The course dates back to 1911, when it was first laid out by Willie Fernie, but was left almost unrecognisable after wartime army use. Kyle Phillips, known for Kingsbarns, rebuilt it entirely in 2005. Dundonald Links went on to host both the men’s and women’s Scottish Open in 2017, and has staged the Women’s Scottish Open several times since.
Dundonald Links is a modern resort golf course that has the essential elements of a classic links course, even if it is not directly on the shore and the sea is not visible, with a few exceptions. The fairways are relatively wide and there are practically no blind shots. The clubhouse is very impressive and the team in the pro shop and the starter are super friendly. Somehow, however, the spark just didn’t ignite. But that could be down to me.
