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Troon Links - Darley
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The first Troon Municipal Darley Golf Course dates from about 1910, though the current one, with its original bogey par of 71 opened June 9, 1951.
Troon Links - Darley plays shorter than Lochgreen, meaning a tight round of golf with heather and gorse clogging the edges of several fairways, and an easy enough start makes the tests between the fifth and 15th holes all the more frustrating.
Shoot straight on Troon Links - Darley, as, in addition to the heather and gorse, there's plenty of whin.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 6308 yards | 71.7 | 129 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6308 yards | 76.8 | 140 |
| Yellow | 71 | 6016 yards | 70.0 | 124 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 6016 yards | 75.0 | 135 |
| Red | 71 | 5681 yards | 68.6 | 121 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5681 yards | 73.2 | 131 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 71.7/131 W: 76.4/138 | 493 | 374 | 258 | 144 | 408 | 428 | 170 | 375 | 542 | 3192 | 358 | 353 | 160 | 455 | 431 | 347 | 150 | 357 | 474 | 3085 | 6277 |
| Yellow M: 69.7/123 W: 74.2/133 | 483 | 366 | 240 | 124 | 337 | 404 | 159 | 365 | 533 | 3011 | 325 | 317 | 145 | 446 | 379 | 337 | 140 | 345 | 460 | 2894 | 5905 |
| Red M: 68.5/120 W: 72.7/130 | 465 | 350 | 223 | 114 | 322 | 387 | 145 | 321 | 521 | 2848 | 297 | 304 | 131 | 440 | 362 | 325 | 132 | 341 | 459 | 2791 | 5639 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Great conditions
Course is in excellent condition particularly the greens. On-course work now completed therefore back to it’s challenging best. Course was quiet so plenty of opportunities to enjoy the round and savour the lowly overhead conditions. As usual, the clubhouse facilities for sore-golf are excellent with very friendly and professional staff; perhaps worth mentioning that food orders need to be in before 3pm as kitchen closes after 3.
We play a number of time each summer over the years and this will continue
Tired course.
The greens were the highlight of the round, they are in very good condition. Sadly the same cannot be said for the rest of the course. At least half of the fairways were suffering from severe neglect, at least three of the tee-offs used mats that were so hard it was impossible to put a tee into them. The rough could do with some management, looks more like a building site than a golf course in places.
First Time
First time playing here and was not disappointed. Course having a bit of work done but will be back to play again when work is completed. Greens were beautiful and kept to a very high standard . We really were impressed by the set up of this place and very friendly staff
Thank you
Still a challenging test of golf.
Despite 3 holes being shortened due to new tees construction, this is still a challenge. Remains a course for good scoring for golfers who don’t hit far but find fairways routinely. Greens in great condition. I always enjoy playing Darley. Guys at booking office are extremely helpful and a credit to Troon Links. Clubhouse amenities and staff are also excellent.
Good track
It’s a good set up but just undergoing some work at the moment, was decent value at £35. Would be keen to play it once it’s fully back up and running
course should be closed
3 holes being worked on but impacted on a lot more than 3, it was difficult finding some of the holes as well as dragging a trolley and clubs over mounds and mounds of sand
Fairly wide fairways
The greens and fairways were in good condition. The fairways are quite wide allowing for the odd stray shot. Good scoring course
Good course
Excellent underfoot for this time of year, greens were good, however had just been treated before we played so a bit bumpy.
Great facilities and will definately be back
Good course
Nice course. Greens were good. Fairways a bit sparse in places. Bunkers need a bit of work done
Recent changes are definitely for the better
I’ve played Darley numerous times, and I’ve always liked it, but it’s been a few years since my last visit. The routing has been changed, which is a definite improvement, and there’s been a lot of bushes removed, with some rugged, sandy areas added, which is also better than before. Conditions were as I expected for this early in the year, and the course was very playable.
Amazing course.
First time playing the darley course. We will definitely be back. We had a great day and the course was amazing too play on.
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