Dundonald Links
About Dundonald Links
Dundonald Links is one of those rare places where you immediately feel the balance between challenge and calm. Just 40 minutes from Glasgow, nestled in arguably one of Scotland’s best golfing regions. A championship course that is the embodiment of modern links golf plays host to the Scottish Open, Ladies Scottish Open, and Final Qualifying for The Open.
Beyond the course, Dundonald Links delivers the full resort experience. Luxury lodges sit just steps from the clubhouse, complete with private short-game areas and spacious lounges perfect for social evenings. The award-winning clubhouse itself offers saunas, a steam room, and panoramic views of the course from The Canny Crow restaurant and terrace. Add in first-class practice facilities, EV charging, private whisky bar and the convenience of nearby coastal courses, and you have a golf break that blends competitive thrill with true Scottish comfort.
Sherpa Review
by Jamie Fleming
Dundonald Links is one of those rare places where you immediately feel the balance between challenge and calm. Just 40 minutes from Glasgow, nestled in arguably one of Scotland’s best golfing regions. A championship course that is the embodiment of modern links golf, wild and natural yet perfectly maintained. Whether you’re a serious player or a once-a-year golfer, there’s a sense of welcome and excitement that runs through every inch of this venue, where every feature feels planned to a tee.
Courses at Dundonald Links
Dundonald Links
Dundonald Links, situated on Scotland's Ayrshire coast, offers a compelling modern links challenge with a rich, albeit interrupted, history. Originally laid out by Open Champion Willie Fernie in 1911, the land was significantly impacted by the World Wars. The current iteration, designed by the renowned Kyle Phillips and opened in 2005, transformed the site into a course known for its impressive undulations, strategic gorse and fescue, and expansive, subtly contoured greens. While not directly on the coastline, Phillips masterfully utilized the sandy soil to create a links experience featuring wide fairways and thoughtfully placed hazards, including burns that come into play on several holes. The course has earned a reputation as a stern test, capable of challenging players of all abilities. Adding to its prestige, Dundonald Links has been selected as a venue for Final Qualifying for The Open Championship from 2023 through 2026, highlighting its standing as a championship-quality links.
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope | |
| Black | 72 | 7100 | 139 | 76.0 | |
| Blue | 72 | 6831 | 135 | 74.0 | |
| White | 72 | 6422 | 130 | 72.2 |
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