Troon Links - Darley

I have played the darley for many years and I have loved playing it .over that last couple of years there has been transformation on many holes making the course more enjoyable to the golfer. However with this transformation ,to waste areas from gorse, it has become very shabby and untidy .The waste areas are great however a shame there are deep footprints and animal footprints all over the place. A shame as I love the course and welcome the change

The Darley is a great golf course. Layout is excellent. Unfortunately the greens were very hairy and bumpy. With a bit more care on the greens I would have been visiting a lot in the future. As it is I will be exploring other options first. The staff on reception I found to be very cheeky and slightly rude. They didn't welcome us just rather rudely asked us who we were and where we thought we were going. I explained I had a tee time and not much else was said. I had to ask about cards and where and when I had to go to tee off. I would expect a bit better at any place I was playing as a visitor. The clubhouse was excellent. Food and drinks were good and services and facilities superb.

So much potential to be getting 5 star reviews here. A wee haircut for the greens and a bit of customer service from reception and we would have been very happy golfers. As it was we left thinking what might have been.

I have played all the courses at Troon many times but this was by far the worst I've seen it. It was still playable but very muddy in a lot of places which I've never seen at Troon, understandable though due to the amount of rainfall thus year. Greens were slow and have a lot of disease at the moment (as do a lot of courses)

Still enjoyed my round and it wouldn't stop me visiting again.

One other thing, as its quite muddy just now it could def do with an airblower for shoes & trolleys.

Layout and condition only marked down due to heavy frost, meaning winter greens and tees.

From what I could see normal tee areas and greens in mint condition, definitely coming back when tees and greens on, exceptional value for your money.

Off the course, from starter to cafe, staff very friendly and welcoming, food excellent from cafe.

We have played Darley lots of times over the years and love the layout. However this time the greens were basically a joke and totally un-puttable as they were extremely heavy. In fact on some holes the fairways leading up to the greens had less grass than the greens. We also didn't find out till we got to the course that 'winter tees' were in operation. I use the term tee very loosely as it was basically on the fairway with slopes going in all directions, some long grass and some just mud. Something like the tees should be highlighted by Golf Now when you book. Biggest disappointment was the greens though! Normally my go to winter course as it's usually full greens and tees, but it appears not anymore.

Darley has been changed over the last few years and for the better in my eyes. The fairways as always have a low of rabbit holes/scrapings but course layout makes your mind drift away from fairway conditions

The course is a lovely course, a really good and tricky layout. Combining a links with a heathland feel, unfortunately the greens had been treated but to be fair it wasn’t a massive surprise considering the time of year.

In the summer time when it’s firm I can imagine it’s pretty tricky and lots of bump and runs into the greens definitely required

The starter although trying his best to accommodate myself failed to say that extensive greens maintenance was under way and 15 greens were core tined and sanded. Considering that both Lochgreen and Fullarton were not busy had this been pointed out to me I would have opted for either of the other two courses as they were not getting necessary work done on the day I played.

This was my first time playing this track and it was great, greens, fairways were amazing. I’m 110% going back to this course again very soon and I’m sure I will play the other courses they have there too.

Really impacted by two things.

The pace of play was so slow that three groups walked off behind me after 13 holes

Holes 12-16 are right next to a high school which empties into these holes at lunchtime. There were literally kids everywhere

Course itself is fantastic. Good challenging holes and in great condition. But won’t return due to the above

Was expecting a decent course with the positive reviews, but I have to strongly disagree. Walkways to tees are in terrible condition, the fairways aren’t in the best shape either. Chunks everywhere and difficult to get underneath the ball. Don’t think I’ll be back…ever

A moderate Course between the first Tee off´s of three courses, crossing a street two times, playing along a railway. The lane‘s are poorly maintained, a lot of rubbish around the tee-off was found each lane. It was nice, but not remarkable.

First time playing the beast that is Darley. Familiar start and finishing having played Lochgreen umpteen times over the last 25 years ...I have to say the darley is superior. Greens were lush and true - quick too! Barely a pitch mark . Tees in good shape also ...fairways scorched in parts proper links feel...personal favourite was the dogleg 8th, the par 3 4th and 7th ...some outstanding golf holes.

Loved it

Very enjoyable and testing course, greens were immaculately lush but pretty slow on the day. Very reasonably priced food in the clubhouse. Overall great experience.

Great course well laid out and prepared. Still some works being carried out but does not impact on the challenge of the course. You have to have full concentration to score on this one, and be hitting long and straight off the tee.

Really enjoyable round and a touch challenge if your golf. Looking forward to have another go soon.

Enjoyed our outing at Troon Links, playing the Darley course. Some shorter yardages, but a testy course overall, and an enjoyable challenge. Course was pretty well kept, barring a few trolley tracks in waste ground bunkers.