Belleisle Golf Club

Opened in 1927 to a James Braid design within the Belleisle Estate south of Ayr, this municipal parkland course is widely regarded as one of Britain's finest public tests, with spectacular views over to Arran and the Curtecan burn coming into play on several holes. Plateau greens and skilful, unfussy routing typify Braid's work here, with the semi-blind 385-yard 6th and demanding 423-yard 13th among the standout holes; it shares its clubhouse in the historic Belleisle House with the adjoining Seafield course.