One Great Golf Region, Ayrshire, Scotland

Ayrshire is one of the world's richest golf regions where the Open Championship began way back in 1860. The Open will return to the area in 2009 down the coast from Irvine at Turnberry where Nick Price won the Claret Jug in 1994.

One Great Hotel, Thistle Irvine

Thistle Irvine boasts all the benefits and comforts you would expect from a quality 4 star hotel ensuring your complete relaxation after your day on the course. Set in it's own grounds and surrounded by it's own 9 hole junior/practice golf course, Thistle Irvine truly is the ideal hotel for your next golf break.

Golf Benefits of the Hotel

• 9 hole junior/practice golf course - unlimited complimentary use for guests
• Bag and trolley storage
• Advice on organising your golf
• Transfers to and from course available
• Lagoon Pool and Jacuzzi
• Mirage Brasserie
• Drying room

The Golf

Irvine in Ayrshire is the ideal place to base yourself when embarking on your unique golf trip whatever standard of golfer you are. The hotel is just 5 minutes from Open Qualifier courses Irvine Bogside, Kilmarnock Barassie and Glasgow and Western Gailes. The stunning new Dundonald course, part of Loch Lomond Golf Club, is also on our doorstep.

If you are looking for something a little more relaxed, then the highly regarded municipal courses of Troon and North Ayrshire are only a short drive away.

Golf can also be arranged at other courses such as Turnberry and Royal Troon.

For further information on the packages available, please contact Reservations on 01294 274 272 or email reservations.irvine@thistle.co.uk and we will be happy to advise you.