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Ayrshire Golf Scotland

A brand new regional golf development group has been launched to promote Ayrshire and Arran as a premier golf destination to a global audience as it looks to highlight the region’s offerings in the lead up to the Open returning to Royal Troon in 2016.

Named Ayrshire Golf Scotland, it was unveiled alongside its new website – ayrshiregolfscotland.com – and incorporates over 40 courses, including the Open venues of Royal Troon and Trump Turnberry and the birthplace of the Open, Prestwick Golf Club.

Ayrshire Golf Scotland already has 55 members signed up, including some of the region’s finest golf and accommodation businesses, and works in partnership with Ayrshire and Arran Tourism Team, Scottish Enterprise, South Ayrshire Council and other trade industry organisations to further enhance its role in building the reputation of Scotland as the Home of Golf.

Ros Halley, Ayrshire and Arran Tourism manager, said: “The region is steeped in golfing tradition, from our historical championship links to our scenic hidden gems and with events such as the Ladies Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Ricoh Ladies British Open at Trump Turnberry in 2015 and the return of the Open at Royal Troon in 2016, the world’s eyes will be firmly on this part of Scotland over the next two years.

“Golf Tourism is a key focus for the region and we are delighted to work together with Ayrshire Golf Scotland to maximise opportunities to grow visitor numbers and promote the area as a must visit golf destination.”

Ken Goodwin, chair of Ayrshire Golf Scotland, commented: “Ayrshire and Arran is unique in the depth of experience it can offer the visiting golfer ranging from Open venues to courses suiting those with more modest abilities and all within easy reach.

“When combined with the heritage of Robert Burns and the areas outstanding scenery, there really is something for everyone. As a partnership pulling together tourism related businesses in the area, we aim to firmly establish Ayrshire and Arran as one of Scotland’s pre-eminent golfing destinations.”

Jamie Darling, project manager for Ayrshire Golf Scotland, added: “Golf is worth £29.5million to the south west of Scotland and we’re looking to build on this through a marketing and promotional campaign highlighting key offerings and packages to our target markets both at home and abroad.”

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Ayrshire Golf Scotland launch competition

To mark the launch of its website, Ayrshire Golf Scotland is giving away a luxury golf holiday for four to the Ayrshire coast with a round of golf on three of Scotland’s finest links courses and two night four-star hotel accommodation.

To enter, click here.

To find out more about Ayrshire Golf Scotland, you can email [email protected] or visit ayrshiregolfscotland.com

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