Turnberry, Golf club in South Ayrshire, United Kingdom
Turnberry is a golf club in South Ayrshire with several courses running along the Scottish coast and offering views of the sea and offshore islands. The fairways follow gently rolling terrain between dunes and stretches of beach, with holes turning inland or running parallel to the shoreline in alternating patterns.
The site opened as a golf facility in 1906 but was completed only after wartime use ended. A redesign in 1951 gave the courses their current layout.
The name Ailsa comes from Ailsa Craig, a volcanic rock clearly visible in the sea from the course. Players follow fairways along the coast where wind from the Firth of Clyde often affects ball direction, turning each round into a negotiation with natural conditions.
Tee time reservations can be booked in advance, with multiple courses offering different levels of difficulty. Sea wind can change playing conditions noticeably, so weatherproof clothing is advisable.
During World War I, the site served as an airfield for training pilots. The hotel was used temporarily as a military hospital before both functions ended after the war.
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