Glasgow Gailes Golf Course

When the Open Championship is held in Ayrshire, at Turnberry and Royal Troon, Glasgow Gailes is immediately retained by the R & A as one of the final qualifying courses.

Glasgow Gailes has been very fortunate that Willie Park Jnr from Musselburgh was its designer. His design philosophy was “ keep things simple”. Willie wasn’t a believer in creating greens with dramatic slopes, did not favour the “blind” shot and particularly in the case of Glasgow Gailes, had the foresight to leave the glorious heather and gorse untouched. He always believed Gailes to be one of his best creations. Generations since believe he was right.

The city of Glasgow is within easy reach and offers a wealth of cultural and historic delights. The city is also a mecca for those interested in the work of the architect and designer Charles Rennie Macintosh.

Enjoy a ferry crossing to the lovely island of Bute and visit Mount Stuart, the magnificent home and gardens of the Earl of Bute.

Alternatively, try the ferry crossing to the scenic Isle of Arran, and Brodick Castle and gardens, home to a National Collection of rhododendrons. Arran is also home to a number of ancient sites such as the Mochrie Moor Stone Circles.