Kilmarnock Golf Club – Barassie Links
TOP 10 FACTS
Name:
Barassie Links, Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club
Location:
Barassie, Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland
Opened:
1894 (club founded in 1887)
Designed By:
Originally laid out by Theodore Moon, later enhancements over time
Category:
Traditional Scottish Links
Stats:
Par 72 / 6,266 metres (6,852 yards)
Rating and Slope:
Information not available
Tournament History:
Final Qualifying venue for The Open; host of The Amateur Championship (2001) and European Youths Championship (2000)
Facilities:
Clubhouse with dining and lounge areas, professional shop, short game area, putting green, and driving range
Signature Features:
Undulating fairways, deep pot bunkers, natural gorse-lined corridors, and proximity to the railway along early holes
Unique Fact:
Barassie Links has produced Walker Cup players including Gordon Sherry and Jim Milligan
Located just minutes from the heart of Troon, Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club is a standout among Ayrshire’s championship links courses. With origins dating back to 1887 and a move to its current Barassie site in 1894, this historic club delivers a genuine test of links golf on the beautiful west coast of Scotland.
The Barassie Links layout stretches to 6,852 yards and plays to a par 72, offering a challenging but fair round for golfers of all levels. The course blends traditional features—such as firm, fast fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and rolling, gorse-lined terrain—with modern tournament-ready conditioning. The railway line, which flanks several holes early in the round, adds both visual drama and a historic nod to the golden age of Scottish golf.
The course has earned a place on the competitive circuit, having served as a Final Qualifying venue for The Open Championship, and hosted prestigious events like the 2001 Amateur Championship and 2000 European Youths Championship. Barassie has a strong pedigree for producing talent too, with alumni including Gordon Sherry and Jim Milligan, both of whom represented Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup.
The clubhouse is a welcoming and comfortable space, offering golfers a relaxing place to unwind post-round with food and drink. On-site practice facilities include a full driving range, short game area, and a dedicated putting green, ensuring players can warm up properly before taking on the challenge.
For visitors exploring the famed Ayrshire Golf Coast, a round at Barassie Links is a must. It combines competitive pedigree with authentic links character and provides a fantastic alternative or complement to nearby venues such as Royal Troon and Prestwick.
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