Although it's shorter than its sister course and sheltered more inland, Royal Troon Golf Club Scotland provides a satisfyingly testing experience for every golfer. Each hole twists and turns through traditional gorse and broom-lined fairways in the relative shelter of the Old Course.
The Portland is made up of two loops, each containing nine holes. While this links track may seem easy enough on the scorecard, with its par 3-laden front nine, the four par fives on the back nine ensure you're left in no doubt about the unique challenges presented.
About Royal Troon Portland - Brief History
- The golf club itself was founded in 1878
- Troon golf course Scotland opened for play in 1896
- Designed by William Fernie
- Redesigned in 1921 by world-renowned architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie
- Originally called the Relief Course, Royal Troon only became “Royal” in 1978, during its centenary year
- Held its first Open in 1923
- Just under 6300 yards with a par 71
- Officially rated the 19th most difficult course from the ladies tees
- Lies between the Old Course,the practise ground, the Craigend course and the Glasgow Railway Line on the other side
Royal Troon Portland Course Scorecard
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Featured hole – Hole 17
Hole 17, the Fullarton, is named after the Duke of Portland, whose Troon home was called Fullarton House. This is a nifty, short par four with a difference, demanding a challenging tee shot that you need to send over to the left side of the fairway to avoid the nasty rough and whins to your right. On the other hand taking it too far to the left will prove disastrous, since there's a ditch running parallel to the 17th fairway. If you manage to navigate these initial obstacles, there's still a challenge to overcome courtesy of a tricky pitch to the well-bunkered green.
Known for delivering a true links challenge
The Portland lies inland from Royal Troon Old course itself, and is quite a bit shorter. Though easier than it’s sister course, it's still well known and loved for delivering a genuine links challenge. The greens are marvellous - just as good if not better, in many’s opinion - than those on the Old course, and the holes meander over firm terrain watched over by colourful heather and broom. Best of all, the course features four satisfying par-5s on the back nine. The Stroke Index one par-4 6th is great fun and the short par-4 17th is particularly tricky thanks to the stream running down the left hand side.
Royal Troon Portland Golf Breaks
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