Irvine Golf Club

Established in 1887 and modified by James Braid in 1926, this links/heathland course at Bogside sits a little inland from the coast, its sandy turf, gorse and heather giving classic blind shots and quirky, hidden greens beloved of shotmakers. An Open Championship qualifying venue when the Open is at Troon and co-host of the 2003 Amateur Championship, the club has produced three Scottish Amateur champions.