Troon Golf Trip Planning Guide
Scotland's west-coast links coast. Royal Troon's Postage Stamp, Turnberry's clifftop Ailsa, and Prestwick — birthplace of the Open in 1860 — all within a short drive of each other. Raw, windswept, bucket-list golf.
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
GLA (40 min drive)
$254–$660
$250/night
5 of 5
~$722/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Troon. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Royal Troon Golf Club (Old Course) — links, $300–$360
Host of the 2024 Open and home of the "Postage Stamp" 8th — the most famous par 3 in Britain
MacCallum's Oyster Bar — seafood, $$$ · 4.5★
Harbourside seafood at Troon — oysters and the day's catch straight off the boats
MacIntyre's — dive · Open late
Traditional Troon local for an honest pint after the round
Day 2
Trump Turnberry (Ailsa Course) — links, $600–$660
Clifftop "Duel in the Sun" links beneath the lighthouse — routinely ranked top-10 in the world
Arran Whisky Distillery Tour (Lochranza) — half day, $10–$40/pp
Ferry to the Isle of Arran for a tour and tasting at Lochranza Distillery — a great rest-day adventure
Scott's Troon — upscale, $$ · 4.2★
Buzzy modern Scottish brasserie at Troon Yacht Haven with marina views
The Lonsdale Bar — sports bar · Open late
No-frills bar with pool and music — group-friendly and loud on a weekend
Day 3
Prestwick Golf Club — links, $400–$432
Birthplace of the Open Championship (1860) — blind shots, stone walls, and history on every hole
Culzean Castle & Country Park — half day, $20–$25/pp
Clifftop castle and grounds on the Ayrshire coast — National Trust for Scotland
Lochgreen House Hotel — upscale, $$$
Three-rosette fine dining in a country house — the special-occasion dinner of the trip
Lido Troon — cocktail
Upmarket café-bar for cocktails when you want something a notch above the pub
Course-by-Course Guide
Troon has 5 courses worth playing, including 3 bucket-list tier layouts. 5 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Troon has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $250/night for the whole house.
$250–$400 /night
Marine Troon (Marine & Lawn) — landmark hotel directly over Royal Troon's 18th
$500–$1100 /night
Trump Turnberry resort — anchor stay if you're playing the Ailsa
Group Dining Guide
3 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
MacCallum's Oyster Bar
$$$Harbourside seafood at Troon — oysters and the day's catch straight off the boats
Scott's Troon
$$Buzzy modern Scottish brasserie at Troon Yacht Haven with marina views
Lochgreen House Hotel
$$$Three-rosette fine dining in a country house — the special-occasion dinner of the trip
Nightlife
3 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
MacIntyre's
Late nightTraditional Troon local for an honest pint after the round
The Lonsdale Bar
Late nightNo-frills bar with pool and music — group-friendly and loud on a weekend
Lido Troon
Upmarket café-bar for cocktails when you want something a notch above the pub
Activities Beyond Golf
2 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Arran Whisky Distillery Tour (Lochranza)
Ferry to the Isle of Arran for a tour and tasting at Lochranza Distillery — a great rest-day adventure
Culzean Castle & Country Park
Clifftop castle and grounds on the Ayrshire coast — National Trust for Scotland
Getting There
Fly into Glasgow Airport (GLA) — it's a 40-minute drive to Troon. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include McLaren Travel and Ayrshire Golf Scotland). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.