With a reputation for some of Ayrshire's best putting surfaces, Kilmarnock Barassie brings over a century of proper west coast links golf.
Designed by Theodore Moon and dating back to 1887, Barassie has tested golfers for generations and it has the championship CV to back it up, including hosting the 2021 R&A Women's Amateur Championship. You'll also be treading the same fairways as Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, José María Olazábal, Graeme McDowell, the Molinari brothers and Tom Weiskopf.
Expect a classic out-and-back links layout where the wind does plenty of the talking. There are firm fairways when it's dry, deep pot bunkers that demand respect and gorse that will happily swallow a wayward tee shot. The greens are the standout feature, known for being quick and true, so if your approach play is even slightly off you'll feel it with the putter.
Barassie also has a unique amateur record as the most represented club in Walker Cup history, with four members across five Walker Cups, which tells you everything you need to know about the standard of test you're in for.
Include Kilmarnock Barassie in your next Ayrshire golf break if you want traditional links golf with elite-level greens.
Who is this for?
Golfers seeking an authentic Scottish links experience on one of Ayrshire's finest courses, with championship pedigree and exceptional greens.
Who is it best for?
Low to mid-handicappers who want to test themselves on a genuine championship links, and anyone building a west coast Scotland golf tour who values quality putting surfaces and traditional links golf over big-name branding.
