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- 1 round at Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club
Royal Troon Golf Club
Founded in March 1878 Royal Troon is renowned worldwide as one of the very best links golf courses and has played host to The Open Championship on nine occasions. However, the club’s Royal status was not granted until Troon’s centenary year under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
Located in South Ayrshire, just 45 minutes from Glasgow airport, the course is separated from the Firth of Clyde beach by raised sand dunes and is a traditional out and back links course.
In 1923 Royal Troon was the fifth Scottish course to host The Open after Prestwick, St Andrews, Musselburgh and Muirfield. In 2023, some 100 years later it, will host the tournament for the 10th time.
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- 1 round at Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club
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Golf Courses at Royal Troon Golf Club
Old Course
The Old Course is a classic Scottish links, you have to contend with a characteristic wind off the Ayrshire coast in addition to deep rough, broom and gorse.
The course measures 7,208 yards from the championship tees and locals will tell you to make your score on the front nine because battling home after the turn against the prevailing wind is often a case of damage limitation.
The Old Course at Royal Troon can claim to have the longest par five in Open Championship golf, the 6th at 601 yards as well as the shortest par three on the Open circuit, the “Postage Stamp” 8th at 123 yards.
The signature hole is the par-3 8th, named the ‘Postage Stamp' for obvious reasons; standing on the tee with a strong cross-wind, the golfer is faced with a tiny green, flanked by cavernous pot bunkers.
This is surely one of the most famous shots in golf and it was here, during the 1973 Open, Gene Sarazen managed a hole in one at the age of 71. He also holed out from the bunker the following day, what an amazing return to Royal Troon for Sarazen, who was in the field for Troon’s inaugural Open in 1923.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | George Strath, Willie Fernie & James Braid |
| Opened for play | 1878 |
| Previously hosted | The Open (9 times), Women's Open The Amateur Championship (5 times), British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship (4 times) & Senior Open Championship |
| Blue | 7,208 yards | SSS 75 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,632 yards | SSS 73 |
| Yellow | 6,170 yards | SSS 71 |
| Red | 6,108 yards | SSS 76 |
Portland Course
In addition to the famous Old Course, Troon can offer a good test on the Portland Course, named after the Dukes of Portland who helped with the construction of the docks at Troon Harbour and the coal mines in nearby Kilmarnock.
Opened for play in 1896 it was thought to have been slightly reworked by Alister MacKenzie after it’s sister course held The Open in 1923. Although shorter and less fearsome than its neighbour, a quirky mixture of par-3s and par 5-s make the Portland a genuine challenge for most, especially given the proximity of the dreaded gorse.
The course consists of two loops of nine that return to two clubhouses that are separate from the main Royal Troon clubhouse, one of which is exclusively for ladies. As well as the gorse notable obstacles on the Portland course include the railway line, ditches and cleverly positioned bunkers which all combine to produce a fair test to the visiting golfer.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Willie Fernie, Alister MacKenzie |
| Opened for play | 1896 |
| White | 6,349 yards | SSS 71 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,162 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,811 yards | SSS 75 |
The Open history at Royal Troon
Royal Troon has held The Open ten times and was the fifth Scottish course chosen to hold the event.
| Year | Winner | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | USA | -9 |
| 2016 | Henrik Stenson | Sweden | -15 |
| 2004 | Todd Hamilton | USA | -10 |
| 1997 | Justin Leonard | USA | -12 |
| 1989 | Mark Calcavecchia | USA | -13 |
| 1982 | Tom Watson | USA | -4 |
| 1973 | Tom Weiskopf | USA | -12 |
| 1962 | Arnold Palmer | USA | -12 |
| 1950 | Bobby Locke | South Africa | -7 |
| 1923 | Arthur Havers | England | +7 |
How to get to Royal Troon Golf Club
Royal Troon Golf Club is situated 8 miles north of Ayr off the A78, just 1 mile from Troon train station
Address: Craigend Road, Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland, KA10 6EP
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What Our Golfers Say
9.6
Excellent
18 reviews
Condition overall
9.6
Condition of greens
9.8
Speed of round
66.6%
Value for money
9.2
Facilities
9.0
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Alasdair
✓3 Jul 2025
Very Good
8.0
We had a lovely day which was going very well until 3 Australians wanted to keep hitting balls into us from the group behind. We had a 4 ball in front of us, so where did they think they would be going? Glad I have played it, but it a bit like Hoylake .... not sure I would rush back, when you have so many amazing courses around.
Gavin
✓28 Apr 2025
Excellent
10.0
Fantastic course. It’s a bucket list you must play
Chris
✓27 Apr 2025
Excellent
10.0
From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. The stall were brilliant and so welcoming. My mate and I played with another guy and he had a Troon caddy- Brian. They both made the experience brilliant. Tough back 9 but course conditions were faultless!
Ben
✓9 May 2023
Excellent
10.0
Dave
✓7 Aug 2022
Excellent
10.0
Underrated but an excellent choice for a more low key round. Carry your bag or get a trolley and go!
Dave
✓7 Aug 2022
Excellent
10.0
Another wonderful experience. The Postage Stamp alone is worth the price of admission! A must play. Always get caddies for new links courses you play, it improves your experience!
Barbara
✓9 Jun 2022
Excellent
10.0
Amazing experience at Royal Troon.
John
✓11 May 2022
Excellent
10.0
Wonderful experience. Possibly the best clubhouse I have ever been in. Definitely a course not to be missed.
David
✓29 Apr 2022
Excellent
10.0
Does not have the setting of a Turnberry but still a great golfing experience at this Open venue. Course in fantastic condition in April and very playable with fairway rough being down. Very friendly staff with accessible club house with lots of history , "smoking room" worth a visit. Had a lovely dining experience in the vaulted dining room post round (very reasonably priced). Did not appear to be a warm up range close to the club house other than chipping and putting areas. Best memory, managed to par the famous par 3 8th "postage stamp".
Tony
✓31 Oct 2021
Very Good
8.0
Arun
✓10 Oct 2021
Excellent
10.0
Gerry
✓29 Aug 2021
Excellent
10.0
This was a delight to play, it lifted my game and the greens were possibly the best I have ever played on. The sun shone on a perfect golf course.
Gerry
✓29 Aug 2021
Very Good
8.0
This is the second course at Royal Troon but anywhere else it would be a top course, a great test of golf.
Fredrick
✓25 Jul 2021
Excellent
10.0
Mark
✓2 Jul 2021
Excellent
10.0
David
✓31 Aug 2019
Excellent
10.0
Simply stunning the best course I have ever played every part of the course was in tip top condition not a blade of grass out of place WOW
Roger
✓4 Aug 2019
Excellent
10.0
John
✓17 Jun 2019
Excellent
10.0
Royal Troon was an absolutely great pleasure to visit and play. From the moment we arrived and were welcomed warmly by the reception and Pro shop staff, to the moment we left, we were looked after incredibly well, and treated with great respect. The course was a delight. Accurate golf was needed to stay out of bunkers, but good shots were rewarded by fair lies and excellent greens. It was in superb condition, and we all played better than expected on this championship course. Troon now takes its place at the very top of my golf courses played. Special mention goes to Kieron Stevenson, the Head Professional who went out of his way to welcome us all.
Royal Troon Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
How much is the fee for the caddies?
£50 plus discretionary
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
No visitor play
How many bars are there?
There are 2 bars on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary car parking
