Originally named Southern Gailes, the current Dundonald Golf Course in Scotland opened in 2005. The course has held multiple Scottish Women’s Opens, the 2017 Scottish Open, and will be an Open Qualifier Course from 2023-2026.
The club – which is part of our stunning Ayrshire Golf Tour – is situated on a triangle of incredible natural linksland. Designer Kyle Phillips utilized and added to this wonderful landscape, creating an even grander and more dramatic course to play on. Unusually for a links course, Dundonald Golf Club sits slightly inland and has several trees, which line some of the fairways.
There was an earlier course on part of the routing called Dundonald Castle Course that was in existence from 1911 to WWII. At 6,700 yards and built for the new longer distance Haskell Ball, it was one of the longest courses in Britain at the time. After WWII when the course was used by the military for among other things as a place where D-Day landings were practiced, the course was abandoned as it was virtually destroyed.
Purchased as a links course in 2003 for Loch Lomond Golf Club (LLGC) members, Kyle Phillips was commissioned to finish the course and brought his expertise into making it an immediate success and championship worthy.
A new era in Dundonald golf began in 2019 when the course was purchased by Darwin Escapes for £4.5 million pounds with the intention to make it into a proper golf resort. After an additional £25 million pound investment, it has been transformed into the perfect base from which to explore all the best of Ayrshire golf. Including Royal Troon, Prestwick, Western, Gailes and Turnberry.
Dundonald Links now boasts 2 luxuriously appointed 6-bedrooms lodges perfect to relax in post round. There are also individual lodge-style hotel rooms, fabulous dining and hearty breakfasts at the Canny Crow restaurant. The site also includes a state-of-the-art gym to complement the championship course and practice areas.
Designed by Kyle Phillips, Dundonald Links Scotland stretches over 6,700 yards of Ayrshire linksland, blending traditional seaside character with the drama of its inland setting. Mature pines and rolling dunes frame a course that is as strategic as it is beautiful.
The par-4 3rd tests accuracy with its dogleg fairway and elevated green offers sweeping views to Arran. The par-3 8th, one of the most photographed holes in Scotland, demands precise club selection as the wind swirls across its natural hollow.
The closing stretch is unforgettable. The par-5 16th tempts with birdie chances, while the final two holes call for nerve and precision. The 18th, played over a burn to a green beneath the striking clubhouse, provides a dramatic finish to a round defined by risk and reward.
From April to October, Dundonald Golf Links offers superb playing conditions, with summer delivering the classic firm, fast links experience and daylight stretching into the evening. Spring brings mild weather and excellent value, while autumn paints the course in vibrant color with shoulder-season rates. Thanks to excellent drainage, winter rounds at Dundonald Golf remain possible, though shorter days require flexibility.
Peak season runs May through September, with advance booking essential around The Open Championship and other major events.
Staying at Dundonald Links places you at the heart of Scotland’s most storied golf coast. Nearby Western Gailes and Barassie provide authentic links challenges, while the icons of Royal Troon and Prestwick, both just 12 minutes away, offer Open Championship pedigree.
Further south, Trump Turnberry’s Ailsa Course showcases some of the world’s most dramatic oceanside holes. Together, these legendary venues and hidden gems make Ayrshire the ultimate destination for experiencing authentic Scottish links golf.
The best place to stay for golf at Dundonald Links is the on-site resort, and for good reason. Its lodges and rooms are designed with golfers in mind, offering spacious accommodations, gear storage, and even practice putting greens just outside.
Being right next to the course means you can step straight from your room onto the fairways, while the modern clubhouse, excellent practice facilities, and stunning views across the Firth of Clyde make it a perfect base for a links golf weekend.
Experience a variety of Open Rota courses, including Prestwick, the birthplace of the Open Championship in 1960 and Royal Troon.
The newly refurbished Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry offers 14 particularly stunning holes along the coastline.
8 nights 5* accommodation and 7 rounds of golf
Prices starting from $9,887 per golfer
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The closest airport to Dundonald Links is Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It is about 6 miles from the golf course, a short distance with various transport options. The closest International airport is Glasgow Airport, a 30-40min transfer.
Premier Golf offers Ayrshire golf tours which include Dundonald Links. Also one of our packages for the Open Championship 2024 includes golf at Dundonald Links as part of the itinerary.
Yes, a Premier Golf tour includes all green fees and accommodations to make the experience smooth and hassle-free.
Yes, all Premier Golf packages are completely customizable to suit your needs. With customizability, you can experience only what you want to experience and in a timeline that suits your schedule.
Yes, Premier Golf Ayrshire golf tours recommend a round at Dundonald Golf Links and book tee times in advance as part of the package.
