The Dundonald Links further bolsters the excitement of its transformation into an upscale resort by announcing that it will host the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open in 2022.

  • Dundonald Links enter a new era with the Scottish Open
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The announcement was made (November 11) in front of an audience of golf industry figures at a special event to unveil Dundonald's new state-of-the-art clubhouse.

During the opening night, guests including Sarah Stirk (Sky Sports), England Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood and members of the international press enjoyed a sumptuous Scottish menu concocted by new chef Iain Conway, as well as a tasting of Bunnahabhain whiskey, hosted by great specialist Brendon McCarron.

Having already staged the Women's Scottish Open between 2015 and 2017, golf's world elite will return to Scotland's west coast next summer to experience the new face of Dundonald Links after a massive £30 million investment. euros.This championship links redesigned by the Californian architect Kyle Phillips, the creator of Kingbarns, has risen to this challenge magnificently: the long and varied course offers magnificent landscapes on the Scottish moorland which runs along the bay of Ayrshire and offers superb fairways and roughs dotted with gorse and pine.

A new halfway house and 18 luxury lodges created by Darwin Escapes have transformed the prestigious Scottish site into one of the UK's leading golf resorts. An excellent opportunity to discover the region which offers many world-class courses within a radius of 50 km.

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    10th hole - ©Dundonald Links

Unveiled at the same time as the new clubhouse, 22 new hotel rooms, all designed to combine contemporary and heritage, are located a short walk from the new clubhouse.

The new star of the show is undoubtedly the two-story clubhouse, which offers panoramic views of Ailsa Craig's Rock and the Isle of Arran. Constructed of natural materials, with a local freestone finish and a grass roof, the building has been carefully designed to blend in with the local landscape, as part of Dundonald's long-term commitment to the sustainability and conservation.

Visiting golfers will also have access to a gym, sauna, steam room and extensive changing rooms, as well as a pro shop, bar, whiskey tasting room and the new Canny Crow restaurant, which will serve a menu. golf classics, steaks and fine Scottish cuisine.

Ian Ferguson, club manager of Dundonald Links, said: “We are delighted to host the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open next year. Since we last hosted it in 2017 the course has undergone vast improvements and we look forward to presenting them to golf fans around the world. "

“We are confident that Darwin Escapes investment makes Dundonald Links one of the UK's premier resorts and we look forward to bringing our unique blend of facilities and hospitality to golf travelers around the world. in 2022 and beyond. "

The resort is one of three golf venues managed by Darwin Escapes, in addition to The Springs Resort & Golf Club in Oxfordshire and Kilnwick Percy in East Yorkshire.

For more details and to book a golf vacation at Dundonald Links, please visit dundonaldlinks.com.

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Dundonald Links enters a new era