Machrihanish Golf Club
Course Information
Machrihanish Golf Club, Central Scotland is a 27 hole club with the 18 hole, par 70 (6462 yard) Course famous for it's 1st hole and the 9 hole Pans Course. A private, links golf course established in 1876.
27 holes | Par 70 | 6462 yards | Private | Links
Machrihanish Golf Club Information
Address: Machrihanish, Campbeltown, Central Scotland, PA28 6PT United Kingdom
Tel: 01586 810213
Golf Pro: Jennie Dunn | Tel: 01586 810277
Website: https://www.machgolf.com
Golf Club Facilities
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Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: £120/£90 per round £200/£150 per day *
Weekend Guide: £120/£90 per round £200/£150 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Machrilhanish Golf Club | Blue | 70 | 71 | 6462 | ||
| Machrilhanish Golf Club | White | 70 | 71 | 6235 | ||
| Machrilhanish Golf Club | Yellow | 70 | 70 | 5960 | ||
| Machrilhanish Golf Club | Red | 72 | 72 | 5497 | ||
| Pans Course | Medal | 68 | 69 | 4752 | ||
| Pans Course | Box | 68 | 64 | 4638 | ||
Machrihanish Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.73
AVERAGE RATING 4.4
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HIGHLY RATED
95%
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What the club says: Machrihanish Golf course is a generous 6,225 yards in length. Measuring 3,101 yards and featuring eight par 4's and a single par 3 on the inward nine, and the outward nine measuring 3,124 yards and featuring two par 5's just over 500 yards each and three par 3's. The 18 hole course here features some of the most 'natural' golfing ground you will find anywhere in the world, with the course completely natural with no man made structures, mounds or hazards that werent already in place.
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Stuart sharp / Elderslie rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2023
Visited the course on the 20 June and booked a tee time for late afternoon unfortunately I couldn’t hire a cart as they had to be returned for no later than 6pm . Thought the course layout was fantastic and the staff member working in the pro shop was very friendly . Personally I thought the greens were in a shocking state for a golf course that is ranked in the top 100 in the uk with green fees to match . I think that I should of be told about the poor condition of the greens before I parted with the green fees as I rated them the worst I have played this year and I have played on a lot of courses around Scotland
to be in the top 100 in the uk
to be in the top 100 in the uk
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Duncan S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 7 2023
Tough day
Strong wind but warm sunshine. Course was playing long and the greens were a bit bumpy. Great course.Reviewer Rating
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David Broome rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2022
Fabulous course in great surroundings
A fast, testing layout, especially in the wind. Tight fairways & slick greens. Stay on the fairway to avoid disappointment!Reviewer Rating
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Alex P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2019
Bucket list stuff
It's a pain to get to but Machrihanish Golf Club, along with Machrihanish Dunes around the corner, are well worth the trip. True bucket list courses.(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 11.6)
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Peter T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2018
Extraordinary
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Duncan S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 19 2018
Greens are work in progress and suffer,from,Leatherjackets. Otherwise course on,God,shape.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 76 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 76 Handicap: )
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Allan K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2017
Classic Links
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Duncan S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2017
Greens were disappointing and ball not running smoothly. Great day for golf.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 76 Handicap: )
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Duncan S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2016
Very windy. Rough was severe. Greens ok but course looking very good.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 78 Handicap: )
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Duncan S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2016
The course is in excellent condition despite a very wet winter. Great weather and a great golf course.
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 79 Handicap: )
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Jean L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 13 2015
Fantastic golfing challenge on a very natural and fair golf course. Hard and fast running, always presents options for how to play shots - along the ground or in the air. True but complex and hard to read greens, Beautiful coastal location completes a great course.
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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2015
Once again a stunning course in fantastic condition, well worth the drive down to play here. Lunch in the clubhouse was excellent and we were well looked after by the pro before we went out, all in all a great days golf.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 8.2)
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 8.2)
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Douglas Glasgow rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2015
What a challenge this course was. Really enjoyed the round and the true test of our ability was when the wind really started blowing at the turn. The Back 9 at times was unplayable with the strong gusts and I struggled with a 49. Got given some vouchers for half price to come back within the next 12 months so will definitely makethe effort. If this course was more accessible it would b holding some big competitions.
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Darryl K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2015
What a great initiation to Links Golf. The awesome first tee and immaculate holes to finish, being buffetted by the wind on the kintyre coast.
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Chris V rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2015
Great links golf, classic first hole and an eerie moonscape landscape throughout. Really nice design and some tough holes. Well worth getting off the beaten track.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 98 Handicap: 19.7)
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 98 Handicap: 19.7)
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Duncan S rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2015
Once again the greens are in poor condition and the course is in need of being tidied up generally.
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: )
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vrp, sussex rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 28 2014
Wonderful links in great condition this June. I agree with the other reviewers, the last four holes are comparatively weak, but imagine if Old Tom had swapped the 1st and 2nd with the parallel 17th and 18th and the final shot had been across the Atlantic into the prevailing!
