Golfing Accommodation

Ayrshire is world famous for its golf courses and it boasts three Open Championship courses; The Ailsa at Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon.

In addition, there are a host of quality links courses such as Kilmarnock, Barassie, Glasgow Gailes, Western Gailes, The Dundonald, Irvine Bogside, West Kilbride, the Turnberry Kintyre and Prestwick St Nicholas. In Ayr and Troon, you’ll also find three of the best municipal courses in the country at Lochgreen, Darnley and Bellisle.

There are other additional well-respected public golf courses run by the local councils the length of the county such as Girvan, Seafield, Bellisle, Maybole and Dalmilling. All of which have excellent reputations and provide an excellent golfing experience.

As members of Ayrshire Golf Scotland, we can offer preferential discounted rates for many of the best courses in the area. We are happy to book courses for you so please ask us.

Top Golf Courses Near Ayr: Explore the Best Courses Within 25 Miles of Daviot House

1. Royal Troon Golf Club

  • Location: Troon, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~5 miles from Ayr
  • Description: One of the most prestigious golf courses in Scotland, Royal Troon regularly hosts the Open Championship.

2. Prestwick Golf Club

  • Location: Prestwick, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~3 miles from Ayr
  • Description: The birthplace of The Open Championship, Prestwick is steeped in golfing history and offers a challenging course.

3. Turnberry Golf Club (Ailsa & King Robert the Bruce Courses)

  • Location: Turnberry, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~16 miles from Ayr
  • Description: A world-famous golf resort offering stunning coastal views and two renowned courses.

4. Belleisle Golf Club

  • Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~2 miles from Daviot House
  • Description: A championship parkland course set within Belleisle Estate, perfect for golfers of all levels.

5. Dundonald Links

  • Location: Troon, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~11 miles from Ayr
  • Description: A modern links course that has hosted the Scottish Open, offering challenging play for all abilities.

6. Irvine Golf Club (Bogside)

  • Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~12 miles from Ayr
  • Description: A traditional Scottish links course with a unique blend of links and parkland terrain.

7. Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club

  • Location: Troon, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~8 miles from Ayr
  • Description: A links course offering a mix of old and new holes, known for its fast greens and demanding layout.

8. Seafield Golf Course

  • Location: Ayr, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~1.5 miles from Daviot House
  • Description: A more relaxed and shorter 18-hole course, ideal for golfers seeking a more casual experience.

9. Western Gailes Golf Club

  • Location: Irvine, North Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~12 miles from Ayr
  • Description: A stunning links course set along the Ayrshire coastline, known for its natural beauty and challenging play.

10. Girvan Golf Course

  • Location: Girvan, South Ayrshire
  • Distance: ~21 miles from Ayr
  • Description: A mix of links and parkland with views of Ailsa Craig and Arran, offering a unique experience for golfers.