Characteristics

Royal Troons Old Course is one of the great links courses in Scotland. The Old Course is a challenging test of golfing ability. With the wind to contend with, and deep rough interspersed with gorse and broom, accurate shot making is essential. Players should make their scores on the outward nine, as the prevailing north-westerly wind can make the back nine extremely difficult.

Royal Troons Portland Course is shorter & friendlier than the Old, but still a true links challenge. Designed by the Troon professional Willie Fernie, winner of the Open Championship in 1883, the Portland Course was opened in 1895 and subsequently redesigned by Dr Alister MacKenzie in the early 1920’s. The Portland is a little more sheltered than the Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom with a generous helping of Par 3s and Par 5s.


Courses

18-Hole Royal Troon (Old Course)

Opened in 1878. Design: James Braid, Willie Fernie & George Strath. Style: Links.

Terrain: Slightly undulating

Scorecard
TeeParSSSLength
Blue (Men)71757208 yards
White (Men)71736632 yards
Yellow (Men)71736170 yards
Red (Women)75766108 yards

18-Hole Royal Troon (Portland Course)

Opened in 1895. Design: Willie Fernie & Alister MacKenzie. Style: Links.

Terrain: Flat

Scorecard
TeeParSSSLength
White (Men)72-6349 yards
Yellow (Men)72-6162 yards
Red (Women)75-5811 yards

Practice Facilities

  • Driving Range
  • Practice Area
  • Putting Green
  • Pitching Green
  • Chipping Green
  • Practice bunker