The Ailsa
Architect: Mackenzie Ross (1906)
18 holes: 6,279yds: par 70.

What can we say about such a well-known course?
Scenes from so many Opens have played out along these shores under the watchful eye of the famous lighthouse standing guard over the wonderful stretch of oceanside holes.
A "must-play" course for all self-respecting golfers at some stage in their careers.

The Kintyre
Architect: Mackenzie Ross (1945) & D. Steel (1999)
18 holes: 6268yds: par 72.

Originally known as the Arran course created in 1909 it was resculpted after the war by Mackenzie Ross and completely overhauled in 1999 by Donald Steel, following which the course was renamed.
It is now a suitable complement to the Ailsa - make no mistake, the Kintyre is in no way the "soft option".  You will need all your links playing skills to subdue this true links test.