The Championship Ailsa Course

Turnberry Golf Links, 16 Maidens Rd, Turnberry, Girvan KA26 9LS, Escócia

The Championship Ailsa Course was originally designed by 1883 Open champion Willie Fernie, opening in 1906 alongside the railway line that first brought golfers to Turnberry. Requisitioned as an RAF airfield in both World Wars, the course was almost entirely rebuilt by Philip Mackenzie Ross after the second, reopening in 1951 as the links played today.

The Ailsa has hosted the Open Championship four times: 1977's legendary ''Duel in the Sun'' between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, 1986, 1994, and a dramatic 2009 finish in which a 59-year-old Watson narrowly missed a sixth Claret Jug. Since 2014, Martin Ebert has led a major restoration, creating five entirely new coastal holes, most notably the par-3 9th, played across the bay to a green by the lighthouse and now regarded as one of golf's most iconic short holes, with further refinements to the 7th and 8th completed in 2024–25.

Book your round at one of the world's great championship links, a genuine bucket-list test for any serious golfer.

At The Championship Ailsa Course, we have carefully designed our Golf Packages to combine refined accommodation with access to a selection of outstanding golf courses. By including your stay and your rounds in one exclusive offer, we are able to provide exceptional value at a preferential rate — ensuring a seamless and rewarding golf escape.

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Experience The Championship Ailsa Course at its finest with preferred High and Low Season rates and priority tee time access. Through our direct partnership with the golf course and access to the official fact sheet, we provide real-time availability, accurate course details, and premium booking conditions — ensuring a seamless, first-class golfing experience in the Glasgow.