Interested in a round of Golf?

If you are planning a golfing break in Scotland, then look no further than Ayrshire, as it is your ideal holiday destination.

The whole of Ayrshire and the Isle of Arran is a mecca for golf enthusiasts - professional or amateur - with over 40 outstanding courses spread throughout the area.

Outstanding amongst them are the Open Championship courses of Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick, where the first Open Championship was played in 1860. These prestigious courses are complemented by many fine municipal golf courses.

The Marine is situated overlooking Royal Troon, yet only 15 only 10 minutes from Prestwick Golf Club, and 30 minutes drive from Turnberry, the venue for Open Golf Championship 2009

Ayrshire is world famous for its golf courses and it boasts three Open Championship courses The Ailsa at Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon the home of the Open Championship in 2009.

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.

Ayr and Troon you'll find three of the best muncipal courses in the country at Lochgreen and Darley and  Belleisle in addition there are other additional public golf courses run by the local councils the length of the county.

Other inland courses also provide a challenge including the excellent Brunston Castle near Turnberry or Loudoun Gowf Club just outside Kilmarnock. Prestwick also has a third course, the inland layour at St Cuthbert's.

For the James Braid trail aficionados you can enjoy three layouts in Ayrshire - Irvine Bogside, Routenburn and West Kilbride.