Royal Troon is one of the great Open Championship venues on the Ayrshire coast, combining classic links terrain with some of the most talked-about holes in the game. From the punishing par-3 Postage Stamp — the shortest hole in Open Championship golf — to the long, wind-battered closing stretch, Troon demands every shot in a golfer's repertoire. Royal status was granted in 1978, and the course has hosted the Open Championship ten times, most recently in 2024.
Founded in 1878 on land beside the Firth of Clyde, Troon grew from a five-hole layout into one of Scotland's most celebrated links. The Old Course has been continuously refined over the decades, but its essential character — raw, exposed, and utterly reliant on links skills — remains unchanged. Its most recent Open in 2024 confirmed Troon's reputation as a true test of championship golf.
Royal Troon is unmissable for any serious golfer visiting Scotland. The Postage Stamp alone is worth the trip — a hole so famous it appears in virtually every list of the world's greatest par-3s. Combined with the full drama of an Open Championship links, a round here is an experience guests carry with them for life.