

The interiors are modern, light and feature a host of amenities to ensure your golf break at Dundonald is memorable as possible. Each lodge enjoys fully fitted kitchen, en-suite bedrooms which can be set as a twin or double room, large 65" TV with Sky Sports, WiFi (maybe a golf and remote working break), outside patio area complete with BBQ and unlimited access to the putting green located just outside of the lodges.

The six-bedroom lodges also feature a large dining table suitable for 12 and a pool table so there will be plenty to do and enjoy when you've finished your day on the course.

Features

  • Pro Shop
  • Putting Greens
  • Club House
  • Championship Standard Course

What Our Golfers Say

9.2
Excellent
17 reviews
Bar / Restaurant 9.2
Facilities 9.8
Location 9.4
Room comfort 9.4
Staff 8.6
Value for money 9.0
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

William

27 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Our first time here, definitely will not be the last, a first class golf facility for our group of 12.

Paul

24 Oct 2025

Very Good
8.0

Lodges were great. Not much atmosphere in the clubhouse but very friendly staff. Great new style links

Sam

21 Oct 2025

Very Good
8.0

Everything was brilliant throughout the weekend, however we got informed when we arrived that the booking was for Mon, Tues, and Wed instead of our actual dates. We therefore had a delay as they had to move rooms around and 2 people had to move rooms after the first night. Dundonald were great with the situation but flagging the issue we encounted.

Danny

19 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Gavin

9 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Loved it!

John

27 Jul 2025

Very Good
8.0

The on site accommodation had no way of ventilating the room short of leaving the patio doors open all night. This made it quite uncomfortable. Unusual to find a room with such design limitations.

James

27 Jun 2025

Very Good
8.0

Mark

27 Jun 2025

Very Good
8.0

Hotel lodges were great Aga the manager looked after us Breakfast needs re visiting as to much queuing and coffee machine needs more than one as you have to wait for ages ! Other than that great 👍🏼

Adam

22 Apr 2025

Excellent
10.0

Excellent accommodation, breakfast was great, also ate in the canny crow restaurant after golf on Sunday evening and was excellent

Bradley

25 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

10/10 - Staff extremely friendly and welcoming. The lodges are amazing and the golf course is excellent. Would definitely recommend and return.

Colin

4 Nov 2024

Excellent
10.0

Great facilities at Dundonald Link, cannot fault anything Would highly recommend

Colin

11 Aug 2024

Excellent
10.0

Ole

25 Jul 2024

Very Good
8.0

Wesley

1 Jun 2024

Very Good
8.0

Let down by poor welcome experience. No one in reception desks. Changing car was difficult be we had 3 different answers to one question. So front of house was a poor experience. Pro shop was excellent experience as was dining

Martin

25 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Ricardo

25 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Accommodation was excellent. All appeared to be brand new and very well equipped.

Steve

12 Feb 2024

Excellent
10.0

Staff were so helpful and professional

What Our Golfers Say

9.2
Excellent
42 reviews
Condition overall 9.0
Condition of greens 9.2
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.6
Facilities 8.6
Difficulty 100%
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

William

27 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Dundonald was absolutely fantastic, in great condition for the end of October, a real challenge but a lot of fun.

Paul

24 Oct 2025

Very Good
8.0

Great new style links. Perhaps a solution needed about the crows. Our group lost 6/8 good drives to crows swooping off with the balls. Funny once or twice but ….

Sam

21 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Adam

18 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Gavin

9 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Very severe weather unfortunately!

Martin

3 Oct 2025

Very Good
8.0

Hard because of rain and wind but course in good condition despite 2 days of heavy rain. The course is great but not memorable, each tee is the same, low level but the course with the stadium design gives some challenging tee shots to shape if you are going for distance. Mac cheese pay at the Bothy was great

John

27 Jul 2025

Excellent
10.0

Carl

22 Jul 2025

Excellent
10.0

Course was in fantastic condition. First time playing it and was behind a four ball from the USA who had caddies. So just enjoyed the time we had on the course.

John

17 Jul 2025

Excellent
10.0

A true test. Poor shots really punished. Lots of Americans!

James

27 Jun 2025

Very Good
8.0

Mark

27 Jun 2025

Very Good
8.0

Lovey experience Look forward to playing it again 👍🏼

Phillip

13 Jun 2025

Excellent
10.0

I only it was hard due to being a short hitter but it was a great experience, practice area was like for a pro ,free balls to hit . Great

Gary

8 May 2025

Excellent
10.0

Chris

27 Apr 2025

Very Good
8.0

Great course and enjoyed every minute. Spoilt by playing Kilmarnock - Barassie and Royal Troon the previous days.

