Dundonald Links



Number 21. Played Autumn 2012. Traditional links designed by Kyle Phillips.

Designed by Kyle Phillips of Kingsbarns fame, this is a new but highly regarded golf course. As Raymond our starter stated before our round, this course has generous fairways, hellish bunkers and long fast greens. It has some stunning par 5s, including the tough finishing hole and a collection of “proper” par 3s – no drivers need for these. It feels very much like a traditional links and feels older than its 8 years. It is an excellent course and its only probably is the local competition including Turnberry, Troon, Prestwick & Glasgow Gailes which prevents it from getting more exposure! However, if you get the chance you will enjoy the challenge.

This was the first Tweet Golf Cup; a team event run in aid of the Scottish Children's Hospice. A fine day was had by all as can be seen by the "official" photographs here. Some amazing outfits, banter and some unbelievable golf (not from my team) helped to make this event a huge success. The sum of over £2500 raised was beyond our initial target and the committee are hoping to do it all again next year. Please check out the website to keep up to date. Finally a vote of thanks to my team, Jan Solo, The Golf Badger and OfficialSteveOH.

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