| If you are looking for a relaxing golfing break then | | | | clubs and got the lie of the land, you can head on |
| the Turnberry Resort in south-west Scotland is | | | | to either the Ailsa or Kintyre courses. |
| the place to go. Although there are hundreds of | | | | With a par-70, the Ailsa is the more challenging of |
| golf resorts in Scotland to choose from, few | | | | the two and its reputation certainly makes it |
| have such a rich and varied history of the sport | | | | stand out, having hosted three Open |
| as Turnberry. | | | | Championships. |
| Boasting three courses to challenge you | | | | If you play a round on this course you should |
| regardless of your golfing ability, you are sure to | | | | take a moment to pause at the ninth hole, which |
| enjoy the scenery surrounding the course just as | | | | is considered one of the most iconic across |
| much as the green itself. | | | | Turnberry's three greens. |
| Many famous golfers have teed off on the | | | | It is located on the edge of the coast on a stony |
| greens at Turnberry, with the Professional | | | | ridge, with the landmark lighthouse and ruins of |
| Golfers' Association (PGA) selecting the course for | | | | Bruce's Castle providing the backdrop. |
| some of its tournaments over the years. | | | | Although not as prestigious, the Kintyre course will |
| Turnberry has also hosted the European Open | | | | pose different challenges to enthusiastic golfers. |
| and Senior British Open competitions throughout | | | | The main difficulty faced by many is the weather, |
| the course of its history, which stretches back | | | | as the green is very open to the wind and this |
| more than 100 years. | | | | can mean that holes which seem simple suddenly |
| But if you are not up to PGA standards then | | | | become much trickier. |
| don't worry, because there are plenty of options | | | | Whether you spend your time on the greens of |
| if you are staying at golf hotels in Scotland. | | | | Ailsa, Kintyre or Arran, you should make sure |
| The shortest of Turnberry's three courses - | | | | that you take the time to enjoy the scenery as |
| Arran - consists of just nine holes and is the | | | | well as the golf. |
| perfect place to warm up your swing before | | | | Turnberry's beautiful setting and challenging design |
| tackling either of the more challenging options | | | | make it one of the most beloved golf courses in |
| available. | | | | the world and certainly the ideal place for a golfing |
| Once you feel that you have suitably tested your | | | | break in Scotland. |