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Southerness Golf Club

4.8   Golfshake Golf Course Rating 26 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: £££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

Southerness Golf Club, Dumfries and Galloway is an 18 hole, par 69 (6566 yard), private, links golf course designed by Philip MacKenzie-Ross in 1947.

18 holes | Par 69 | 6566 yards | Private | Links


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Address: Southerness, Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway, DG2 8AZ United Kingdom

Tel: 01387 880677

Website: http://www.southernessgolfclub.com


Golf Club Facilities

Golf shop  Golf Shop
Changing rooms  Changing
Clubhouse  Clubhouse
Bar  Bar
Food  Dining

Times available to visitors are
10 a.m. to 12 and 2 to 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
On Thursday (ladies day) – from 11 to 12 a.m. and 2.30 to 4 p.m.
On Saturdays and Sundays – from 10 to 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 to 4 p.m.

Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £60.00 per round *

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • Society Deals Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £50.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: £60.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Review Information


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.75

Golfshake Golf Course Rating

 

AVERAGE RATING 4.7
(based on 26 reviews)

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HIGHLY RATED

100%

would play again or recommend


4.7

The Course

4.9

Course Conditions

4.3

Value For Money

4.3

Pace of Play

4.4

Facilities & Service

4.8

Hospitality

4

Practice Facilities

4.4

Food & Drink

What the club says: McKenzie Ross's brilliant design has been complemented by an excellent Head Greenkeeper and staff, who have now had a settled period of several years together which has brought the course into tip top condition. This has been recognised by "Golf Monthly", who have included Southerness in their list of top 100 courses in Britain and Ireland each year since 1990.

This is a true Championship Links course, measuring 6728 yards from the white (Championship) tees, 6566 from the white tees, 6110 from the yellow tees and 5622 from the red tees.

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Murray Strachan rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 21 2023

Exceptional Condition for December

I played Southerness in early December having wanted to play the course for years but just not having the chance. It didnt disappoint with excellent routing and outstanding condition for the time of year. Some fabulous holes (13th was a particular favourite). Will definitely return in the summer.

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Phil L rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 22 2023

Lovely classic links

Played here as a one ball, on a Wednesday morning. Met two members, one lady and one gent, who talked me through the way to go and explained anything I needed answering. The course has the classic links look with revetted faced bunkers and gorse and heather. The greens were true and putted very well. The course has five par 3s, ranging in length from 150 yds. to 200 yds., which test all clubs in the bag. The fairways are not too tight, but there is gorse and heather to protect the old girl. All members of staff were pleasant and very helpful.

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William Scott rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 22 2023

Southerness Championship Links.

Absulute hidden gem, go and putt on the best greens surfaces in Scotland and possibly the UK, full fescue grass, Highest medal tees stroke rating in Scotland but very fair and picturesque with gorgeous views over the Galloway hills and the Solway Firth. Home of the Scottish Amateur match play and Scottish Amateur Stoke Play Championships every 10 years. Weekend and mid-week green fees under £100. Designed by Philip McKenzie Ross of Turnberry fame and the only Championship Links built in the second half of the 20th century in Britain. Can be a bit windy off the Solway on occasion but very mild climate off the Gulf Stream running along the Solway and rairly closed for frost.

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William Scott rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 13 2022

Superb in all areas

Superb fescue greens, course never closed by Frost as gulf streem flows past up Solway. Highest slope rating in Scottish golf.Mckenzie Ross masterpiece on th Solway. Par 69 old SS score 74..

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Robert darvill Oxfordsire rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 27 2022

Played Southerness on a very windy day what a challenge!! however what a great links course all aspects of the course were excellent and very well maintained rewarded a good shot with lots of trouble for a wayward ones .All members of staff were very welcoming making a fantastic day out

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Hamilton rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 15 2021

Wonderfull golf course. CIassic links from Philip Mckenzie Ross of Turnberry and Castletown fame. Fescue greens of the very highest standard and the best I've played with the possible exception of County Lough.

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Philip rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 18 2021

Classic Links

We played this course in early October 2021. A classic links course. Very flat, lots of gorse and other impenetrable bushes. Wonderful greens. Great layout. I would say that this is one of the best golf courses I have ever played, and a “must play” for any serious golfer.

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Steven K rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 18 2021

Worth the trip

Played at Southerness for the first time and what a treat it was. Yes, it is off the beaten track, but so worth the drive. Fortunately we had blue skies & no wind, so a rare treat there apparently. Stunning views, course in immaculate condition, challenging par 3s and overall a very enjoyable round. Food, drink and general reception in the pro shop/club house also first class.

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Robert M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 14 2021


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Terry S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 25 2020

Truly links golf at its best

A truly proper links course, fantastic layout, very well maintained, excellent shop and clubhouse. Friendly staff and good value for money. A great experience to play and enjoy all this picturesque area can offer whilst you do so.

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James D rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 16 2020

Great course - Great to be back

Played this with my dad on a lovey summers day with very little wind (which is not normal) I just love this course as I have played it a few times now. Links golf is so much better than my course in Leeds, greens are great, fairways are a real test to hit and views are unreal

(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 15.4)

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Iain M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 13 2019

Great links


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Terry S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 19 2019

Typical Scottish links

A typical and beautiful Scottish links set on the coastline. Tricky tight holes with some narrow fairways and tough par 3's. Exceptional shop, clubhouse and facilities. Food and hospitality also very good. A brilliant find and a must play if in the vicinity.

(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 105 Handicap: 17.2)

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Tim Y rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 20 2019

Wonderful course & club

Played on a relatively calm day for the most part. Beautiful setting and a great place to play golf. Quite easy to get to from nearby Dumfries. Course was in fantastic condition with plenty of run, hitting irons off most tees which helped to keep the ball in play. Hole 12 was the obvious highlight but there wasn't a bad hole on the course. Welcome was incredibly friendly and the food in the clubhouse was lovely. There were quite a few groups on but the pace of play was perfect. Would definitely play again next time I'm back in Scotland

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 85 Handicap: 18.5)

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Terry S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 10 2018

Fantastic Scottish links

A fantastic Scottish links set by a beautiful coastline. Very picturesque and a pleasure to play. Some tight holes with plenty of Scottish heather to catch that wayward shot. Beautiful scenery, excellent clubhouse and shop. Practice facilities very good. Staff welcoming and food quality excellent. A definite return to venue. Loved every minute.

(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.7)

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