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SCOTLAND: Ayrshire
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 Loch Lomond Golf Club
 Log Lomond is a private club situated
on the history state of Clan Colquhoun, state which is registered
in the Scottish tradition for the 12th century.
Drawn by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, the course is actually
classified 44 in the top 100 of the world. Surrounded by the high
hills and lined by the Loch, the course twists among trees, very
present, and wild nature, without appearing to disturb the slightest
blade of grass. Luxuriant fairways, splendidly maintained greens,
according to certain people this course represents the standard
which most European golfs should reach.
 Rossdhu House, a 18th century
house which was in a time the house of Clan Colquhoun, was restored
in all its original magnificence and now offers quality enjoyments
to its members.
Several suites splendidly decorated are at disposal to the members
and guests if they wish to spend several days on this magnificent
site.
Information:
Loch Lomond Golf Club
Rossdhu House, Luss
By Alexandria
Dunbartonshire G83 8NT Scotland
Phone: 01436 65 55 55
Fax: 01436 65 55 00
 Although the actual arrangement
of this course is based on the design of Willie Park of 1912,
the origin of the club goes back up to 1882, making Glasgow Gailes
the oldest ninth club of the world.
Glasgow Gailes is situated between Troon and Irvine and at less
than an hour from Glasgow. Possessing the subtle qualities which
makes it one of the best courses that exists, it represents a
real challenge. It is not accidentally if it regularly welcomes
The Open Championship.
Royal Troon Golf Club
 Always classified as one of the
best courses of the world, Royal Troon was create by Willie Fernie,
one of the most English golfers of 1878. It regularly welcomes
The British Open and the best description which we can make is
maybe the one made by the Motto Club: "Tam Arte Quam Marte",
what means: " as much by competence as by force ".
Latecomer in the circuit of The Open Championship, Troon nevertheless
welcomed on seven occasions the famous championship, the most
recent was where Justin Leonard triumphed, in 1997. In the course
of its history which takes place, Troon keeps the mark of its
champions: Bobby Locke, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf, Tom Watson
and Mark Calcavecchia, each player being a legend.
Prestwick Golf Club
The history of Prestwick Golf Club can be redrawn by the Red Lion
Inn, who is always at Prestwick Cross. The fact that this place
was occupied by a certain number of gentlemen of the region, marked
the foundation of the club. Evoked for ever as being the place
of birth of The Open Championship, Prestwick welcomed in all 24
Opens, the last one dating 1926, after which crowds were considered
too big.
The initial 12 hole course welcomed the first Open in 1860, won
by Willie Park. It was then widened to a 18 holes in 1883. Since,
the course has not change a lot, 7 holes stayed like the origin.
Westin Turnberry Resort
Turnberry Golf Courses
During more than 100 years, the site belonged to a railroad company.
Having served afterwards as battlefields during the second world
war, it was not far from disappearing. In 1946, the architect
Mackenzie Ross transformed the property into what will become
one of the biggest golf courses.
The Ailsa course
Better maintained than most Scottish courses, this ground which
extends to the border coast and over which alternate dunes and
cliffs, are one of the best representations of links. Named "Ailsa
Craig" because of the cliff landscape, from hole n°4
to hole n°11 which follow the sea, the course makes us discover
an absolutely magnificent landscape.
The evolution of Turnberry up to the envied rank of courses accommodating
The British Open, came in 1977, period in which Watson and Nicklaus
met themselves face to face in what was afterward called the "
Duel at the Sun ".
 Kintyre Course
Built on the imposed challenges by the famous Old Arran course,
Kintyre is a high-quality links. Wave-like greens, glorious fairways
, magnificent holes along the sea, and the whole in front of a
stunning sight on Kintyre, Arran and the Turnberry lighthouse.
Opened by HRH The Duke of York, the magnificent
Turnberry clubhouse is one of the best. Spacious and generous,
it answers all the golfers needs. The restaurant and the The Tappie
Toorie bar offers a panoramic sight on courses Ailsa and Kintyre
and on the sea.
At disposal: lounges for private meetings, pro-shop which proposes
accessories and high-quality clothes.
Rates (from April 1st till October 31st):
Price for the hotel residents, per person and per round:
- Ailsa $105 · Kintyre: 90 £
Price for the nonresidents:
- Ailsa the week: $130 · weekend: $175
- Kintyre: 105 £
The hotel
 The five star hotel possesses
an international reputation. It indeed proposes magnificent accommodations,
a sophisticated cuisine, lounges with a relaxed atmosphere and
a magnificent Scottish hospitality. Luxury and beauty are inseparable,
offering the ideal context for a sporting stay, a leisure or for
quality business.
All the rooms are fitted out with the same up-market standard.
Each is decorated with a unique style, possessing its own atmosphere.
Numerous rooms offer a sight on the ocean to cut your breath off.
Information:
The Westin Turnberry Resort
Ayrshire, Scotland KA26 9LT
Phone: +44 (0)1655 331 000
Fax: +44 (0)1655 331 706
 Marine Hotel
 With a matchless sight on the
Firth of Clyde and looking onto the fairways of the Royal Troon
golf course, the Marine Hotel represents an incomparable start
point for whom wishes to investigate the golf courses of the region.
With a warm reception, numerous facilities and a remarkable service,
qualities which date 1897, the hotel serves the reputation which
it deserved. Besides them individual characteristics which make
them unique, with a completely modern comfort, among 74 luxurious
rooms, numerous offer a magnificent sight on the golf course.
The Arran lounge is the ideal place to taste a cup of tea in the
light of the afternoon, or a malt whiskey by waiting for the hour
to taste the creative and sophisticated cuisine of the Fairway
restaurant.
Activities:
Walks along the beach, museums to be visited, distilleries, old
historic cities and especially the very numerous courses of the
region.
Information:
The Marine Hotel
Cromwell Road
North Berwick
East Lothian EH39 4LZ
International telephone - + 44 870 400 8129
International fax - + 44 162 089 4480
Lochgreen House
 Situated on a beautiful wood ground,
gardens and neighboring to the famous Royal Troon golf course,
Lochgreen House seems to come right from past. Built by the Morton
family in 1905, the house contains fine woodwork among which a
magnificent brilliant wood oak in the entrance and cherry wood
in the lounge. An accurate attention on the slightest detail stays
the mark of the hotel. At disposal, two luxuriously decorated
lounges among which one possesses a bar. One of the striking points
of the hotel an innovative cuisine, served in the classic frame
of the dining room. Each of the 15 luxury suites are very well
ordered, in an individual style consisted of antique furniture
and luxurious bathroom.
 Activities:
Tennis, bowling, sail, fishing, hourse ridding, shotting.
Near, the numerous golf courses of the region.
Information:
Lochgreen House Hotel
Monktonhill Road
Southwood
Troon
KA10 7EN
Phone: 01292 313343
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