When my editor asked me to go and play the most dramatic hole in the UK, there were a few candidates that sprung to mind. The 9th hole at Royal County Down in Northern Ireland perhaps, the Calamity Corner 16th at Royal Portrush too, maybe the 18th hole at Trump International Golf Links near Aberdeen, Scotland. But staying in the most northern country of the UK, there was one hole that stood out head and shoulders above the rest. A dramatic hole needs to stir the senses. Visually it needs to offer something completely unique and take your breath away when you see it. The sound of waves crashing against the coastline would certainly help enhance the feeling of drama and the 9th hole on the Ailsa course at Trump Turnberry, in my opinion, is the best of the bunch.
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The journey from London Stansted to Glasgow airport is brisk and straightforward one – after an hour’s drive on undulating scenic roads you arrive at Trump Turnberry. When the hotel comes into view for the first time perched atop the hill, the scale and majesty of it is a sight to behold. On the other side of the main road, the Trump Turnberry clubhouse sits proudly next to the 18th green on the Ailsa course where so much history has been created down the years when golf’s oldest major championship has been hosted here. Whether it’s the 1977 Duel in the Sun or the heart breaking crescendo to the 2009 tournament, where Tom Watson narrowly fell short of a historic victory at the age of 59 after a final hole bogey.
To get the full Trump Turnberry experience, a night’s (or several if the purse strings allow) stay in the hotel is a must. This elegant setting is the perfect place to either relax in luxury or indulge in some adrenalin-fuelled activities depending on your preference. Experiences on offer include quad biking, horse riding, shooting and archery while those seeking a more tranquil stay can opt to spend time in the spa – connected to the hotel via an underground tunnel. The main restaurant provides stunning views of the golf courses down below and the ocean beyond, including Ailsa Craig situated nine miles off the Ayrshire coast.
Back to the golf and specifically the Ailsa course, one of two championship courses at Trump Turnberry alongside the King Robert the Bruce course. In truth, the Ailsa course has a few candidates for the most dramatic hole, including the par five 10th which starts next to the iconic lighthouse and sweeps…
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