Dundonald Links

Golf Course

The club features an 18-hole championship links course with a Par 72 layout. The yardage varies by tee from approximately 6,415 to 7,300 yards. The original course opened on 23 March 1911, designed by Willie Fernie, and was extensively remodelled in the 2000s by Kyle Phillips. It has a modern links character with generous fairways, undulating greens, deep rough, strategic bunkering, gorse, and some stands of pine framing parts of the course. More information can be found on the golf course page.

Tournaments and Events

The club has hosted major events including the Ladies/Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open from 2015 to 2017, the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open (men's) in 2017, and the Trust Golf/Women's Scottish Open in 2022 and 2023. It is also set to host the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open in 2024, along with Final Qualifying for The Open scheduled through 2026. Earlier events include the European Tour Qualifying School from 2008 to 2011 and the Boys Amateur Championship in 2014. Details on these events can be found on the tournaments page.

Facilities and Services

The practice facilities include a driving/practice range, putting greens, and a short-game area with two chipping greens and two practice bunkers. Clubhouse amenities feature a ground-floor pro shop, a state-of-the-art gym, and changing rooms equipped with sauna and steam rooms. On-site hire options include caddies, TaylorMade rental clubs, 36-hole electric Motocaddy trolleys, a fleet of GPS-equipped club carts, and push trolleys, with pre-booking recommended. More details are available on the facilities page.

Dining Options

On-site dining is led by the Canny Crow restaurant, which offers panoramic views and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also a halfway house called 'The Bothy' for course snacks. For private dining and whisky tasting, the Whisky Room is available, featuring a curated whisky list and seating for up to 16 guests. Reservations can be made online via the clubhouse, as detailed on the dining options page.

Social Events

The clubhouse and whisky room can be used for private and corporate events, including private dining, whisky tastings, festive and seasonal events, and corporate hospitality. The resort offers event packages that are tied to golf breaks and corporate memberships. More information can be found on the social events page.

Visitor Access Policy

The club is open to day visitors by tee time, with green fees published on a seasonal rate table. Bookings can be made through the club’s online booking system. Scottish resident discounted rates require photographic ID and proof of permanent Scottish address, and are limited to online bookings up to 14 days in advance. Groups of fewer than four may be paired, and mixed-rate tee times require direct contact with the club. More details are available on the visitor access policy page.

Seasonal Operations

The course is presented as open year-round, with winter golf packages available. Green fee rates vary by season and date ranges, as outlined in the published seasonal price table. The club has policies for fog, lightning, and adverse weather, and advises checking availability and booking online or contacting reservations for long-range bookings. More information can be found on the seasonal operations page.

Golf Shop

The ground-floor Pro Shop offers leading apparel brands and equipment, along with an online merchandise selection and direct access to the practice putting green. The Pro Shop was shortlisted for Best Pro Shop at the 2025 Scottish Golf Awards. More details can be found on the golf shop page.

Community Engagement

The club is active in sustainability and community programs, holding GEO certification and multiple environmental awards. Initiatives include a zero-waste-to-landfill policy, habitat and pollinator projects in collaboration with the Scottish Wildlife Trust and the Irvine–Girvan Nectar Network, species rehabilitation work for the Small Blue butterfly, and tournament sustainability initiatives. More information is available on the community engagement page.

Membership Options

The club offers corporate membership packages with a variety of options and limited spaces. Inquiries can be made via a contact form to receive membership packs. Details on public full membership categories were not found. More information can be accessed on the membership options page.

Member Benefits

Corporate membership provides a prestigious venue for client entertaining and networking, with access to the clubhouse, dining, accommodation, and championship golf facilities. Further details are available upon request through the corporate membership inquiry process. More information can be found on the member benefits page.

Golf Packages

The club offers Stay & Play and seasonal golf packages, including winter and spring options, as well as multi-course Ayrshire Links Experiences that combine Dundonald with nearby Gailes, Barassie, and Irvine. Packages include rounds, accommodation, and breakfast or dining options, with bookings available through reservations. More details can be found on the golf packages page.

Course Status

The club is presented as an all-year links venue, with live tee-time availability published via its online booking system. Course information and player notices regarding fog, visibility, course closures, and safety policies are posted in its Information for Players document. Players should check the booking site or contact the club for real-time course status updates. More information is available on the course status page.