the best golf courses in glasgow

The best golf courses in Glasgow

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Golf in Glasgow

We show you the ranking of the best golf courses in Glasgow so you can start planning your next golf trip.

Glasgow boasts some of the best golf courses in Scotland. Historic courses such as Glasgow Golf Club, founded in 1787, stand out, and other notable courses include Prestwick, Royal Troon, Turnberry and Western Gailes, all of which have stunning sea views and a challenging layout.
In addition, Glasgow also offers a wide variety of tourist and cultural activities to enjoy off the golf course.

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TRUMP TURNBERRY
AILSA COURSE

THE OPEN VENUE

Trump Turnberry Alisa Course is a stunning golf course on the west coast of Scotland. Overlooking the Irish Sea and the Arran Mountains, it offers an exciting challenge for all levels. Designed for a unique golfing experience in a spectacular setting, it has hosted numerous major events.

ROYAL TROON
GOLF CLUB

THE OPEN VENUE

Royal Troon Golf Club is a historic golf course on the west coast of Scotland. It offers an exciting challenge for all levels with its classic links course design, impressive rough and deep bunkers. With spectacular views of the Irish Sea, Royal Troon is one of Scotland’s must-visit golf destinations.

PRESTWICK
GOLF CLUB

THE OPEN VENUE

Prestwick Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in the world, with a long history of over 160 years. World renowned for being the first venue for The Open in 1860. Its stunning natural surroundings, offering spectacular views of the sea and Scottish countryside, make it a must-visit golf destination in Scotland.

WESTERN GAILES
GOLF CLUB

Western Gailes Golf Club is a golf course on the west coast of Scotland, near Glasgow, which is located on a beautiful coastal strip of sand dunes. Designed by Fred Morris and Hamilton Stutt in 1897, this course is a favorite among professional and amateur golfers alike. It offers a challenging course with deep bunkers, undulating fairways and well-protected greens.

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DUNDONALD LINKS

Dundonald Links is a stunning golf course designed by Kyle Phillips. Located in Ayrshire, Scotland, it offers a unique combination of challenge and natural beauty with its deep bunkers, high roughs and undulating greens. The course has hosted major tournaments and is renowned for its impeccable maintenance and spectacular sea views.

MACHRIHANISH GOLF CLUB
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE

Machrihanish Golf Club Championship Course is one of Scotland’s oldest and most iconic golf courses. Designed by the legendary Old Tom Morris in 1876, this links course on the west coast of Scotland offers a challenging course over 6,000 yards in length, with deep bunkers, sand dunes and spectacular coastal scenery.

GAILES LINKS
GOLF COURSE

Gailes Links Golf Course is a links-style golf course located in Ayrshire, Scotland. Designed by Willie Park Jr. in 1912, this course has been the site of numerous major tournaments over the years. With deep bunkers, high roughs and undulating greens, the Gailes Links offers a challenging course for golfers of all skill levels.

KILMARNOCK BARASSIE
GOLF CLUB
BARASSIE LINKS

Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club Barassie Links is a championship golf course located in Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland. At over 6,600 yards in length, it is one of the most challenging courses in the region. It offers stunning views of the Irish Sea and features deep bunkers, high roughs and undulating greens.

PRESTWICK ST NICHOLAS
GOLF CLUB

Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club is one of Scotland’s oldest golf clubs, founded in 1851. The 18-hole course is in a stunning location and offers spectacular views of the sea and the Isle of Arran. With a length of over 6,200 meters, the course mixes challenging and easier holes, with deep bunkers and well-protected greens.

MACHRIHANISH
DUNES

Machrihanish Dunes is a golf course on the west coast of Scotland, designed by David McLay Kidd and located on the Kintyre Peninsula. This course offers an exciting 18-hole course through natural dunes and along the coast, with stunning views of the Atlantic. At over 6,300 yards in length, Machrihanish Dunes is a challenging course.

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Frequently asked questions about golf courses in Glasgow

It is estimated that there are about 13 golf courses in Glasgow.

It’s hard to pick the “best” golf course in Glasgow, as there are so many amazing golf courses and each has its own unique beauty and challenges. If we had to pick one, it would be the Trump Turnberry Alisa Course.