If Darley is slightly shorter than Lochgreen it is certainly tighter with unforgiving heather and gorse hugging both sides of many fairways. Darley is indeed a challenge, demanding the straightest of tee shots to avoid the renowned Scottish hazards of heather, gorse and whin, which abound. Challenging, strategic and a true test of golf is how the locals describe Darley, which, like its sister course Lochgreen is also considered of the links variety.
Nearby attractions: Non-golfers can enjoy miles of sandy beaches, interspersed with parts of rocky outcrops. With spectacular views and sunsets, the Firth of Clyde, host to the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig (a bird sanctuary) enjoys mild weather due to the West Coast Gulf Stream. Turnberry, Burns Cottage and Tam O'Shanter Experience, Culzean Castle, Dundonald Castle, Royal Troon Golf Course, Old Prestwick Golf Course, Ayr Racecourse, Ayr Low Green, Craigie Estate and Rozelle Estate are all in close proximity. The Carrick Hills or Galloway Forrest offers hiking or biking opportunities for outdoors experiences.
Competition: Troon Golf Week 28th Aug - 2nd September 2005, 6 rounds £30
Junior Open Competition, the Tom Lehman is played over all 3 Troon courses, phone 01292 617408 for details.
South Ayrshire Council operates this attraction, which is within a few miles of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport.
| Weekday |
Round: £19.5
Day Ticket: £31.50 |
| Weekend |
Round: £24
Day Ticket: £35.50 |
Opposite railway station Troon (Harling Drive).
