Troon Darley Golf Course
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Weekday |
Weekend |
| Single Round |
£21.00 |
£26.00 |
Single Round
(Juvenile) |
£9.50 |
£11.50 |
| Telephone |
0044 (0) 1292 312464 |
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Medal Tees |
SSS |
| Men |
6321 yards |
72 |
| Ladies |
5681 yards |
73 |
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The original Darley Golf Course seems to
date from around 1910. The present course, with an original 'bogey'
(par) of 71 was opened on June 9th, 1951.
If Darley is slightly shorter than Lochgreen it is certainly tighter
with unforgiving heather and gorse hugging both sides of many fairways.
A relatively benign opening only serves to accentuate the challenge
presented by the subsequent holes, with a particularly difficult
stretch coming between the 5th and 15th.
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.
Darley is rated as the fourth most difficult course in Scotland
to play to your handicap!
"Darley is a true links, as in the wildcat variety. It has
true feline ferocity and should be approached with extreme caution!"
David Whyte |
