Royal Troon Green Fees and Tee Times
The Old Course at Royal Troon, the Ayrshire links that has staged the Open Championship ten times and hosted it most recently in 2024, is one of the great visitor rounds in Scottish golf, home to the famous Postage Stamp. Here is what it costs in 2026, when visitors can play, the handicap you need, and how to book a tee time.
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The short answer
Royal Troon is a private members club that opens limited tee times to visitors, and the round carries an Open venue price. In 2026 a single round on the Old Course is about 395 pounds, while a day ticket that adds the neighbouring Portland Course comes in around 420 pounds, a strong way to make a full day of the trip to Ayrshire. PGA members and some affiliated golfers pay a reduced rate. The real constraint is not the fee but the availability: visitor golf is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through a season that runs from roughly mid April to early October, and the best times go many months ahead.
There is also a gate at the first tee. The Old Course asks for a genuine handicap, 20 or under for men and 30 or under for women, with a certificate to prove it. This is a serious championship links, not a resort course, so plan to arrive with your handicap in order and your links game ready. Book early, take the day ticket if you can, and build a wider Ayrshire week around the round.
Royal Troon green fees and access, 2026
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Old Course, single round | About 395 pounds per golfer, indicative 2026 visitor rate |
| Day ticket | About 420 pounds for the Old Course plus the Portland Course in a day |
| Reduced rate | PGA members and certain affiliated golfers pay less; confirm eligibility with the club |
| Visitor days | Limited times on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, mid April to early October |
| Handicap | Men 20 or under, women 30 or under; carry a current handicap certificate |
| Booking | Direct with the club by telephone and email; book many months ahead |
| Course | Ayrshire links dating to 1878, par 71, about 7,276 yards in Open setup |
Green fees, visitor days and handicap rules verified indicatively in June 2026 from Royal Troon Golf Club and golf travel reporting; they change without notice, so always confirm current rates and availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking. Check tee time availability.
How to book, step by step
Start as early as you can, because Royal Troon releases only a handful of visitor times on its three open days and they are claimed far in advance. Decide your dates, then contact the club directly by telephone or email to request a tee time, having your handicap details to hand, since men need 20 or under and women 30 or under and a certificate is expected. If you want the fullest day, ask for the day ticket that pairs the Old Course with the Portland Course, an excellent links in its own right and a fine way to warm up or wind down around the headline round. A golf travel specialist who books Ayrshire regularly can often help secure a time when the direct sheet looks full.
Plan the round into a wider trip rather than as a standalone. Ayrshire is one of the densest stretches of great links in the world, so a few days based on the coast lets you pair Royal Troon with the other championship links nearby and the smaller gems in between. Bring layers and a links mindset for the wind off the Firth of Clyde, and leave time after the round for a drink in the clubhouse with its Open history on the walls.
When to go, and what to expect
The visitor season runs from about mid April to early October, and the heart of the summer brings the best chance of dry, firm links conditions and the longest days, along with the tightest tee sheet. May, June and September are the sweet spots, with fine light and a little more room than the peak weeks. Whenever you come, expect a true Open Championship test: a par 71 of about 7,276 yards that runs gently out with the prevailing wind and battles back into it, with the tiny par 3 8th, the Postage Stamp, the shortest hole in Open golf at around 123 yards and the most photographed on the property. Firm turf, deep bunkers and coastal wind reward the player who keeps the ball low and thinks their way round. It is one of the essential rounds of any Scottish golf trip.
Plan a Royal Troon trip
We secure the Royal Troon tee time where access allows, pair it with the best of the Ayrshire links coast, and book the lodging and transport around it. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling, and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Royal Troon fee questions
How much does it cost to play Royal Troon in 2026?
A single round on the Old Course is about 395 pounds in 2026, with a day ticket that adds the neighbouring Portland Course at around 420 pounds. PGA members and certain affiliated golfers pay a reduced rate. These are indicative published visitor green fees, so always confirm current pricing directly before booking.
When can visitors play Royal Troon?
Royal Troon offers limited visitor tee times on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through the season, which runs from roughly mid April to early October. Availability is tight, especially in high summer, so booking many months ahead is essential. The club takes visitor bookings directly by telephone and email, and a golf travel specialist can help secure a time.
Is there a handicap requirement at Royal Troon?
Yes. To play the Old Course, men need a handicap of 20 or under and women a handicap of 30 or under, and you should carry a current handicap certificate. The Old Course is a serious links test and an Open Championship venue, so the requirement is enforced. Standard golf attire and links etiquette apply.
What is the Postage Stamp at Royal Troon?
The Postage Stamp is the par 3 8th, the shortest hole in Open Championship golf at about 123 yards, with a tiny green ringed by deep bunkers and named for a putting surface said to be no wider than a stamp. It is one of the most famous short holes in the game and the highlight of any round at Royal Troon, which hosted the Open most recently in 2024.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course facts and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.