The Duel in the Sun tour from Lomond Golf Tours is a spectacular golfing adventure that celebrates one of the most iconic moments in Open Championship history before taking golfers on an unforgettable journey through Scotland’s stunning west coast.

The experience begins in Ayrshire, taking in Prestwick where the Open began, and then on to Turnberry where golf history was made. At Turnberry’s legendary Ailsa Course, guests walk the very fairways where Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson produced their unforgettable battle at the 1977 Open Championship. Their extraordinary display of shot-making and sportsmanship became forever known as the “Duel in the Sun,” and remains one of golf’s greatest championships.

The adventure then takes an extraordinary turn as guests travel by helicopter across Scotland’s spectacular west coast to The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. Nestled among towering dunes beside a seven-mile stretch of pristine beach, The Machrie delivers a modern championship links experience in one of Scotland’s most breath-taking island settings. Combined with Islay’s renowned hospitality and world-famous whisky, it creates an unforgettable stop on the journey.

From Islay, another helicopter transfer carries guests south to the legendary links of Machrihanish on the Kintyre Peninsula. Here, golfers experience one of Scotland’s most revered seaside courses alongside the acclaimed Machrihanish Dunes, where dramatic coastal scenery and natural links terrain provide a fitting finale to an exceptional tour.

The Duel in the Sun tour is far more than a golf holiday, it’s an immersive journey through Scotland’s golfing heritage, combining championship courses, luxury travel, island hospitality and spectacular scenery. From the historic links of Ayrshire to the remote beauty of Islay and Kintyre, every stage of the tour creates lasting memories, making it one of Lomond Golf Tours’ most distinctive and unforgettable experiences.