description Dundonald Links Overview
Dundonald Links is a golf course in North Ayrshire, Scotland, near the town of Irvine and the Firth of Clyde. Kyle Phillips redesigned the former course, and the present links opened in 2003 with rolling fairways, deep bunkers, and exposed coastal conditions. It has hosted professional events including the men's and women's Scottish Opens and serves both visiting golfers and tournament competition.
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Where is Dundonald Links and what are its basic course details?
Dundonald Links is in North Ayrshire near Irvine and the Firth of Clyde. It is an 18-hole, par-72 modern links course with tee yardage ranging from about 6,415 to 7,300 yards ([Dundonald Links](https://dundonaldlinks.com/golf/)).
Who designed the modern Dundonald Links course?
The modern layout is credited to American architect Kyle Phillips, who was brought in after Loch Lomond Golf Club acquired the site in 2003. The land also has an older golfing history, including a Willie Fernie course that opened in 1911 ([Dundonald Links history](https://dundonaldlinks.com/golf/the-course/)).
Which professional events have been held at Dundonald Links?
Dundonald hosted the first stage of European Tour Qualifying School from 2008 through 2011. It also hosted the Ladies Scottish Open in 2015 and 2016 ([Dundonald Links history](https://dundonaldlinks.com/golf/the-course/)).
What kind of playing conditions should golfers expect?
The course combines rolling fairways with deep rough, gorse, strategic bunkers, and exposed coastal weather. Unlike many traditional links, the layout also uses pine trees to frame parts of the Firth of Clyde setting ([Dundonald Links](https://dundonaldlinks.com/golf/the-course/)).
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