Beginning with the seventh, the Old Course turns further inland, while simultaneously changing direction, on each of its next six holes, among hillier dunes and thicker vegetation, including …

Read all about each hole at Royal Troon, in our guide to the host course for The 152nd Open, taking place from 14-21 July 2024.

Mar 4, 2024 · Significant gorse at Royal Troon is found at the 9th through 12th holes. When the wind blows it becomes pretty cool and seems beneath a course filled with strategy and well …

Jul 12, 2024 · Royal Troon will hold the unique distinction of challenging players with the shortest and the longest holes in championship history. While every golf fan knows about the 123-yard …

Jun 28, 2013 · TROON, Ayrshire, Scotland -- It's a tale of two nines on the Old Course at Royal Troon Golf Club. The opening nine holes -- the first six hug the shore -- gently ease into the …

The Royal Troon Golf Club is a mainstay for west coast of Scotland golf trips and for very good reason. The club is a mainstay of The Open Championship, and hosted one of the most …

Jun 21, 2022 · A blind shot over a huge dune from the 10th tips brings you closer to Railway, the infamous 11th at Royal Troon and the end of many a good professional’s score. From a gorse …

Mar 29, 2023 · Royal Troon's Old Course is a superb and sometimes underrated links. It's a brilliant test of golf with huge skies and amazing views to the west. The layout flows brilliantly …

There are no bunkers at all on this hole but the severe gorse on the right can be punishing. The fairway is undulating and the second shot is played uphill to an elevated green. This hole is …

This hole has the beauty of the scent and colour of the gorse bushes, which line the hole. A delightful hole which bends to the left. The drive or long iron from an elevated tee should be …