Trump Turnberry
An iconic course and venue, the famous Ayrshire resort has been turning heads for decades and with a new exclusive membership package, there has never been a better time to immerse yourself in what it has to offer.
If you love golf – or even just like it – you will know all about the majesty of Trump Turnberry. A major player in the history of the sport, the Scottish resort remains one of the game’s most prestigious places to play and it is not hard to see why.
For many, the name Turnberry first conjures up thoughts of its world-famous Ailsa course, a legendary links that sweeps along the Ayrshire coast to the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse. Best known as the stage of four memorable Open Championships, most notably 1977’s famous ‘Duel in the Sun’ between Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson, the Ailsa is an odyssey of epic holes and breathtaking views. Golfers come from far and wide to test themselves on this milestone layout, as they have for decades.
While the Ailsa deserves its place on countless bucket lists, the neighbouring King Robert the Bruce course cannot be overlooked. Both 18-hole layouts were reimagined by renowned architect Martin Ebert in 2016, with the King Robert the Bruce enjoying a booming reputation in the years since and considered one of Scotland’s finest courses in its own right.
Stunning Irish Sea views from both courses, overlooking the immense Ailsa Craig and quaint Isle of Arran, offer some additional motivation – as if you would need any.
Turnberry’s golf offering stretches far beyond the central 36 holes. The nine-hole Arran course is often cited as one of the world’s best short layouts, while for family fun the Wee Links pitch-and-putt can be enjoyed by all ages.
The dedicated Golf Academy is packed with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experts. A TrackMan driving range is partnered with a SAM PuttLab to cover every aspect of a golfer’s game, with tailored tuition and custom club-fitting available on request.
This year will also see Trump Turnberry unveil its ‘Ailsa Club’, a new membership designed to immerse guests in the leisure and luxury with which the resort has become synonymous. At the heart of it all is the Ailsa Club Lounge, an exclusive room serving daily drinks, canapés and even a personalised bottle of whisky for each member. Complimentary fourballs at Ireland’s Trump Doonbeg and Trump International Scotland add a travel flavour to the tantalising mix.
Alongside unlimited tee times on the three courses, four unique membership options are available to personalise the experience: the Golf Membership unlocks the full potential of the Golf Academy; the Family Membership is perfect for parents and kids; the Corporate Membership makes the most of the resort’s status as an awe-inspiring environment for clients; and the Trump Spa Membership places the recently redesigned Spa at Turnberry at its core.
Aside from being perhaps Trump Turnberry’s most visually striking feature, the historic Turnberry Lighthouse is also celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. In 2016, the bottom of the structure was converted into the World’s Best Halfway House, as crowned at the World Golf Awards in 2022, while the top houses the opulent Lighthouse Suite.
Accommodation at the grand Edwardian hotel comes in guest and family rooms all the way to four signature suites, each named after an Open Champion from the resort’s past. Each is lavishly furnished and appointed with no less than you would expect. Guests can choose from three distinct restaurants: the magnificent ‘1906’, the modern ‘Duel in the Sun’ and the ‘Grand Tea Lounge & Bar’.
Meanwhile, if you dare take a break from the golf, Turnberry Adventures is the resort’s extensive programme of on-site activities and outdoor pursuits. Across 800 acres of Ayrshire countryside, guests can try their hand at everything from kayaking and archery to quad-biking and falconry. For animal lovers, horses from the Turnberry Stables can even be ridden along the seafront. Families will find something to enjoy in the diverse Turnberry Adventures catalogue, with each activity led by experienced professionals.
Boasting 45 holes and two of the best courses in Scotland, a comprehensive supporting cast of golf facilities and peerless hospitality, Trump Turnberry’s status among the world’s leading golf destinations is indisputable.
Now the introduction of the Ailsa Club puts unrestricted access at your fingertips – the only question is what you do first.
