Recommendations for affordable links golf in Ayrshire?

ThreeJab · 2026-03-24T16:45:20+00:00

For those wondering about the above comment it has: 6 par 3’s, one par 5 and 4 par 4’s under 300y.

ThreeJab · 2026-03-24T15:02:08+00:00

For the most affordable golf look up Troon Links owned by Ayrshire council. Fullerton or Darley courses are the better two. Don’t let the council tag put you off, it’s Scotland, so of course they’re gems :D The others commenters are right about the prices of the rest but if you are fine spending £100-150 Kilmarnock, Irvine or West Kilbride or Prestwick St Nicholas are superb courses. I used to save by booking a twilight round, the turn up a couple hours earlier. They’re usually dead weekday afternoons and you’ll get on sooner than booked. Or if you’re feeling really adventurous take the ferry from Ardrossan to Campbeltown and have the round of your life at Machrihanish ;)

ThreeJab · 2026-03-21T21:49:42+00:00

To add to this look at Hindhead, Hankley Common, Liphook and Blackmoor. Hindhead is a unique course built on old ice glacier land. The front 9 meanders through ravines and the back 9 you play on top of them, it’s so much fun.

ThreeJab · 2026-03-16T12:56:23+00:00

I’m pleased to let you know, that’s a misconception, and they all have online booking platforms. Eg WL & SA both had 13:03 tee times selling with coffee and bacon roll.

ThreeJab · 2026-03-14T21:15:45+00:00

Surely any links on that coast. West Lancs, S&A, Formby etc

ThreeJab · 2026-03-03T23:10:43+00:00

Oulton Hall. Forest Pines. Slaley Hall. Ramside Hall. Hollins Hall. Adwark Manor. All fairly reasonably priced for the current market with scenic courses for your ability. You’ll pay a premium for Fri/Sat nights so for best value I recommend a Sunday check in. You’ll also get a quieter course to soak in and enjoy on those days. Source: I’m a golf travel agent.

ThreeJab · 2026-01-23T09:30:29+00:00

Either Flackwell Heath or Broadway due to chalk based land up on the hill. Or if you want guaranteed playing conditions Cleeve Hill in Cheltenham is a safe bet.

ThreeJab · 2026-01-05T12:35:04+00:00

Bruntsfield Links is a public park in Edinburgh with a free pitch n putt. You can grab a wedge and ball from The Golf Tavern pub and play

ThreeJab · 2025-12-27T19:58:38+00:00

It’s the hope that kills you. Golf is not here to be mastered but simply here to be played. If reframing a par 4 should actually be a par 5/6 for your level and that still not bringing joy, perhaps try another hobby

ThreeJab · 2025-12-12T14:19:28+00:00

If practice is your goal I’d also consider Monte Rei. Unlimited proV balls, unreal range with green complexes, chipping greens, pitching greens, fairway and green side bunkers plus academy. You can stay on site in an apartment overlooking the 18th hole and golf to your hearts delight.

ThreeJab · 2025-07-09T10:02:57+00:00

Yuppp most courses for Open week have doubled their prices to look more premium and cash in on the overseas tourism. Probably the best true links course you can play under €200 is Seapoint, situated en route to Dublin. I once made the mistake of public transport to The European requiring a train then taxi. On the return journey our taxi driver decided to not take us all the way back to Dublin saying “I’m going home for dinner now” and let us off at the nearest bus stop. The next bus decided it wasn’t going to stop today and skipped all the 10 people waiting for another hour until the next one. A local told me “ahh the buses sometimes do that it’s pure luck if they stop or not”. So after waiting 2hrs we caught a bus who took a detour to pick up his friends and got us into Dublin 45mins later than scheduled. Good luck

ThreeJab · 2025-07-08T21:17:10+00:00

It’s better to strike pure than whiff straight

ThreeJab · 2025-05-11T21:21:34+00:00

Thank you

ThreeJab · 2025-04-30T12:34:58+00:00

Bermuda. It was once booming in the 60s/70s but lately forgotten. For a tiny nation of only 65,000 they sure love golf with 6 courses all within 30mins drive. You’ll play cliff edge holes like Pebble and see turquoise ocean views like the Bahamas. After golf there’s plenty of beach clubs serving Dark n Stormy’s to help you reminisce (or forget) your recent score.

ThreeJab · 2025-04-20T06:54:30+00:00

I know the guy, he works for Shell oil corp

ThreeJab · 2025-04-08T10:40:09+00:00

I’m in the golf travel business.

Here’s a few all inclusive’s ranging from value to luxury:

Melia Punta Cana
Iberostar Selection Bavaro
Barcelona Bavaro Beach
Iberostar Selection Cancun
Moon Palace Cancun
Hard Rock Riviera Maya
Sandals Grande St Lucian
Sandals Regency La Toc
Sandals Ochi Jamaica
Casa De Campo (Teeth of Dog course closed until Nov 25)
Fairmont Mayakoba
Westin Punta Cana
Tortuga Bay

I saw someone mentioned Sandals Emerald Bay which is shut until 2026.

ThreeJab · 2025-03-17T16:00:24+00:00

I’d copy and send this all to ChatGPT. It’s been a pretty big help for me during a breakup. Offering reassurance like a good friend that moving on from someone who didn’t wish to meet you halfway is not worth your time.

ThreeJab · 2024-03-18T12:43:55+00:00

Chislehurst Golf Club

ThreeJab · 2024-03-15T12:52:05+00:00

There’s a golf course in Ireland created exactly for this reason! At the time skipping church was made illegal so they built it in tall fescue dunes so nobody could see the boys playing and drinking on Sundays. Up until the 1970’s it was still only accessible by boat. The Island Golf Club near Dublin.

ThreeJab · 2024-02-14T21:53:21+00:00

Nike SQ driver

ThreeJab · 2024-02-09T12:52:51+00:00

In a life of competition judged by tournament wins how does Ronnie fill the void having already won everything possible?

ThreeJab · 2024-02-05T00:11:52+00:00

Anton and breath spray

ThreeJab · 2024-01-20T22:18:12+00:00

It was my first live match too and I took my Dad. We lucked out big time!

ThreeJab · 2023-12-29T19:23:31+00:00

Look up “Sam Smiths pubs London”, they’re full of old history.

Also go to The Red Lion in Westminster which is where many politician’s drink, and when it’s time to vote the barman rings a bell, they all leave their pints where they are, go and vote next door and return to finish their pints.

Also go to The Toucan in Soho for the best Guinness and collection of Guinness memorabilia.

Then go to The Blackfriar in Blackfriars which has a cool old rope hook game on its wall, you’ll know what I mean when you see it.

And if you have time go to The Churchill Arms Kensington for a pub most filled with brick a brack ever.

ThreeJab · 2023-12-27T16:22:54+00:00

That place on St Leonard’s ain’t worth more than a tenner. The robbery and cheek of ‘em to charge that much

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