Local lads, Sam Torrance and Colin Montgomerie will testify that golf is a way of life in Ayrshire. We have some of the finest golf courses in the world, including the world famous ones at Royal Troon, Turnberry and, of course, the Prestwick Old Course. There are more than forty golf courses in Ayrshire, including some excellent public courses. An inexpensive golf pass is available for eight public courses in South Ayrshire, providing for six rounds in seven days. So you will have no shortage of choice to make a perfect golfing holiday.

Please note, too, that the accommodation we are offering on Links Road is virtually next door to Prestwick Old Course. There is plenty space on the ground floor for clubs, golf trolleys and outdoor gear.

For more information on the many splendid, low cost, municipal course in South Ayrshire, including the golf pass offer, take a look at the Golf South Ayrshire website. For information on the two major courses close to Prestwick, click on the appropriate link below.

Royal Troon Golf Club

Prestwick Golf Clubs

Horse Racing

Ayr Racecourse has been voted best racecourse in Scotland and the North of England. Hosting both flat and national hunt fixtures, Ayr Racecourse will provide all the thrills and excitement of a day out at the races for you and your family.

The racecourse is situated in the beautiful countryside of Ayrshire, and is home to the Scottish Grand National, the Ayr Gold Cup and a host of other valuable races.

For more information, take a look at the Ayr Racecourse website.

Sailing

There are a at least eight sailing clubs and schools in Ayrshire, the Prestwick club being only a quarter of a mile down the coast from our property. You can get information on sailing at Prestwick on the Prestwick Sailing Club website.