The Turnberry Ailsa, Course, ranked by Colin Montgomerie as “the finest links course in the world” has seen the making of golf history. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson played their legendary duel in the 1977 British Open here, and the battle for the coveted claret jug was re-enacted by Greg Norman and Nick Price.
The Kintyre Course, re-designed by Donald Steel to provide an even greater test of golf is fast becoming a serious rival to the Ailsa.
And the setting – spectacular! Untamed, rolling countryside and unspoilt coastline. Picture yourself on one of Scotland’s long summer evenings watching the sun sink into the Irish Sea to the peaceful ‘thwuk’ of ball on club and the plaintiff cries of circling seabirds.
While you’re here, you’ll want to take the chance to brush up on your golfing skills at the Colin Montgomerie Links Golf Academy. “The better you play, the more fun you have” is the philosophy behind Monty’s golf training packages catering to novice and experienced golfers. High-tech stroke and equipment analysis (and your credit card) can solve most problems!
A session in Turnberry’s spa recognized as one of the best equipped in the U.K. will soothe any tired muscles. A few laps in the pool, a personal aromatherapy treatment and you’ll be ready to pamper your palate with the extraordinary variety of offerings in the resort’s various restaurants.
Turnberry, now an International Westin Resort, combines old-fashioned elegance with all the bells and whistles of modern luxury hospitality and recreation. Join The Links Club for the experience of a lifetime!