Gailes Links Golf Course
A magnificent links on the Ayshire coast
Located just a stone's throw from the west coast of Scotland, Gailes Links Golf Course is one of the jewels of traditional Scottish golf. Founded in 1892 by Open winner Willie Fernie, then redesigned in 1912 by another legendary champion, Willie Park Jnr, this course is an integral part of the prestigious Glasgow Golf Club, founded in 1787 – the 9th oldest golf club in the world.
Glasgow
- Number of holes: 18
- Architects: Willie Fernie & Willie Park Jnr
- Year: 1892
- Type: links
- PAR 71
- Slope 142
- Distance: 6312m
The course & its setting
This classic 18-hole links course impresses with its impeccable maintenance, its undulating fairways, its fast greens and the raw beauty of its natural setting, typical of Ayrshire. It offers a balanced golfing challenge, demanding for experienced players, but accessible to motivated amateurs.
Gailes Links has been the scene of numerous prestigious tournaments and has notably been selected four consecutive times (2014–2017) by the Royal & Ancient to host the final qualifiers of The Open Championship, as the only designated Scottish course on these editions.
History & Location
Ideally located in the immediate vicinity of legendary courses such as Royal Troon, Prestwick or Dundonald Links, and only 40 minutes from Turnberry, Gailes Links is an essential stop for any golfer in search of of authenticity, tradition and challenge.
Location
Golf hotels
The Gailes Hotel & Spa 4*
Nestled in the heart of Ayrshire, just 40 minutes from Glasgow Airport and within easy reach of some of Scotland’s finest courses, The Gailes Hotel & Spa embodies contemporary refinement and Scottish hospitality in a privileged natural setting.