Gailes Links Glasgow

Credit: Photography by Kevin Diss

Glasgow Golf Club was founded in 1787, making it the 10th oldest golf club in the world. As its city courses became increasingly crowded, the club established a separate links course on the Ayrshire coast at Gailes, which officially opened in 1892. Willie Fernie later altered the early layout before two-time Open Champion Willie Park Junior carried out a major redesign in 1912.

The par 71 course stretches 6903 yards from the championship tees and provides a traditional links challenge filled with heather, gorse and strategically positioned bunkers. Its narrow fairways place great importance on accurate driving, while the exposed coastal location means strong winds can dramatically change the difficulty of the course.

The Championship course has hosted The Open Championship Final Qualifying and the Scottish PGA Championship. The course is currently ranked 44th in the country by Top 100 Courses.

Useful Information

No specific handicap limit is currently published, but visitor bookings are available only to golfers of a reasonable standard
Visitors are welcomed throughout the season, with individual, group and tour bookings available
Smart golf clothing or smart casual clothing is required. Denim, jogging bottoms and combat-style clothing are not permitted
Caddies are available and should be requested in advance
Golf buggies are available and should be booked in advance
Club hire can be arranged through the Professional Shop
Any buggy, caddie or club-hire requirements should be included when making the booking

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