Course History and Description:
Venue for the 2009 British Open Championship
Long regarded as one of the finest courses in the world, the Ailsa came to international prominence with the famous duel between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson over the four days of the 1977 Open. It was then, in brilliant sunny weather, that a capacity crowd was treated to an exhilarating display of golf from two of the best golfers the world has ever known.

Polls now regularly acknowledge the Ailsa as one of Britain's top three courses, confirmation that gives it eminence worldwide, with regular rankings within the world's top 20 courses.

The first three holes pose a fairly tough opening, particularly when the wind blows from the direction of Ailsa Craig, the dramatic rock 11 miles out to sea. From the admirable short fourth to the short 11th the Ailsa Course follows the shoreline, the fifth to the eight framed by dunes and the ninth, tenth and eleventh flanked by craggy rocks. It is a thrilling passage full of stout hitting.

Perhaps the ninth is Turnberry's trademark, the remote tee set on a rocky premonitory on the edge of the sea, the drive across the corner of the bay and a glimpse of the site of Bruce's Castle (Robert the Bruce, Scottish King, 1306-1329). The narrow path to the tee and the tee shot itself are not recommended to those of a nervous disposition.

The scenic glories of the Ailsa Course are to be savored - the granite dome of Ailsa Craig, the low form of the tip of Argyll and the peaks of Arran highlighting the changing patterns of light and shade. Closer at hand, the lighthouse, and the ninth's lovely back tee are other symbols of Turnberry, the hole's title adding an historic echo.

The Westin Turnberry Resort
The Westin Turnberry Resort enjoys a spectacular coastal setting with breathtaking views of Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig and the Irish Sea. Surrounded by Scotland’s most beautiful scenery, every visit is unforgettable.

Enjoy world-class golf on two championship courses, a superb nine-hole course, or at The Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy. Indulge yourself at our award-winning spa and experience exhilarating country pursuits at The Outdoor Activity Centre. Comfortable accommodations are available in our magnificently restored hotel (built in 1915), many with ocean views, as well as in two-bedroom cottages and six- or eight-bedroom lodges. All are stylishly decorated and feature the Westin Heavenly Bed®

Golf Travel Packages Available
“The Great Golf Break” at the Westin Turnberry Resort includes two nights’ accommodation and full Scottish breakfast, use of the academy practice facilities, one round of golf on the legendary Ailsa Championship course and one round of golf on the highly acclaimed Kintyre Championship course.

“The Monty Golf Break” at the Westin Turnberry Resort includes two nights’ accommodation and full Scottish breakfast, use of the academy practice facilities, 3 hours intensive instruction in and around the Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy, golfers lunch in the Clubhouse, a round of golf on the Arran Course with a Professional, one round of golf on the legendary Ailsa Championship course and a copy of ‘How to play Links Golf’ by Martin Davies in association with Colin Montgomerie.
 

Tee	Par	Yardage
Championship	70	6976
Men’s Medal	69	6440
Ladies'	75	5757

Golf tee times are subject to availability and black-out dates
and some restrictions may apply.

*All descriptions, costs and amenities are subject to change.