Irvine is a rugged gem located within a famous 30-mile strip of golf courses that includes Troon, Prestwick GC and Gailes Links. The course can best be described as Links and Heathland with fairways built on sand divided by gorse and heather.

Every hole has its own identity and the smooth, true greens are always in excellent condition. Irvine is not long by present day standards but demands accurate shot making.

Irvine has a long association with the R & A and the PGA. It is used for Final Qualifying when the Open Championship is held at Turnberry or Royal Troon and has co-hosted the Amateur Championship with Royal Troon. The Ladies Home Internationals are being held at Irvine in 2009.