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Glasgow Gailes is just one of many
value courses you can play on
a Scotland golf vacation.
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With many world-class courses such as Prestwick, Western Gailes, Royal Troon and nearby Turnberry, the southwestern region of Ayrshire one of the best places to enjoy a Scotland golf vacation.
However, complementing these standouts are no fewer than six worthy, but lesser-known, venues including Irvine Golf Club, Glasgow Gailes, and Barassie Links. In fact, each of these courses has acted as a qualifying course for the British Open. And, given the current exchange rate (which does not favor the American dollar), these courses offer an incredible value on a Scotland golf vacation.
Take it from me, unless you are hell bent on playing courses in the so-called top-100, there is no need to drop $500 to play Royal Troon, arguably one of the most overrated, and certainly overpriced, golf courses in the world.
On our most recent visit, Golf Odyssey also discovered a pleasant and very inexpensive boutique bed-and-breakfast convenient to these courses (near the town of Troon) called No.2 Troon Road. At 30 pounds per person (based on double occupancy), including a full Scottish breakfast, it is hard to believe there is a better deal to be had on a Scotland golf vacation.
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No. 2 Troon Road is a good, inexpensive alternative.
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The accommodations consist of three, upstairs rooms in the home of John & Gill Hamilton, an extremely friendly couple. The rooms have comfortable beds and are smartly appointed with contemporary furniture, quality linens, flat-screen televisions and en-suite showers.
While it won't be mistaken for Gleneagles or Skibo Castle, No. 2 Troon Road does offer a great value if all you need is a clean and comfortable — and hospitable — place to rest between rounds on a Scotland golf vacation.
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