Not perhaps the most glamorously named golf course in Ayrshire but certainly one worth playing. Located to the north of Irvine, Bogside is the first in the chain of links courses that adjoin the sea and travel southwards almost continuously to Prestwick St. Nicholas.

As a links course, Bogside is used frequently as one of the Open Championship final qualifying courses and whilst not the longest in the world, sets a challenge via a number of blind holes and difficult approaches to tight greens.

Bogside can undoubtedly be tough going if you don't know it and a Strokesaver is recommended - conditions on the courses are improving all the time. The course has been selected to be one of the four courses for the inaugural Ayrshire Golf Classic in July 2000 alongside Barassie, Belleisle and Turnberry Ailsa's Course.

The facilities for the visitor are relatively good and access throughout the week is not usually a problem. Green fees are medium priced for the area.