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 Royal Troon Golf Club
Craigend Road
Troon
Ayrshire, Scotland
| Founded |
1878 |
| Course Architect |
Strath, Fernie, James Braid |
| Links |
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| Par |
71 |
| Standard Scratch Score |
74 |
| Length |
7,119 yards |
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.
The host of the Open Championship on seven occasions, and again in 2004, Royal Troon is one of the old, traditional links courses, where time has seemingly stopped, or is barely edging forward. Ladies have only recently been allowed to play the Championship course.
Nevertheless, Troon is a popular destination for visitors, ideally located on the Ayrshire coast and the par 3 eighth, the Postage Stamp, is one of the most recognisable holes in the world.
| Facilities: |
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| Pro Shop |
Yes |
| Carts |
No |
| Caddies |
Yes, on application |
| Pull Trollies |
Yes |
| Catering |
Bar and Dining Room. Jacket, Collar and Tie required. |
Major Events
Open Championship (7 times)
Amateur Championship (4 times)
2003 Amateur Championship
2004 Open Championship
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