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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.

Bed and Breakfast at Fairfield House Hotel
1 round at Old Course, Royal Troon
1 round at Lochgreen Golf Course (Lochgreen Golf Course)

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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.

Course Information
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

Tees
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.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Willie Fernie, Alister MacKenzie
Opened for play	1896

Tees
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.

The Open at Royal Troon
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

Features

Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Club House
Championship Standard Course

Tips for visiting Royal Troon Golf Club

Oliver Gunning
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Whilst the 8th hole is the one that stands out for many, it is the drive and view off the 1st that stands most in memory for me. Whilst it's only a positional play off the tee, it is a great way to start what is sure to be a memorable round, following in the footsteps of the many great Open Champions who have claimed victory there before.

Be sure to allow time before / after your round to check out the clubhouse, there's a great deal of golfing history to enjoy.

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Ben – Reviewed 9 May 2023

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Underrated but an excellent choice for a more low key round. Carry your bag or get a trolley and go!

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Dave – Reviewed 7 Aug 2022

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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!

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Dave – Reviewed 7 Aug 2022

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Amazing experience at Royal Troon.

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Barbara – Reviewed 9 Jun 2022

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Wonderful experience. Possibly the best clubhouse I have ever been in. Definitely a course not to be missed.

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John – Reviewed 11 May 2022

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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".

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David – Reviewed 29 Apr 2022

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Tony – Reviewed 31 Oct 2021

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Arun – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

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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.

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Gerry – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

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This is the second course at Royal Troon but anywhere else it would be a top course, a great test of golf.

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Gerry – Reviewed 29 Aug 2021

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Fredrick – Reviewed 25 Jul 2021

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Mark – Reviewed 2 Jul 2021

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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

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David – Reviewed 31 Aug 2019

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Roger – Reviewed 4 Aug 2019

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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.

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John – Reviewed 17 Jun 2019

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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

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