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CHOOSE A HOTEL
Turnberry Hotel & Golf Resort | Glasgow Hilton
Marine Hotel | Piersland House
TURNBERRY HOTEL & GOLF RESORT
| Description: |
Hands down, this is our all-time favorite spot. A massive structure made even more dramatic by its hilltop setting atop the famous Ailsa Course overlooking the Atlantic, Turnberry has it all. A terrific spa, great restaurants, a British Open course with a second eighteen holes, as well as a small par three course, this Westin property is a "must see" for any trip to Scotland. We would suggest, however, that you upgrade from the non-ocean twins, which can get a bit cramped. |
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Turnberry (Ailsa) |
| Description: |
Few will argue if you contend that the Ailsa course, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Ailsa Craig in the distance, and beneath one of the most beautiful hotel properties in the world, is the greatest venue in the entire sport. One thing we can say in all sincerity is that your breath will stop short when you enter the lobby of the five-star Turnberry Hotel to check-in and catch a glimpse of this majestic golf course below for the first time. The property also has recently refurbished its second eighteen-hole course, which is especially suitable for a round on the afternoon of your arrival from North America. |
| Location: |
41 miles S of Glasgow |
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Royal Troon |
| Description: |
Home of the infamous Postage Stamp, the par 3 #8 (see inset), Royal Troon is another of those clubs where the experience depends as much on the aura of the setting as the golf. The celebrated formality of the clubhouse, (bring a tie), and the championship course's rule prohibiting women golfers harkens back to earlier centuries of golf tradition. Perfectly situated in the midst of courses like Turnberry, Prestwick and Western Gailes, the Troon area is the perfect start, or finish, to any Scotland golf vacation. A second course, Troon Portland, gladly accommodates women and is included with the greens fee at Royal Troon. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow |
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Prestwick |
| Description: |
At what point does it sink in that this quirky course played host to the first nine British Opens? Perhaps after the par 4 #1 Railway hole, considered by many to be the best opening hole in the game. Were it not for the fact that the Royal & Ancient requires that Open host courses be able to accommodate crowds larger than those possible at Prestwick, it would undoubtedly still play host to major events. Some hate it, but most love it. All who play it, however, will undoubtedly remember it for years to come. |
| Location: |
24 miles S of Glasgow |
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Western Gailes |
| Description: |
Despite being located among three British Open venues (Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick), there are those who firmly hold Western Gailes to be the best of the four. Nestled between train tracks and the sea, Western Gailes depends upon tight shots and a steadily fierce wind to defend its greens. One bonus to playing Western Gailes lies in the friendly welcome the club extends to visitors. Perhaps because it lacks the championship pedigree, the members and staff are especially accommodating and ready to lend advice on how to handle their beloved layout. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow |
GLASGOW HILTON
| Description: |
You won't likely want to stay in Glasgow while in the midst of your trip, but we suggest that you consider spending your final night there if you have an early morning flight back to North America the following day. With that being said, the Hilton is Glasgow's only five-star international hotel property and is centrally located next to the motorway. It is also within walking distance of the pedestrian areas east of the Central Station where you will find the best restaurants and pubs in the city (make sure to check out the Horseshoe Bar). |
| Golf Course Name: |
Turnberry (Ailsa) |
| Description: |
Few will argue if you contend that the Ailsa course, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Ailsa Craig in the distance, and beneath one of the most beautiful hotel properties in the world, is the greatest venue in the entire sport. One thing we can say in all sincerity is that your breath will stop short when you enter the lobby of the five-star Turnberry Hotel to check-in and catch a glimpse of this majestic golf course below for the first time. The property also has recently refurbished its second eighteen-hole course, which is especially suitable for a round on the afternoon of your arrival from North America. |
| Location: |
41 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Royal Troon |
| Description: |
Home of the infamous Postage Stamp, the par 3 #8 (see inset), Royal Troon is another of those clubs where the experience depends as much on the aura of the setting as the golf. The celebrated formality of the clubhouse, (bring a tie), and the championship course's rule prohibiting women golfers harkens back to earlier centuries of golf tradition. Perfectly situated in the midst of courses like Turnberry, Prestwick and Western Gailes, the Troon area is the perfect start, or finish, to any Scotland golf vacation. A second course, Troon Portland, gladly accommodates women and is included with the greens fee at Royal Troon. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Prestwick |
| Description: |
At what point does it sink in that this quirky course played host to the first nine British Opens? Perhaps after the par 4 #1 Railway hole, considered by many to be the best opening hole in the game. Were it not for the fact that the Royal & Ancient requires that Open host courses be able to accommodate crowds larger than those possible at Prestwick, it would undoubtedly still play host to major events. Some hate it, but most love it. All who play it, however, will undoubtedly remember it for years to come. |
| Location: |
24 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Western Gailes |
| Description: |
Despite being located among three British Open venues (Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick), there are those who firmly hold Western Gailes to be the best of the four. Nestled between train tracks and the sea, Western Gailes depends upon tight shots and a steadily fierce wind to defend its greens. One bonus to playing Western Gailes lies in the friendly welcome the club extends to visitors. Perhaps because it lacks the championship pedigree, the members and staff are especially accommodating and ready to lend advice on how to handle their beloved layout. |
