THE public are being asked for their views on the masterplan for the redevelopment of Belleisle Golf Course in Ayr.

South Ayrshire Council is working with Pangaea Golf Architecture, in association with Paul Lawrie, to improve the playing experience at Belleisle and Darley Golf Courses.

Following detailed site analysis over the summer months, a ‘masterplan’ of initial design concepts for Belleisle will be available for the public and members of local clubs to view at a range of public engagement sessions in October.

The designs will be available to view any time at Belleisle Park Clubhouse from Monday, October 7 until Thursday, October 31.

Drop-in sessions will be available on the dates and times below:

  • Tuesday, October 15 - 12pm until 3pm (with Golf South Ayrshire staff)
  • Tuesday, October 22 - 10am until 3pm (with a representative from Pangaea Architecture)
  • Tuesday, October 29 - 12pm until 3pm (with Golf South Ayrshire staff)

Belleisle Golf Course was opened in 1927 and was designed by one of the world’s most influential architects, James Braid.

The new design concepts aim to retain and enhance many of the risk and reward features once envisioned by Braid, while also placing sustainability and the future in their approach.

Councillor Brian Connolly, portfolio holder for sport and leisure, said: “This is a great step forward for Belleisle Golf Course.

"Renovating the course is essential to retain the reputation of the facility for decades to come, and our thoughts must turn to developing the next generation of golfers who will enjoy this fantastic course.

“We know it’s important to local players to retain the features brought in by James Braid, and Pangaea are making sure these are incorporated in the new design concepts.

"We really value our players' feedback, so I’d encourage everyone to come along to see the design concepts in October.”

The public can also view the designs from October 7 at www.golfsouthayrshire.com/investment.