Golf courses · Scottish Lowlands
Western Gailes Golf Club
In or near Gatehead.
Western Gailes Golf Club — golf course and club in Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barassie · 2.5 km
About
Western Gailes Golf Club is a place of interest in the Scottish Highlands. Built or established in 1897, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area KA11.
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Official information
Western Gailes Golf Club, established in 1897, is renowned for its links course designed by F Morris. The course features a unique routing along the coastline and has hosted many famous golfers throughout its history.
Place summary
Western Gailes Golf Club is a golf course located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA11. Established in 1897, it reflects the Victorian era of golf architecture, offering a traditional links experience.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5830, -4.6620
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA11 5BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Established
- 1897
- Nearest railway station
- Barassie — 2.5 km
- Official site
- westerngailes.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q14518760 (CC0)
- commons: Clubhouse, Western Gailes Golf Club - geograph.org.uk - 52081.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Western Gailes Golf Club?
- Western Gailes Golf Club is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA11 5BF).
- What is Western Gailes Golf Club?
- Western Gailes Golf Club — golf course and club in Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Western Gailes Golf Club?
- The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA11 5BF.
- When was Western Gailes Golf Club built?
- Built or established in 1897.
- How do I get to Western Gailes Golf Club?
- The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA11 5BF.