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MARINE HOTEL
| Description: |
It is hard to go wrong with a terrific hotel property that sits right on top of the championship course at Royal Troon, so the Marine Hotel gets our full recommendation. Much like the Marine Hotel in North Berwick, lodging at this property lets you arise to coffee and breakfast overlooking your test for the day. The Marine in Troon is a member of the Grand Heritage group of hotels, and boasts two restaurants (one of which offers fantastic Italian dishes), a business center and a fitness club. Built in 1897, it was refurbished in 1997. |
| Golf Course Name: |
Turnberry (Ailsa) |
| Description: |
Few will argue if you contend that the Ailsa course, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Ailsa Craig in the distance, and beneath one of the most beautiful hotel properties in the world, is the greatest venue in the entire sport. One thing we can say in all sincerity is that your breath will stop short when you enter the lobby of the five-star Turnberry Hotel to check-in and catch a glimpse of this majestic golf course below for the first time. The property also has recently refurbished its second eighteen-hole course, which is especially suitable for a round on the afternoon of your arrival from North America. |
| Location: |
41 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Royal Troon |
| Description: |
Home of the infamous Postage Stamp, the par 3 #8 (see inset), Royal Troon is another of those clubs where the experience depends as much on the aura of the setting as the golf. The celebrated formality of the clubhouse, (bring a tie), and the championship course's rule prohibiting women golfers harkens back to earlier centuries of golf tradition. Perfectly situated in the midst of courses like Turnberry, Prestwick and Western Gailes, the Troon area is the perfect start, or finish, to any Scotland golf vacation. A second course, Troon Portland, gladly accommodates women and is included with the greens fee at Royal Troon. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Prestwick |
| Description: |
At what point does it sink in that this quirky course played host to the first nine British Opens? Perhaps after the par 4 #1 Railway hole, considered by many to be the best opening hole in the game. Were it not for the fact that the Royal & Ancient requires that Open host courses be able to accommodate crowds larger than those possible at Prestwick, it would undoubtedly still play host to major events. Some hate it, but most love it. All who play it, however, will undoubtedly remember it for years to come. |
| Location: |
24 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Western Gailes |
| Description: |
Despite being located among three British Open venues (Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick), there are those who firmly hold Western Gailes to be the best of the four. Nestled between train tracks and the sea, Western Gailes depends upon tight shots and a steadily fierce wind to defend its greens. One bonus to playing Western Gailes lies in the friendly welcome the club extends to visitors. Perhaps because it lacks the championship pedigree, the members and staff are especially accommodating and ready to lend advice on how to handle their beloved layout. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow |
PIERSLAND HOUSE
| Description: |
Upon arriving in Scotland and stepping into your first hotel lounge or local pub, you will likely notice that the Scottish are distinctively proud of their heritage as the world's best distiller of whiskey. With that being the case, we love the Piersland House, which was originally built by whiskey baron Johnnie Walker for his grandson as a private estate. Now a hotel with 28 individually designed bedrooms, the Piersland House has an award winning restaurant and, like the Marine, sits adjacent to Royal Troon. |
| Golf Course Name: |
Turnberry (Ailsa) |
| Description: |
Few will argue if you contend that the Ailsa course, sitting atop cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Ailsa Craig in the distance, and beneath one of the most beautiful hotel properties in the world, is the greatest venue in the entire sport. One thing we can say in all sincerity is that your breath will stop short when you enter the lobby of the five-star Turnberry Hotel to check-in and catch a glimpse of this majestic golf course below for the first time. The property also has recently refurbished its second eighteen-hole course, which is especially suitable for a round on the afternoon of your arrival from North America. |
| Location: |
41 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Royal Troon |
| Description: |
Home of the infamous Postage Stamp, the par 3 #8 (see inset), Royal Troon is another of those clubs where the experience depends as much on the aura of the setting as the golf. The celebrated formality of the clubhouse, (bring a tie), and the championship course's rule prohibiting women golfers harkens back to earlier centuries of golf tradition. Perfectly situated in the midst of courses like Turnberry, Prestwick and Western Gailes, the Troon area is the perfect start, or finish, to any Scotland golf vacation. A second course, Troon Portland, gladly accommodates women and is included with the greens fee at Royal Troon. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Prestwick |
| Description: |
At what point does it sink in that this quirky course played host to the first nine British Opens? Perhaps after the par 4 #1 Railway hole, considered by many to be the best opening hole in the game. Were it not for the fact that the Royal & Ancient requires that Open host courses be able to accommodate crowds larger than those possible at Prestwick, it would undoubtedly still play host to major events. Some hate it, but most love it. All who play it, however, will undoubtedly remember it for years to come. |
| Location: |
24 miles S of Glasgow |
| Golf Course Name: |
Western Gailes |
| Description: |
Despite being located among three British Open venues (Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick), there are those who firmly hold Western Gailes to be the best of the four. Nestled between train tracks and the sea, Western Gailes depends upon tight shots and a steadily fierce wind to defend its greens. One bonus to playing Western Gailes lies in the friendly welcome the club extends to visitors. Perhaps because it lacks the championship pedigree, the members and staff are especially accommodating and ready to lend advice on how to handle their beloved layout. |
| Location: |
22 miles S of Glasgow | |
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