WESTERN GAILES GOLF CLUB

Western Gailes is situated in the north of Ayrshire, and although a links golf course, it has many features which are semi-inland. Western Gailes is one of the most enjoyable of the lesser-known courses.

Scottish golf writer, Sam McKinlay, said of it: "Western Gailes occupies a place in the affections of Scottish golfers that cannot be explained solely on the grounds of its undoubted quality, its superb situation, or the creature comforts which it furnishes.

True, there are more severe golfing tests, there are courses with longer and more renowned histories; but few have so many of the good things of golf as Western Gailes".

The view from the clubhouse gives an instant picture of the delights Gailes has in store. The beautiful, light-colored, fine-bladed links turf reaches out in all directions, between intruding fingers of heather and protruding sand dunes. The hills of Arran and the sharp outline of Ailsa Craig stand out from the shimmering sea.

Unlike many links courses where the sea is almost completely hidden by massive sandhills, or where the course itself is now a long way from the sea, at Western Gailes you are always aware of its presence and its beauty, particularly so on a marvelous stretch of holes from the 7th to the 13th.

Perhaps that is why, combined with its beautiful setting and warm welcome, it has captivated so many golfers for so long and will always continue to do so.

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