Western Gailes

If you enjoy the challenge of links golf, Western Gailes will test your skills to their limit. Regarded by many as the hidden gem of Scottish links it is a course that we believe should be on every golfer’s “must play” list.

The club dates its history back to 1897 and offers the golfer a blend of the traditional and modern. The course presents a fair challenge with very few “blind” shots. The architect has used the natural contours of the land but has also been severe in the placement of bunkers. Major hazards include the beach to the west of the course, the railway line to the east, three burns and a testing breeze off the Firth of Clyde. The course is highly rated in various league tables of worldwide courses. It has frequently been used for final qualifying for the Open at Royal Troon and Turnberry and has hosted the Curtis Cup and eight Scottish Amateur Championships.

But it’s not just the course that makes Western Gailes so special. The Clubhouse, which sits above the links with views across the Firth of Clyde to the Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig and beyond, is the perfect place to relax after testing your skills on the course.

Western Gailes forms part of St Andrews Golf Travel‘s South West Scotland Golf Experiences. Combine this with rounds at Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick and you will experience some of the best links golf anywhere in the world

Western Gailes

Joe Zamoiski May 2023

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I just finished the best 10 day vacation of my life and it's all due to the wonderful team at St Andrews Golf Travel. I booked this trip over 2 years ago for my brother and my 50th birthday and brought 6 other buddies. I had high expectations for my #1 bucket list trip and Graeme and Ewan EXCEEDED expectations. They under promised and over delivered every step of the way. Our driver/concierge (Ewan is now a life long friend and made our trip extra special. If I could give a review more than 5 stars, I would. I've traveled to many places and done many golf excursions but none better than this. If you want to book a trip with mates to the motherland, stop looking elsewhere and use Graeme, Marc and St Andrews Golf Travel. They will put together any trip you want. We went with the Rota package and played 7 rounds (Turnberry, Royal Troon, Muirfield, Old Course, Carnoustie, Castle Course and Kingsbarns). I cannot thank this group enough and look forward to booking another trip soon. They are a small company that cares about your experience and will make you feel like a VIP. If you want the best trip of your life, book with them. You won't regret it! Thank you to this awesome group of people for giving me and my pals a trip of a lifetime

David Fineza May 2023

Just returned from an awesome golf trip to St. Andrews, Scotland. This was my second time using St. Andrews Golf Travel and if you haven't given them a call to assist you with your trip-you NEED to!! Graeme and Marc are true professionals and the best in the business putting together outstanding golf itineraries with world class customer service. They made the trip so effortless, it was perfect! Thanks again Graeme and Marc and look forward to booking another trip soon.

Larry Veal May 2023

What a great trip. Graeme and Marc were excellent hosts. Our stay could't have been better. Logistics ran very smoothly. Beautiful courses and amazing golf history. We played Elie, Castle, Carnoustie, Kingsbarns and The Old Course. Everyone was so pleasant. I would highly recommend that if you want a brilliant trip to Scotland for golf, use St Andrews Golf Travel. Graeme and Marc will take care of you.

Lindsey Clark December 2022

I had the great pleasure of working, on behalf of a client, with Marc of St Andrews Golf Travel in setting up a once in a lifetime golf trip for 12 keen golfers. Marc’s organisational skills in setting up a 12 day trip from start to finish have been exceptional, including making sure all transport times coincided with the tee times of this large group. His attention to detail in the planning of every aspect of this trip is to be highly commended, as well as his knowledge of all things local, including restaurant recommendations. Marc was also personally onsite every day to travel with the group to each course and to ensure all went smoothly and to handle all personal requests on the day. Marc also arranged two great bespoke days of fishing and shooting (with lunch at Drumlanrig Castle) which the guys really appreciated and enjoyed! As well as being extremely professional at all times, Marc is so easy-going and friendly and I would not hesitate in recommending him and his team in helping anyone who is looking to set up the golf experience of a lifetime. Thanks Marc and SAGT – I hope that we will get the opportunity to work together again!

Reese Neyland November 2022

Like so many others, our trip was delayed two years and rescheduled four times because of Covid. Through it all, Graeme patiently worked with us. If I emailed him he responded within a few hours. When we arrived in August 2022 we were treated to the 5 star experience we were promised - golf, hotel, transportation, etc. We even got to play The Old Course! If you want the trip of a lifetime, I wholeheartedly recommend St Andrews Golf Travel

Scott Weeks October 2022

After almost three years, we finally made it and Graeme delivered as advertised. Just an amazing experience for all of us and a true bucket list accomplishment. Will never forget it. Thanks St Andrews Golf Travel and special thanks to Graeme for taking care of us! Well done!

Guy LeClair October 2022

We had a group of 4 golfers from PEI, Canada that waited 3 years to get to St Andrews due to Covid. This group exceeded our expectations in many ways, form the time we stepped off the plane and were greeted by Ewan (driver) and someone i can now call a friend to Claire greeting us at the house with a gracious smile and Angus for his local expertise on golf, shopping, restaurants and pubs. St Andrews Golf Travel truly made our trip well worth it. Thanks to Marc and Graeme for all the re bookings, off the wall accommodation requests and crazy questions. These guys leave nothing unturned.

Christie Austin September 2022

Just returned from a magical golf trip to St. Andrews, Scotland. After 2 years of Covid related cancellations, Graeme managed to arrange an incredible array of golf for the 8 of us, including a last minute booking of 2 helicopters to transport us to Muirfield! Everything went smooth as silk, with Graeme and Ewan serving as our drivers and tour guides through the week. Thank you both for making our trip so effortless, it was perfect! We especially want to thank you for arranging glorious and dry weather the entire time. If you haven’t used St. Andrews Golf Travel to assist you with your trip you NEED to!! They’re experts in everything Scotland and Ireland and have now expanded to Australia and New Zealand.

Sherry Schafer September 2022

We began planning our Ireland golf trip with Marc at St. Andrews Golf in 2019 .... he expertly navigated us through the required cancellations. We have just returned from our 10 days and were so happy with all arrangements and planning. Our driver was with us throughout and made the transfers so easy while noting so many landmarks and history of the beautiful countryside. We will look forward to our next opportunity to use St Andrews Golf Travel and will wholeheartedly recommend.

Mark Marchetti September 2022

I can’t emphasize enough how much I enjoyed, without exaggeration, the golf trip of a lifetime! The professionalism exhibited by Marc and Graeme, along with their attention to detail, and excellent customer service, was totally first class. Two great guys, accomplished golfers, who get it! If you’re considering a trip to the home of golf, I highly recommend St. Andrews Golf Travel!!