St. Andrew’s House sits between Old Prestwick and Royal Troon golf courses. Just to the north is the famous ‘Monk’, the 9th green of Royal Troon and to the south is Old Prestwick, where the first Open championship was held in 1860.

A scenic 30 minutes drive along the spectacular coast of Ayrshire, will lead you to Turnberry with a choice of three courses. After a challenging round of golf on the championship Ailsa course, reward yourself by taking afternoon tea (or perhaps something stronger) in the Trump Turnberry Hotel.

With three Open Championship courses within a short drive and more Open Qualifying links and parkland courses to choose from in the region (Ayrshire has 43 golf courses) or on the island of Arran - an hour away by ferry, St. Andrew’s House is a perfect base for a golfing holiday in Ayrshire.

Turnberry was originally designed as a 13 hole golf course in 1901 and today has three courses – Ailsa, King Robert the Bruce and the 9 hole Arran. The Ailsa course is the most famous for hosting the Open Championship four times – 1977 (the famous "Duel in the Sun" between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus), 1986, 1994 and 2009 – and has also hosted the Women's British Open, the Senior Open Championship and the Walker Cup.

The Championship Ailsa, stretching 7,501 yards alongside scenic coastline with stunning views of Ailsa Craig and Arran, stands as a true links masterpiece and consistently ranks among the world's top 10 golf courses.

Royal Troon Golf Club was established in 1878, and originally only consisted of five holes whereas today, it has increased to a total of 45 holes (including the Portland and Craigend courses). The club was granted its "Royal" designation in 1978, its centenary year. The famous Old Course is one of the designated courses for The Open Championship and has hosted 11 Open Championships, ten for men and the 2020 Open for women.

Royal Troon is home to the shortest hole in Open Championship golf, the 8th hole known globally as the Postage Stamp measuring just 123 yards. The 11th hole ("The Railway") has a reputation as one of the most difficult holes in major championship golf.

The history of Prestwick Golf Club stretches back over 160 years. In 1851, a group of 57 enthusiastic members, who met regularly at the Red Lion Inn, made the momentous decision to form a golf club purchasing two cottages opposite the tavern. The club is famous as the initial originator and sponsor of The Open Championship, the oldest of golf's four major championships and presided over the first 12 Open Championships.

The first Open was held in October 1860 over three rounds of the twelve hole course and Prestwick remained in the Open's roster until 1925, hosting the championship 24 times in all, which is second only to the Old Course.

Designed by Willie Fernie, the 1883 Open Champion, Dundonald Links golf course was first laid out in 1911 and, at approximately 6,700 yards, was one of the longest courses in the country. The course was taken over by the military during the second world war and eventually handed back in the 1960's barely recognisable as a gold course.

The California-based architect Kyle Phillips was commissioned in 2003 to create a links course and has everything you would expect from a world class modern links. Since 2008 it has become prominent as a major venue hosting the Ladies Scottish Open in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2024. As well as hosting the men's Scottish Open in 2017, the course is also one of a select few hosting final qualifying for The Open.