Overview: The Ailsa Course at Trump Turnberry is a breathtaking cinematic experience, widely considered the most spectacular coastal links in Scotland. Stretching along the Firth of Clyde with views of the iconic Ailsa Craig and the Mull of Kintyre, the course is defined by its dramatic cliffside routing and its iconic white lighthouse. Following a transformative redesign by Martin Ebert in 2016, the course has reached a new level of architectural excellence, particularly the stretch from the 4th through the 11th holes which now hug the water's edge. It is a place where the grandeur of the Scottish landscape meets the highest standards of modern championship golf, offering a playing experience that is as beautiful as it is demanding.

History: Originally opened in 1901, the Ailsa Course has survived a turbulent history, including being used as an RAF airfield during both World Wars. In the 1940s, the links were almost entirely covered by concrete runways, but the course was miraculously restored by Philip Mackenzie Ross in 1951. Turnberry achieved legendary status in 1977 as the site of the "Duel in the Sun," where Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus engaged in the most famous head-to-head battle in Open Championship history. Under the current ownership of The Trump Organization, the course has undergone further massive enhancements, solidifying its position as one of the world’s elite resort destinations.

Did You Know? The 9th hole at Turnberry was transformed in 2016 from a par-4 into a world-class par-3 that requires a heroic carry over the ocean to reach a green perched at the base of the Turnberry Lighthouse. The lighthouse itself, which was built on the ruins of King Robert the Bruce’s birthplace, has been converted into a luxurious halfway house, offering golfers what is arguably the most scenic snack stop in the world.

Trump Turnberry (Ailsa)

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