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1 T RU M P T U R N B E R RY AILSA YARDAGE GUIDE

3 T RU M P T U R N B E R RY Dear Friends, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Trump Turnberry! Trump Turnberry boasts an incredibly rich history, not only in the game of golf, but in the history of Scotland itself. The iconic Turnberry Lighthouse sits atop the ruins of the 13th century castle of King Robert the Bruce, who was born on this sacred piece of land in July of 1274 and later confirmed Scotland s independence in the Battle of Bannockburn in Built in 1873 by pioneering Scottish lighthouse designer Thomas Stevenson, father of author Robert Louis Stevenson (made famous for his works Treasure Island, Kidnapped and Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde ), the lighthouse was constructed to allow seafaring vessels the ability to safely navigate the treacherous coastline. Moreover, Turnberry was transformed to serve the Royal Air Force (RAF), while the illustrious Turnberry hotel was commissioned as a Royal Naval Hospital during both World Wars. In 2016, world-renowned architect, Martin Ebert, skillfully redesigned the legendary Ailsa course into the extraordinary 18-hole masterpiece you see today. Set along the rugged coastline, overlooking the outer Firth of Clyde, the spectacular setting creates a golfing experience unlike any other! I look forward to sharing this magnificent property with you --- you will not find a more majestic, historic or beautiful golfing destination anywhere in the world. Enjoy your round! Sincerely, Eric Trump

4 LOCAL RULES 1. OUT OF BOUNDS - A ball is out of bounds if it lies: a. Beyond any fence bounding the course (as at the 1st, 3rd and 18th holes). b. Beyond white stakes of the car park left of the 1st fairway and to the left of the 18th green. 2. WATER HAZARDS (Rule26-1) Ordinary water hazards are defined by yellow stakes and lateral water hazards are defined by red stakes. Note: Holes 4 to 11 inclusive have red stakes at beach level. 3. IMMOVABLE OBSTRUCTIONS (Rule 24-2) Immovable obstructions include the starters hut at the 1st hole, the cairn stone at the 9th hole and the bridge at the 16th hole. 4. BURN AT THE 16TH HOLE (Rule 25-2) The upward (green side) slope of the burn at the 16th hole, between the bridges, may be deemed a closely mown area for the purpose of embedded ball. 5. PRACTICE PUTTING GREENS A ball lying on any practice green may be lifted and dropped without penalty within one club length of the nearest point of relief, but not nearer the hole. 6. PATHS, ROAD AND RUNWAY AREA (Rule 28) On all paths, road and old runway areas within the boundary of the course, the ball may be played as it lies or deemed unplayable. 7. POP-UP SPRINKLER HEADS (Rule 24-2) All pop-up sprinkler heads are immovable obstructions. 8. STONES IN BUNKERS In bunkers, stones lying close to the player s ball may be removed, without penalty. 9. GROUND UNDER REPAIR Play from Ground Under Repair is forbidden. Golfers are encouraged to take advantage of a ten minute refreshment break at the half-way house in the Turnberry Lighthouse.

5 LEGEND When using this book, all distances indicated by a white number are measured in yards to the front of the green. Distances to the landing areas and hazards are measured from the back of the numbered tee box to the indicated point. FROM THIS SPRINKLER DISTANCE TO POINT A DISTANCE TO POINT B All layups are measured from the designated sprinkler heads to the corresponding letters Distance from back cut of the numbered tee box to the indicated point. 00 Green depth measured in yards. COURSE RATING/SLOPE MEN Black 77/139 White 72/130 Yellow 70/124 LADIES Red 72/127

HOLE 1 Ailsa Craig PAR 4 441 402 369 312 1-323 2-286 3-274 4-201 1-342 2-307 3-298 4-222 99 86 120

8 HOLE 1 Ailsa Craig PAR

31 64 99 86 The Ailsa Craig, named after the Ailsa rock in the Firth of Clyde, is visible from almost every hole on the course.

9 The Ailsa Craig, named after the Ailsa rock in the Firth of Clyde, is visible from almost every hole on the course. This opening hole must not be underestimated, clubbing and accuracy are key to avoiding the strategically placed greenside bunkers. HOLE 1 APPROACH

HOLE 2HOLE PAR 52 Mak 530 Siccar 475 PAR 450 405 4 343 425 375 360 330 1-334 2-284 3-242 1-328

10 HOLE 2HOLE PAR 52 Mak 530 Siccar 475 PAR

37 65 77 99 108 The hole is named Make Sure for a reason. Poor shots will be punished with trouble lurking in almost every direction.

