If you enjoy the challenge of links golf, Western
Gailes will test your skills to their limit. A
magnificent seaside links with glorious turf and
wonderful greens. It's a course that should be
on every golfer's must play list. The club dates
its history back to 1897 and offers a blend of
the traditional and modern.
What style is the course at Western Gailes Golf Club?
Western Gailes is a true links course. The architect used
the natural contours of the land but he was
also severe in the placement of bunkers.
What is the feature hole?
Western Gailes feature hole is the 7th, it's one of the great links par 3s
What sort of course features can the player expect?
Major hazards include the beach to the west of the course, the railway line to the east, three burns and a testing breeze off the Firth of Clyde. The course is highly rated in various league tables of worldwide courses.
Other Information
The course is often used for final qualifying for the
Open and it has hosted the Curtis Cup along
with 8 Scottish Amateur Championships while
attracting many top professionals.
