ROWALLAN CASTLE GOLF CLUB - New Ayrshire course open for full play on Monday

(From the Rowallan Castle Golf Club website)

The stunning Rowallan Castle Golf Club will open for full play for members and visitors on Monday 3rd May 2010.

Eight times European No 1 golfer and 2010 Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie has chosen one of the finest locations in the heart of picturesque Ayrshire to design his first course in the British Isles.

Those that were fortunate enough to get a sneak preview of the course during limited play last Autumn have already hailed the course layout a masterpiece.

Set in 600 acres of one of Scotland’s most glorious country estates, Rowallan boasts two of the finest castles in the land. Generations have been enchanted by the 13th century castle, birthplace of Elizabeth Muir the mother of Robert II, the first Stewart king of Scotland, with its distinctive sweeping staircase and manicured lawns.

Stretching to 7000 yards from the Championship tees Rowallan is a modern classic, to compliment Ayrshire’s existing golfing gems, from Prestwick, the birthplace of the Open, to Royal Troon, and the 2009 Open Championship venue Turnberry.

Members and guests enjoy an unrivalled welcome in Rowallan’s unique clubhouse, which nestles between the “Old” castle and Europe’s only 19th hole.
A post round drink or meal in the Glasshouse restaurant is the perfect way to complete the Rowallan Castle experience.

From stunning views from the course to Ailsa Craig and Arran glistening in the Firth of Clyde, to the abundance of flora and fauna, a round at Rowallan is a golfing memory that never fades.

Rowallan Castle is a Private Members Golf Club, however visitors are accepted on all weekdays both in the morning and afternoon. There are limited times for visitors on Saturdays between 11:00 and 11:30 and between 16:00 and 16:30. On Sundays during the summer there are times both in the morning and afternoon.

Handicap limits are 24 for gentlemen and 28 for ladies.
3rd of May to 31 October 2010 - £65 for a single round. £200 for a 4 ball.Weekend rate - £85 for a single round. £250 for a 4 ball. These rates will apply throughout 2010.

Caddies may be arranged with advance notice of one full week at a cost of £45.00 plus a gratuity.

Special rates may be granted for large groups and corporate days.

For bookings and membership info contact the Rowallan castle Golf Club General Manager Gary Torbett for details at:-

Rowallan Castle Golf Club

Kilmaurs

Ayrshire

KA3 2LP

Telephone: 01563 530550

Fax: 01563 538648

Email: info@rowallancastle.com

Further information and views of the course can be seen on the Rowallan castle website on http://www.rowallancastle.com/ , which is also available through the link on the left of this page, under the 'Club Links' heading.