Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club

Scotland, United Kingdom

Kilmarnock Barassie presents 27 holes of genuine links golf in the heart of Scotland's Ayrshire coast. Founded in 1887 with Theodore Moon's original routing preserved, this Open Championship Final Qualifying venue features unique Walker Cup heritage and hosted the 2021 Women's Amateur Championship. Exceptional putting surfaces distinguish this traditional Scottish links holiday destination.

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Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club

Scotland KA10 6SY, United Kingdom

kbgc.co.uk +44 (0) 1292 313920

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Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club

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Jun. 11, 2026

5.5

Mark Howson

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Playing at Kilmarnock Barassie Golf Club was a fantastic experience from start to finish.

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The course offers a true test of links golf, with beautifully maintained fairways and challenging holes . Every hole felt unique, keeping the game interesting and rewarding. The friendly atmosphere and welcoming staff made the day even more enjoyable. Whether you're a regular golfer or visiting for ...

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Jun. 7, 2025

Neil White

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I confess, I was confused.

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We drove into the town of Troon and the Satnav said we were just two minutes from Kilmarnock Barassie.I knew there was some serious golf in these parts - indeed, we are scheduled to return later this summer to play the Open venue, its sibling and nearby Western Gailes.A couple of years ago, we playe...

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May. 29, 2025

4.5

Will Hollin

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Having played Dundonald Links in the morning, Barassie was a stark contrast (for the better).

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Much more traditional in layout, and after a dry spell of weather, it played firm and fast, which is always a challenge. The greens were spectacular, rolling true and meaning you only had yourself to blame if the ball did not go in the hole.There was great versatility in the length and design of hol...

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Jul. 21, 2024

Javier Pintos

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The Barassie Links hosted the Junior Open during the 152^nd at Royal Troon and we played the same tees and 3^rd day pin positions, in a decent amount of rain and some wind as well.

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Tough conditions plus tough set up made it a very enjoyable and challenging round and if you add lunch watching The Open then a full day of golf is tough to beat. The course has an old part and a new where you find a weird 250yds connection from 3rd green to 4th tee and the same back from 12th ...

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Jul. 16, 2024

Rex Tattersall

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If they get the routing right it will surely help.

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Having played this a couple of times, they changed routing here, meaning lots of walks between some of the holes. This course never flowed for me with some links holes and the odd tree-lined hole the odd parkland-type hole, it zig-zagged back and forth meaning you never got a rhythm going. Greens ho...

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Oct. 22, 2023

Hendrik

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Played here as part of the Links Cup and very much enjoyed the course.

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It looks and feels a bit different to Western Gailes on the other side of the railroad but is a proper test of links golf. I think having 27 holes is a great advantage because it gives you the opportunity to play a quick nine. I think Barassie felt a bit more expansive as Gailes Links perhaps but th...

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Aug. 15, 2023

4.5

Eddie Maylor

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We had a group of us playing Kilmarnock Barassie in May.

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The clubhouse has a modern feel inside and was very welcoming. The course looked good with clear definition of greens, fairways and rough. The greens rolled well and had some interesting shapes to navigate. The layout has two halves with a rather long walk from the 3rrd green to the 4th te...

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Mar. 27, 2023

Camron

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A really solid course in excellent condition.

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Plenty of length and some testy par 3s too.it played very fair and allowed me to settle into a groove and thus score quite well. loved the par 3 fourth with its wall of sleepers next to the burn. I would happily play another round here even though it’s now ticked off my list.definitely visit if in t...

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Jul. 23, 2022

Mats Sandvall

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The course was in good condition but it wasn’t anything special.

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May. 20, 2022

4.5

Phil Ree

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This is a very under-ranked course in my opinion.

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I've played 8 of the top 9 in Ayrshire and definitely recommend here over Glasgow Gailes, Robert The Bruce, St Nicholas and subjectively, over Dundonald as well. There is a sprinkling of heathland on the first three holes. After crossing to the land that borders Dundonald, you have pure links that i...

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