Belfast Troon Ferry, Royal Troon Golf Scotland, Golf History

Royal Troon Golf Course, Golf History Scotland, Golf Vacations Scotland, Troon Golf Courses

The Ayrshire coast boasts some of Scotlands oldest and most acclaimed golf courses. Here at Troon, the Royal Troon Golf club dates back to 1878 and started live as a six hole course. By 1888 Royal Troon had been extended to 18 holes covering around 3 miles. When the Open Championships were hosted here in 1997 the course covered a huge 7000 yards. If you're planning a golf vacation on the Ayrshire coast, and play here at Royal Troon on the Old Course you are indeed touching golf history. Scotland is widely accredited as the birthplace of golf.

Ever evolving, there are today three golf courses at Royal Troon, the historic Old Course, and the Portland links course with a smaller Par 3 course consisting of 9 holes which is perfect for juniors and those looking to improve and practice their game. Royal Troon plays host to numerous world class golf competitions including the Open Championships, the Scottish Championships and more. Check the Royal Troon Golf Club weblink right for forthcoming dates and visitor information. You can pre-book your golf play here on-line.

Royal Troon is ideally located just north of Glasgow Prestwick Airport (10 minutes) and a swift drive from Glasgow via the A77 or A736. Once in Troon follow the signs for Royal Troon Golf.

Royal Troon Golf Club, Craigend Road, Troon KA10 6EP. Ayrshire, Scotland. Tel. 01292 311555. (see the Golf Scotland weblink right for details on numerous other Scottish golf courses in the South West Scotland area including more historic golf courses at both Prestwick and Turnberry. Around Troon you've a selection of 6 golf courses including the popular Troon North Golf Course).

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Troon Ferry to Larne Ireland, Troon Ferries P&O

P&O Irish Sea Ferries (weblink right) run a regular Express ferry service between Troon and Larne (Larne is just to the north of Belfast on the Irish north east coast). The trip takes under 2 hours, making daytrips more than feasible.

On-board the P&O Express ferry you're treated to numerous services including ample shopping opportunities, cafes, bars and restaurant facilities. Take your car or go as a foot-passenger. You can pre-book online via the P&O ferry website.

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Golf Vacations Scotland & Ireland Golf Tours

With the fast ferry service from Troon to Larne, just north of Belfast, you might want to consider combining visits to both Scottish and Irish golf courses during your Golf Vacation. Moving across to the Belfast and Larne areas of Northern Ireland, you're in some of the most golf rich territories in Ireland!

You've six, no less, golf courses in the Belfast area including big name golf clubs such as Balmoral Golf Club and Royal Belfast. Check the Discover Northern Ireland weblink right for Northern Ireland golf club listings, plus the Golf Ireland website which gives comprehensive listings of all Ireland golf courses and world class competitions including the Ryder Cup!

Planning a full-on Scotland and Ireland Golf vacation couldn't be easier, starting on the Ayrshire coast. Push across to the Belfast golf area, then return via the fast ferry. Experience some of the many golf courses in the South West Scotland area, then travel across the centre of Scotland by car upto Fife and historic golf hub St Andrews. Why not indeed!

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