Scotland, United Kingdom
Western Gailes Golf Club
Course Highlight
Western Gailes Golf Club has risen to 78th in the world rankings. This historic club is known for its demanding links layout with narrow fairways, deep bunkers and tricky greens. The 7th hole is one of the great links par 3s.
Tournament History
PGA Championship (1964), Curtis Cup (1972)
About the Course
Western Gailes Golf Club, located on the Ayrshire coast, is known as one of the most challenging links courses in Scotland. The course features undulating fairways, dune-filled landscapes, and strategically placed bunkers that demand precision and strategy from every golfer. Unpredictable coastal winds add an exhilarating element, ensuring a round that is as visually captivating as it is challenging. The course has an unusual layout, with the first four holes heading north, the next nine heading south along the coastline, and the final five heading north again. The 17th hole is a challenging par-4 requiring both length and accuracy to hit the green in two.