Royal Troon Golf Club Royal Troon Golf Club Royal Troon Golf Club is a links golf course in Scotland, located in Troon, South Ayrshire, southwest of Glasgow. The club, which now has a total of 45 holes, was founded in 1878, initially with five holes. It lies adjacent to the Firth of Clyde. George Strath was appointed in 1881 as the club's first golf professional, and together with 1882 Open champion Willie Fernie (golfer), designed the original course, expanding it to 18 holes by 1888. The two were assisted by Charlie Hunter, greenskeeper of the neighbouring Prestwick Golf Club, in Troon's formative years. When
1928 U.S. Open (golf) reduced to two in the late 1940s when the club sold half of its property. Course No. 4 became the North course, and the South course is a composite of holes from the other three. Course No. 4 "Thursday, June 21, 1928" "Friday, June 22, 1928" "Saturday, June 23, 1928 (morning)" "Saturday, June 23, 1928 (afternoon)" "Final round" "Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par"<br> "Sunday, June 24, 1928 (36 holes)" "Morning round" "Afternoon round" "Cumulative playoff scores, relative to par" 1928 U.S. Open (golf) The 1928 U.S. Open was the 32nd U.S. Open, held June 21–24 at Course No. 4