11 The hole is named Make Sure for a reason. Poor shots will be punished with trouble lurking in almost every direction. Strategically placed fairway bunkers and a steep slope to the left of the fairway and green are just a few of the problems facing players. The green is deceptively long and will require careful club selection to avoid leaving a long, difficult putt. HOLE 2 APPROACH

HOLE 3 Blaw Wearie PAR 4/5 496 390 382 374 1-308 2-272 3-203 4-167 1-275 2-238 3-169 4-134 1-315

12 HOLE 3 Blaw Wearie PAR 4/

33 64 94 106 The translation of Blaw Wearie is literally Out of Breath and this may well be the case as the prevailing wind blows into the

13 The translation of Blaw Wearie is literally Out of Breath and this may well be the case as the prevailing wind blows into the face of the golfer. This long par 4 will require two good shots to find the green in regulation and a par is always a good score. HOLE 3 APPROACH

14 HOLE 4 Woe-Be-Tide PAR

HOLE 4 PAR 3 143 194 yards Woe-Be-Tide is a light-hearted warning to be aware of the Firth of Clyde and other possible hazards on the left of the hole.

15 HOLE 4 PAR yards Woe-Be-Tide is a light-hearted warning to be aware of the Firth of Clyde and other possible hazards on the left of the hole. This is the first hole of an incredible eight hole coastal sequence and such a stunning stretch of seaside holes must be unmatched in the golfing world. As you take a moment to truly appreciate the splendour of this fabulous hole please ensure that you take enough club to carry all the trouble that lies short of this putting surface.

HOLE 5 Fin Me Oot PAR 5 531 501 483 413 C B 1-329 2-299 3-236 4-211 1-322 2-292 3-228 4-204 1-278 2-248 3-184 4-161 72 A 87 115 136 158 170 197 215 231 234 252 269

16 HOLE 5 Fin Me Oot PAR C B A FROM THIS SPRINKLER DISTANCE TO POINT A DISTANCE TO POINT B DISTANCE TO POINT C

38 72 87 115 The 5th green is set in a cove at the bottom of the dunes. Fin Me Oot, meaning find me out, is appropriately named to encourage players to seek out the putting surface.

17 The 5th green is set in a cove at the bottom of the dunes. Fin Me Oot, meaning find me out, is appropriately named to encourage players to seek out the putting surface. Players should look to hit their tee shot down the right side of the fairway to leave the best possible view of the green. The next shot must be accurate as an array of devilishly hard bunkers is waiting for any errant shot. HOLE 5 APPROACH

18 HOLE 6 Tappie Toorie PAR

HOLE 6 PAR 3 103 171 yards The walk from the 5th green up to the 6th tees is one of the finest and most breath taking in golf and from here you get the most incredible view of Turnberry Beach and

19 HOLE 6 PAR yards The walk from the 5th green up to the 6th tees is one of the finest and most breath taking in golf and from here you get the most incredible view of Turnberry Beach and beyond. Tappie Toorie calls for players to Hit to the Top since the green sits at the summit of a particularly steep slope. The name emphasises the importance of reaching the green as the bunkers short of the green will test the skills of the finest golfers.

HOLE 7 Roon The Ben PAR 5 575 491 478 420 B A 60 92 102 134 166 1-344 2-327 3-311 4-251 5-228 6-188 1-336 2-318 3-301 4-239 5-214 6-178 198 208 230 240251 277 1-328 2-311 3-293 4-232

20 HOLE 7 Roon The Ben PAR B A FROM THIS SPRINKLER DISTANCE TO POINT A DISTANCE TO POINT B

$The longer players may be able to cut off a fraction of the dog-leg and take a braver line over the ridge on the left. The approach shot is uphill and the green slopes from back to front.$

21 Round The Mountain is the translated name of this hole. It requires a tee shot between the bunker on the left of the fairway and the two smaller bunkers on the right. The longer players may be able to cut off a fraction of the dog-leg and take a braver line over the ridge on the left. The approach shot is uphill and the green slopes from back to front. Bunkers to the right of the green and a valley of deep rough on the left, will require a well executed shot to find the putting surface. HOLE 7 APPROACH

HOLE 8 Goat Fell PAR 4/5 476 429 365 388 1-348 2-324 3-302 4-300 5-294 6-262 7-237 1-321 2-297 3-274 4-273

22 HOLE 8 Goat Fell PAR 4/

45 63 98 127 Goat Fell takes it name from the tallest peak on the Isle of Arran, which is visible directly across the Firth of Clyde.

