The Marine Troon offers 89 guest rooms, an all-day bar and restaurant, a luxurious spa and fitness centre with indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms and more. Throughout the hotel, enjoy unobstructed views of the breath-taking Ayrshire coastline, the Isle of Arran and the legendary Royal Troon Golf Club, a nine-time host of The Open. Savour the best of Scotland’s larder at The Rabbit and The Seal, their restaurant and bar, where local suppliers and fare are at the heart of their cuisine. Breakfast is included in your stay.

Set in two acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Piersland House Hotel overlooks Royal Troon Golf Club. This architectural masterpiece is the former home of the Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky family and now the scene for one of Ayrshire's truly outstanding guest experiences. Guests will experience engaging, timeless ambience and charm when staying At Piersland House. Share an exceptional food and beverage experience with a following of local discerning diners. No Scottish country house experience is complete without an eclectic range of individual styled and contrasting guest accommodations. Guest room choices range from standard, or larger superior rooms all well-appointed with amenities such as tea and coffee-making sets and mini-bar.

Located on the stunning Ayrshire coast just 55 minutes from Glasgow Airport and 30 from Prestwick, Turnberry offers spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde to Arran, the Mull of Kintyre and Ailsa Craig. The hotel boasts one of Europe's finest leisure complexes, where one can avail of numerous facilities including a magnificent 20 metre pool, hydrotherapy suite, squash courts, saunas, solarium and gymnasium, trekking and tennis are also available on the estate. Each of the 132 luxurious bedroooms and suites are spacious, very thoughtfully equipped and, of course, ensuite.

Welcome to the Old Loans Inn, an award-winning four-star boutique hotel in the village of Loans near Troon and part of the privately-owned, proudly independent SimpsInns group. The Old Loans Inn was an authentic 18th Century Scottish Coaching Inn before it was transformed into its current guise as a much sought-after 20-bedroom four-star hotel with a big reputation for quality food at affordable prices and using excellent produce from Ayrshire's local larder. Part of the Old Loans Inn charm has been the ability to provide 21st century luxury, yet maintain its original charm and ambiance by keeping the likes of the original stone walls and feature fireplace which houses the roaring fire in winter. The hotel houses some of the finest bedrooms in Ayrshire; understated luxury and in keeping with a contemporary Scotland theme. Bathrooms include powerful rain showers, and all Inn rooms have king size beds (can be split into Twins) and you'll find space aplenty for your comfort and convenience.

Par 71, yardage 7,150. This private club was founded in 1878 and has hosted the Open Championships on a number of occasions. Royal Troon features holes like the original Postage Stamp (No.8) where Tiger Woods had so much trouble in 1997. 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 No. 13 hole has proven to be the most difficult to par during the Open Championships. Maximum handicap: 20 men, 30 women.

Par 71, yardage 6,289. Although a links course, the Portland is a little more sheltered than the Royal Troon Old Course and, of course, shorter. The holes meander through terrain filled with gorse and broom and has a generous helping of par-3s, five in all. This is tempered however, with four par-5s, all of which are on the back nine. Unfairly overshadowed by its bigger brother, Portland is a genuine links course and remains in excellent condition throughout the year. Maximum handicap: 20 men, 30 women.

Long regarded as one of the finest courses in the world, the Ailsa came to international prominence with the famous "Duel in the Sun" between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson over the four days of the 1977 Open. The Ailsa has hosted four Open Championships and is consistently rated as one of Britain's top three courses, confirmation that gives it eminence worlwide, with regular rankings within the world's top 20 courses. Set alongside the glorious Ayrshire coastline, with Arran and Ailsa Craig as backdrops, the par-71, 6,474-yard Turnberry Ailsa scenery mesmerizes golfers as they navigate one of the most challenging and stunning golf courses in the world. Perhaps the ninth hole is Turnberry's trademark, the remote tee set on a rocky promontory on the edge of the sea, the drive across the corner of the bay and a glimpse of the site of Bruce's Castle. Golfers can stop at the turn for a "wee dram" or a quick lunch at the Turnberry iconic lighthouse before continuing your round over the last nine.

Par 71, yardage 6,544. This Ayrshire course holds a special place in the golfing history books, having been the venue for the first-ever Open Championship back in 1860. It last staged an Open in 1925, and the Clubhouse is truly a museum to behold! Ask your Golf Vacation Specialist about adding the "Prestwick Experience" to your trip for sure. Also take some time to walk the streets of the town of Prestwick and visit the Red Lion Inn, where the idea for The Open was hatched over a few pints! The first tee sits beside Prestwick Station and the railway line runs all the way down the right-hand side of the opening hole. There are plenty of other holes where a score can come off the tracks, though, the huge 'Cardinal Bunker' providing potential trouble at the third and the 'Himalayas' having to be negotiated at the 206-yard par-3 fifth hole. Maximum handicap: 24 men, 28 women.

Par 72, yardage 7,300. The newest addition to Loch Lomond Golf Club is Dundonald. Situated by the sea near the legendary town of Troon, Dundonald's soil and climate conditions make the course suitable for year-round play. Designer Phillips said: "My desire was to create a championship Ayrshire-style links course that felt and played as though it was an old rediscovered course, by integrating newly constructed features with existing site features".

Gailes Links is a top rated world championship links located near Open venues at Turnberry and Royal Troon in Ayrshire. Gailes Links course which has hosted major championship tournaments was designed by Willie Park of Musselburgh. Gailes was opened in 1892 by Glasgow Golf Club the 9th oldest golf club in the world. Its west coast setting and fabulous condition makes it ideal for summer and winter golf in Scotland. It is simply traditional links at its best.

Par 71, yardage 6,639. This course, near Irvine on the Ayrshire coast, is regarded as a true Scottish links. Featuring undulating terrain, rolling fairways and some of the thickest links rough in Scotland, it provides an almighty test that should be enjoyed time and again. The narrow fairways demand consummate positioning from the tee, and with so many greens tucked away in little hollows or dells, your patience and concentration is pushed to the limit. The middle section of the course can become increasingly difficult when the wind comes off the sea. Simply keeping your mind on the task at hand amid sweeping winds is a challenge in itself.

Par 72, yardage 6,852. Founded in 1887, this club has had an illustrious history and has been an Open Championship qualifying course on occasion. The Barassie course, which incorporates nine of the original and the nine new holes, offers one of the most challenging links tests on the Ayrshire coast. It has already hosted the British Amateur Championships, the European Youths and the Junior Open. Barassie continues to offer the player - visitor and member alike - a continuing challenge.