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Duncan S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 18 2014
greens are in poor condition and the course was scruffy. Should come good later in the season.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 73 Handicap: )
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 73 Handicap: )
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Jack L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2013
Some friends and I travelled down to play the Dunes course as a freebie with the Bunkered vouchers. As it was a long drive for us we agreed to stay overnight and play this course whilst in the area.
Glad we did this because it’s a must play, it’s absolutely fantastic. Fairways, tee’s, greens all in great condition. Is enjoyable to play, with some stunning holes and views. For £65 it’s bargain. If this course was on mainland Scotland the price would be in excess of £100 easy.
If you’re a golfer who enjoys a good course, go and play it you won’t be disappointed.
Glad we did this because it’s a must play, it’s absolutely fantastic. Fairways, tee’s, greens all in great condition. Is enjoyable to play, with some stunning holes and views. For £65 it’s bargain. If this course was on mainland Scotland the price would be in excess of £100 easy.
If you’re a golfer who enjoys a good course, go and play it you won’t be disappointed.
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Andrew M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2013
From the epic drive to get there, and the epic first tee shot (how much of the Atlantic will you take on with your opening hit), this course is a beauty.
It follows a classic links layout, 9 holes out and 9 holes back, winding through the sand dunes. Blind drives and approach shots abound. The first 9 holes are stunning, and holes 10-16 are ferocious: we played on a windy day (there may be no other kind here), the two par 5s were borderline 4-shotters, one of the par 4s was out of reach in two, and the par 3s needed 4-iron, hybrid and driver. Even the short par 4 had a huge sloping green! The last 2 holes are usually regarded as the weakest on the course, but they give you time to pause and reflect on what you have just been through.
To misquote Public Enemy - believe the hype, this may be the finest links course in Scotland.
It follows a classic links layout, 9 holes out and 9 holes back, winding through the sand dunes. Blind drives and approach shots abound. The first 9 holes are stunning, and holes 10-16 are ferocious: we played on a windy day (there may be no other kind here), the two par 5s were borderline 4-shotters, one of the par 4s was out of reach in two, and the par 3s needed 4-iron, hybrid and driver. Even the short par 4 had a huge sloping green! The last 2 holes are usually regarded as the weakest on the course, but they give you time to pause and reflect on what you have just been through.
To misquote Public Enemy - believe the hype, this may be the finest links course in Scotland.
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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2013
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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2013
This course is amazing, we have now played it twice and each time it gets better. The views, the holes and the friendly welcome are a credit to the course. Added to that when we played was glorious sunshine in Scotland, what more can you ask for, well worth a visit.
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 81 Handicap: 9.3)
(Round played: Jul 2013 - Score: 81 Handicap: 9.3)
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Alasdair K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2013
I have been over to play Machrihanish 3 or 4 times over the years, each time in different conditions and each time i have loved it!
The weather has varied from glorious sunshine with no wind, to monsoon like rain with a swirling gale, but each and every time the course has been excellent fun to play and always in fantastic condition.
Holes 1 to 14 are all excellent, the last 4 are a little more bland and have the feel of just needing to fit in 4 more holes to make an 18 hole course. Regardless of this less than stellar finish the course demands return visits, even making the 3 hour drive from Glasgow worthwhile, although a much more civilised trip would be to go via arran for a few days, take in Whiting Bay, Lamlash, Corrie or Shiskine before heading over to Kintyre.
The weather has varied from glorious sunshine with no wind, to monsoon like rain with a swirling gale, but each and every time the course has been excellent fun to play and always in fantastic condition.
Holes 1 to 14 are all excellent, the last 4 are a little more bland and have the feel of just needing to fit in 4 more holes to make an 18 hole course. Regardless of this less than stellar finish the course demands return visits, even making the 3 hour drive from Glasgow worthwhile, although a much more civilised trip would be to go via arran for a few days, take in Whiting Bay, Lamlash, Corrie or Shiskine before heading over to Kintyre.
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Douglas C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2011
Stunning just stunning, flight from Glasgow early morning and met by taxi mini bus which took us to the club house. Very warm welcome with bacon rolls and coffee, pro shop equally as accomodating and then the opening tee shots. Glad to say we all made it and we were off, course was just amazing and every hole was a new challenge - especially as the wind increased in strength with each hole we came too. I would recommend this trip to anyone at least once in your lifetime and for us it was so good we are already talking about our trip next year.
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Stephen W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2011
Most natural golf course I have ever played, from the moment launch your opening tee shot over the Atlantic ocean you are in awe of the natural links layout and the rolling dunes, golf how it was meant to be played.
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David W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2009
A fantastic course with reputedly the best first tee in the world - certainly features in the 1000 holes to hit before you die book that I saw the other day. Make sure you get a good weather report before you go - not pleasant in the rain/high winds. However, a stunning course with some very tricky fairways. Don't stray to the right hand side on any of the holes as you will lose it in the long rough!!
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Machrihanish Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Machrihanish Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Machrihanish Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Machrihanish Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Machrihanish Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Machrihanish Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Machrihanish Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Machrihanish Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Machrihanish Golf Club for further details.
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