23 Goat Fell takes it name from the tallest peak on the Isle of Arran, which is visible directly across the Firth of Clyde. The narrow fairway is guarded by three bunkers on the right and therefore requires a precise tee shot. The majority of trouble is short of the green and visible on this hole. Careful club selection is paramount on this two-tiered green. HOLE 8 APPROACH

24 HOLE 9 Bruce s Castle PAR

HOLE 9 PAR 3 143 248 yards Can there be a more exhilarating par 3 in world golf? The remains of Robert the Bruce s Castle can be seen from the 9th green.

25 HOLE 9 PAR yards Can there be a more exhilarating par 3 in world golf? The remains of Robert the Bruce s Castle can be seen from the 9th green. Turnberry Castle was the birthplace of Robert the Bruce in 1274 and he was King of Scots from This awe inspiring long par three played across the bay with the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse in full view is both beautiful and dramatic. This challenging short hole demands your full respect and the carry distance cannot be underestimated so ensure you have enough club.

HOLE 10 Dinna Fouter PAR 5 565 496 487 371 1-363 2-339 3-300 4-299 5-267 6-244 7-183 B 1-358 2-334 3-285 4-292 5-253 6-235 7-155 67 A 106 106 140 163 179 187 204

26 HOLE 10 Dinna Fouter PAR B A FROM THIS SPRINKLER DISTANCE TO POINT A DISTANCE TO POINT B

34 67 106 Dinna Fouter translates to Don t Mess About and it is best to adhere to such advice. The hole arcs its way around the bay and poses questions to the golfer for all of the shots.

27 Dinna Fouter translates to Don t Mess About and it is best to adhere to such advice. The hole arcs its way around the bay and poses questions to the golfer for all of the shots. The Firth of Clyde awaits players who hit their tee shot too far left, there is more room right than would appear standing on the tee. The famous doughnut bunker in the approach has to be taken into consideration when deciding whether to attack or lay up. The incredible green location is heavily guarded and supreme accuracy is the key. HOLE 10 APPROACH

28 HOLE 11 Maidens PAR

29 HOLE 11 PAR yards Maidens is the small village on the periphery of the course. This dramatic setting is a fitting end to the most incredible eight hole coastal stretch in golf. This amazing short hole plays over a series of small bays and rocky outcrops where again club selection is key. Anything short of the small apron to the green or left of the hole is in trouble, so finding this green with your tee shot is vital.

HOLE 12 Monument PAR 4 468 388 383 356 1 2 3 4 5 100 68 143 133 165 154 208 91 198 176 219 1-2- 3-4- 5-234 212 156 125 95 1-2- 3-4- 5-341

30 HOLE 12 Monument PAR

34 68 91 100 The monument on the hill above the green commemorates the lost airmen stationed at Turnberry during the World Wars.

31 The monument on the hill above the green commemorates the lost airmen stationed at Turnberry during the World Wars. A brave tee shot is required down the left hand side of the fairway and players will have to flirt with the fairway bunkers in order to gain the best view of the green for the approach shot. The green is bigger than it appears and the rise in elevation may require players to hit an extra club in order to find the putting surface successfully. HOLE 12 APPROACH

HOLE 13 Tickly Tap PAR 4 409 380 344 331 1-277 2-245 3-210 4-176 1-240 2-205 3-170 4-136 1-233 2-197

32 HOLE 13 Tickly Tap PAR

43 72 94 103 Golfers preparing to hit their approach to this elevated green will be faced with a Tricky Little Stroke.

33 Golfers preparing to hit their approach to this elevated green will be faced with a Tricky Little Stroke. There are three bunkers guarding the left side of the fairway, on this dog-leg hole, and a combination of mounds and sand craters on the right. This makes finding the fairway from the tee a must and from there the approach shot is played to a plateau green that has an incline to the front that makes it look particularly small, but, in actual fact it is one of the largest putting surfaces on the course. HOLE 13 APPROACH

HOLE 14 Risk-An-Hope PAR 5 568 498 487 409 C 65 86 127 115 149 A B 1-284 2-252 3-215 4-129 1-271 2-239 3-202 4-117 180 216 223 299 319 258 268 289 1-305 2-270 3-235

34 HOLE 14 Risk-An-Hope PAR C A B FROM THIS SPRINKLER DISTANCE TO POINT A DISTANCE TO POINT B DISTANCE TO POINT C

33 65 86 115 The daunting name of this hole is well deserved.

