History of Trump Turnberry:

Almost one hundred years ago, Turnberry began as property of a railway company then as a wartime airfield. However Turnberry was on the verge of extinction in 1946. Timing could not have been more perfect for course architect Mackenzie Ross to intervene. Today Trump Turnberry – Ailsa has been transformed into one of the world’s finest golf courses (ranked #17 in the world by GOLF Magazine).

Turnberry’s graduation to host to the Open Championship came in 1977. At that time, the famous head-to-head matchup known as the “Duel in the Sun” took place between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus. Turnberry has hosted the Open in four occasions, however little compares to the drama of that final day in 1977. Tom Watson claimed a one stroke victory over his great adversary, Jack Nicklaus. Hubert Green, who finished 3rd some ten strokes behind Nicklaus, said, “I won the Open — those guys were playing a different tournament.”

Course Overview:

While it is named after the landmark rock “Ailsa Craig,” this coastal stretch of holes represents links golf at its best. Along the sea are holes 4 through 11, among the most beautiful and demanding in the world. Since the closing 7 holes are slightly more inland most would think this eases their path to the 18th. However sadly those people are wrong. Finally, holes 15 through 18, can make or break your score. The weather often changes by the hour here and only serves to augment the challenge of this superb course.

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