Machrihanish
It takes a little more effort to get to Machrihanish than most of the golf courses that visitors to Scotland normally play, but those who take the time are rarely disappointed.
Located on the west side of the Kintyre Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, the course is set in spectacular dunes by the small village of Machrihanish.
The skies are big and the views are very special out to sea to the isles of Islay, Jura and Gigha.
This is classic Scottish links golf. The fairways roll over humps and hollows, some described by the golf club itself as 'elephant graveyards'. The greens are undulating and varied - many are 'punchbowl' shaped while others are raised. There are also many blind shots that particularly test the first time visitor.
One of the iconic moments of the golf course is the opening drive from the 1st. From an elevated tee the golfer must drive across the adjacent beach – and judge just how far to angle the shot to avoid playing the second shot from the beach itself. The more you take on of the beach, the shorter your second shot will be. The front nine are closer to the sea and are the more striking part of the links.
Machrihanish is an example of traditional Scottish links in a beautiful setting. Old Tom Morris, who was asked by the golf club to assist with extending the course from 12 holes to 18 in 1879, said the links were "specifically designed by the almighty for playing golf".
- Address:
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Machrihanish Golf Club
Machrihanish
Argyll
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- Telephone:
- 01586 810277
- Pro shop:
- 01586 810277
- Email:
- pro@machgolf.com
- Costs (2022):
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Weekday round: £90.00
Weekend round: £90.00
- Multi-day tickets:
- 5 Day Ticket: £315.00
- Restrictions:
- Handicap certificate required: No
- Buggy hire:
- Yes
- Driving range:
- No
- Course rating:
- 70.8
- Slope rating:
- 130
Airport driving times*
- Glasgow Airport
: 3 hours 10 minutes - Edinburgh Airport
: 4 hours - Inverness Airport
: 5 hours 30 minutes - Aberdeen Airport
: 5 hours 40 minutes
* For guidance only - all timings are traffic dependent.
Options we suggest:
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Links, 9 holes
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Links, 18 holes
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Links, 18 holes