35 The daunting name of this hole is well deserved. This fantastic Par 5, snaking its way from the tees up to an elevated green with spectacular sea views and the magnificent Turnberry Lighthouse as a focal point. The two fairway bunkers must be avoided with the tee shot and then care must be taken to consider all the options when deciding your strategy with the next shot. Enjoy the incredible view when you reach this green but also take time to study your line on this tricky undulating surface. HOLE 14 APPROACH

36 HOLE 15 Ca Canny PAR

HOLE 15 PAR 3 107 234 yards Any errant shots will be heavily punished so Take Care is the warning on this, the last of the short holes.

37 HOLE 15 PAR yards Any errant shots will be heavily punished so Take Care is the warning on this, the last of the short holes. A steep banking in front of and to the right of the green will consume errant shots and leave players with an unpredictable lie and certainly no view of the pin. Waiting on the left is more trouble in the shape of three bunkers and the contours of the green will require a gentle touch as the slope will make any bunker shot perilously fast.

HOLE 16 Wee Burn PAR 4/5 479 420 381 375 1-351 2-327 3-293 4-255 1-342 2-319 3-284 4-246

38 HOLE 16 Wee Burn PAR 4/

33 64 86 114 This hole is named after Wilson s Burn.

39 This hole is named after Wilson s Burn. The Little Burn running across the front of the green may not seem so little when you are faced with the task of either carrying it or suffering the consequences. A good tee shot down the right half of the fairway will leave the optimum angle to approach the green but beware as a watery grave awaits those who are not successful. HOLE 16 APPROACH

40 HOLE 17 Lang Whang PAR

34 72 99 110 Lang Whang translates to Long Whack and that is exactly what is required to reach this long Par 4 in two shots.

41 Lang Whang translates to Long Whack and that is exactly what is required to reach this long Par 4 in two shots. Please be wary of the bunker on the right as the contours of the fairway will gather tee shots towards it. The testing approach shot will have to carry the steep ridge in order to find the putting surface and when there you will be faced with a green full of subtle contours. HOLE 17 APPROACH

HOLE 18 Duel In The Sun PAR 4 485 417 400 366 1-303 2-281 3-235 4-195 1-328 2-305 3-260 4-219 73 97 118 140 162

42 HOLE 18 Duel In The Sun PAR

30 73 97 118 The finishing hole of the Ailsa Course was renamed in honour of the 1977 Open Championship, which is regarded by many as the finest Major Championship ever played.

43 The finishing hole of the Ailsa Course was renamed in honour of the 1977 Open Championship, which is regarded by many as the finest Major Championship ever played. The 1977 Open saw Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus battling it out, shot for shot, over four incredible days with Tom Watson lifting the Claret Jug after the most dramatic finish on this hole. Negotiating the fairway bunkers is a must of the tee and too far right will be in trouble as gorse bushes will be waiting for you. The approach shot should be aimed for the right half of the green as there is an incline on the left that may leave a tricky chip. HOLE 18 APPROACH

44 COURSE ETIQUETTE Please remain on designated pathways only. Please repair pitch marks and replace all divots. Please rake all bunkers and leave rake in centre of the bunker. Please adhere to general golfing etiquette. Please adhere to the course rangers instructions on pace of play. Thank you and enjoy an unforgettable experience!

45 EXPECTED HOLE TIMING 1st 14 mins 10th 19 mins (From Halfway House) (2 hrs 38 mins) 2nd 14mins 11th 13 mins (28 mins) (2 hrs 51 mins) 3rd 14 mins 12th 14 mins (42 mins) (3 hrs 05 mins) 4th 12 mins 13th 14 mins (54 mins) Halfway (3 hrs 19 mins) House 5th 16 mins Experience at 14th 17 mins (1 hr 10 mins) Turnberry (3 hrs 36 mins) Lighthouse 6th 13 mins 10 mins 15th 12 mins (1 hr 23 mins) (3 hrs 48 mins) 7th 17 mins 16th 14 mins (1hr 40 mins) (4 hrs 02 mins) 8th 14 mins 17th 14 mins (1 hrs 54 mins) (4 hrs 16 mins) 9th 15 mins (To Halfway House) 18th 14 mins (2 hrs 09 mins) (4 hrs 30 mins) Recommended playing time 4 hours 30 minutes.

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46 N Yardage Guide by Best APPROACH,

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TRUMP TURNBERRY, A GOLFER S PARADISE.

TRUMP TURNBERRY, A GOLFER S PARADISE. GOLF AT TRUMP TURNBERRY Prestigious and steeped in history, some of golf s most storied moments have taken place on the Championship Ailsa course, home of four exceptional