Adam

22 Apr 2025

Excellent
10.0

Greens were slower than Barassie, but still in great condition. Excellent course layout, very enjoyable

Bradley

25 Mar 2025

Excellent
10.0

We was very lucky with the weather which made the course play easier but still a good challenge and in excellent condition.

Colin

4 Nov 2024

Excellent
10.0

At this time of the year the course was average due to the rough dyeing off and easier to find your ball, although in the summer months I would expect the course to be much harder if you hit anything wayward. Overall great course. Killer bunkers located every where.

Colin

11 Aug 2024

Excellent
10.0

Ole

25 Jul 2024

Excellent
10.0

Philippe

2 Jun 2024

Excellent
10.0

Pity you play all the round with rain

Wesley

1 Jun 2024

Excellent
10.0

Paul

10 May 2024

Very Good
8.0

Enjoyed the golf and facilities but this is very much a corporate experience and whilst it was very well organised we felt it lacked the history and feel of some other tracks.

Martin

25 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Ricardo

25 Mar 2024

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic course and facilities. Half way house was very welcome. Greens were a bit bumpy but playable. Very lucky with the weather.

Steve

12 Feb 2024

Excellent
10.0

Fabulous course, especially for the time of year, highly recommend.

Mike

23 Sep 2023

Excellent
10.0

Beautiful clubhouse. Some great holes. Service by all staff excellent. Caddies were the best I have ever had in my life…!

Darren

28 Aug 2023

Excellent
10.0

Amazing course all the pads loved it

Andrew

15 Aug 2023

Excellent
10.0

Loved the course and facilities. Very friendly and welcoming staff.

Jandre

6 Jun 2023

Very Good
8.0

Super good new American style links course. Very similar to The Grove in Watford, but just as a links course. Nice wide fairways, and incredible conditioning. This is a course that any golfer of any ability can play. Nice relaxed atmosphere, nothing stuffy or pretentious.

Javier

27 Sep 2022

Very Good
8.0

Dagur

15 Sep 2022

Very Good
8.0

Terrible staff in restaurant only. Slow round. Everything else was great.

Dave

7 Aug 2022

Excellent
10.0

A "modern" must play. Wonderful condition, great facilities.

Adam

5 Aug 2022

Excellent
10.0

Mick

17 May 2022

Excellent
10.0

Fantastic course recommend you play this. Heart test of golf

Tony

31 Oct 2021

Very Good
8.0

Neville

19 Sep 2021

Very Good
8.0

A very tough course with facilities undergoing extensive development including new clubhouse and lodges. The course itself was maintained to a very high standard. Much more penal rough than at Prestwick and in a prevailing wind, much longer too. Bogeys were welcome, all too often tricky greens made double bogeys far too frequent. When the complex is competed this will undoubtedly become a signature course in the region with accommodation to match. I suspect it will price itself out of the range for many golf tours and will, like Turnberry become a haven for the wealthy tourist. So recommendation - play it now whilst you can!

Tony

6 Jul 2021

Excellent
10.0

Excellent links course. Staff very welcoming and helpful. Will be even better when clubhouse is open

Jim

29 Jun 2021

Good
6.0

No facilities at the moment

Anne

12 Jul 2019

Very Good
8.0

Really enjoyed our round unfortunately the weather was awful and rained for most of it but some interesting holes and lovely putting surface.

Javier

7 Jul 2019

Very Good
8.0

Good course, some spectacular holes, other were nothing special, condition of the course was not as expected, club house is like a prefab joint, good food though!

John

17 Jun 2019

Very Good
8.0

A very good golf course. Quite hard in places, but generally a good test of accurate golf. They also made us welcome, and we had a good day.

Mark

18 Apr 2019

Excellent
10.0

Another top class course, we loved it. Condition and layout fabulous especially considering right next door to Kilmarnock Barassie. We played twice, first day cold and windy and second day calm and showery....wow how different the same course can play in two differing conditions. Pro shop extremely helpful and did us a fantastic deal to play second time round. The clubhouse is not much more than a shed/container really but still welcoming and food in bar area lovely and decent price. Even given towels to shower after our golf on day 2, now that’s what I call service, well done Dundonald.

Dundonald Links Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a range on site?

Yes

Are there buggies available to hire?

Yes

How many bars are there?

There is 1 bar on site

Is there a charge for car parking on site?

There is complimentary car parking

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