Rowallan Castle Golf Club
Course Information
Rowallan Castle Golf Course, Ayrshire is an 18 hole, par 71 (6968 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Colin Montgomerie with an exclusive 19th hole, par 3 to add to your round.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6997 yards | Private | Parkland
About Rowallan Castle Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Kilmaurs, Ayrshire, KA3 2LP United Kingdom
Tel: 01563 530550
Golf Pro: Ross Aitken | Tel: 01563 530550
Website: https://www.rowallancastle.com/
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Rowallan Castle Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.37
AVERAGE RATING 4
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What the club says: Set in 600 acres of one of Scotland’s most glorious country estates, Rowallan boasts two of the finest castles in the land. Generations have been enchanted by the 13th century castle, birthplace of Elizabeth Muir the mother of Robert II, the first Stewart king of Scotland, with its distinctive sweeping staircase and manicured lawns.
Stretching to 7000 yards from the Championship tees Rowallan is a modern classic, to compliment Ayrshire’s existing golfing gems.
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
James M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2025
Course in great condition greens nice and fast. Played in a nice dry day after some previous wet days.
Catering always the best.
Catering always the best.
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Marcus R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2025
Great course
This is an amazing course. In really good condition. A real challenge to any level of golfer and well worth moneyReviewer Rating
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Show moreJames M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 12 2023
A great course to play and well worth the green fees. Course in overall great condition with the green running true and fast even at this time of year and over the extended high rain fall.
The glasshouse restaurant is top notch with a excellent and varied menus. One of the best roll in sausage I have ever had.Front 9 holes for the thinking golfer and back 9 for accuracy and big hitters. Course has a 19th hole for deciding a winner after a tie and for finishing hole after 9 holes. Come and play.
The glasshouse restaurant is top notch with a excellent and varied menus. One of the best roll in sausage I have ever had.Front 9 holes for the thinking golfer and back 9 for accuracy and big hitters. Course has a 19th hole for deciding a winner after a tie and for finishing hole after 9 holes. Come and play.
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James M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 12 2023
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For golfers that have played this course before. Go back for another visit and experience the improvements to the playing surfaces. New machinery and staff have vastly improved all the playing surfaces and drainage . This can be very evident when putting greens are like lightning very consistent and a joy to play on.The greens staff have also changed their cutting regimes withe a different cut on every fairway to improve the visual experience.
Best roll on square sausage ever.
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Show moreJames M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2022
Fantastic summer course when its dry but pick your days to play according to weather conditions if you can.
Great facilities both on and off the course. Best roll in sausage in the area.
Great facilities both on and off the course. Best roll in sausage in the area.
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Charles Stewart rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 14 2022
Played About 5 Years A go . Course now so much better Drainage much better Green very good and run True Guy In pro shop was very helpful On Course Seating Could Do with A Clean But Overall A First Class day Out
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Show moreJames M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2022
Much Improved
Course has a rep for being wet but new drainage every year has Munich improved the playing experience.Hospitality well worth the visit great roll in sausage not to be missed.
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Show moreJames M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2021
One to visit if you are in the area great value for money if you are playing several courses over your stay.
I would advise going on line and checking out the full package golf and accommodation ideal location and base to play multiple courses close at hand.
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 45 Handicap: )
I would advise going on line and checking out the full package golf and accommodation ideal location and base to play multiple courses close at hand.
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 45 Handicap: )
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Show moreLeigh W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2021
Brilliant golf course
Loved the welcome, friendly pro, great course, nice golfers, beautiful setting with views of Arran. Will use again, great value.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreMartin C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2021
Hard course, definately championship status.
grass/ clover could have been cut better. not an easy course by a long shot. Really have to think your way round.(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 24.3)
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Show moreJames M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 22 2021
Well worth a visit.
Great layout plays great in dry weather a good one to add to your visiting list if playing in the area.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJames M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2020
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Show moreJames M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 18 2019
Needs work
A great layout pity about the poor drainage both on fairways and first cut of rough. Greens area fantastic and totally playable. Played the hole course off a Matt that's was the only way to make any kind of score.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJames M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 18 2019
Needs work
A great layout pity about the poor drainage both on fairways and first cut of rough. Greens area fantastic and totally playable. Played the hole course off a Matt that's was the only way to make any kind of score.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJames M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 18 2019
Needs work
A great layout pity about the poor drainage both on fairways and first cut of rough. Greens area fantastic and totally playable. Played the hole course off a Matt that's was the only way to make any kind of score.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreJames M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2019
Quite a place
Historic stone castles lovely gardens and a well laced out course by Colin Montgomery.Lots of bunkers to challenge your game fortunately I am not lone enough for them to give me to many problems,
Glasshouse restaurant was very good looking forward to a return with the wife for diner or lunch.
Give it a try if you are in the area you wont be disappointed.
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Show moreRoss M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2019
First round this year. Played better than I expected and I think this was down to playing on a beautiful course. Definitely going to come back in the future.
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 9.2)
(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 9.2)
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Show moreAndrew H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2019
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Show moreScott B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2018
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Show moreAndrew P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2018
Very interesting layout and design
Set in the grounds of a 13th century castle complex this course benefits from some amazing backdrops and views. Add in the skill and experience of Colin Montgomerie and you have a real golfing experience.It has an unusual 19 hole layout with the final hole called "The Decider". It fits beautifully into the available grounds and is a great idea, well executed. There had been very little rain in the past 3 weeks and the ground was hard but the greens were in an acceptable condition.The short holes are all challenges and are picturesque from all angles. This is a good course that will only get better with age as it has time to mature. I intend to return in a few years as I am convinced that it will mature into an extremely popular and well used facility.The variety of holes take advantage of the openness to the changing wind directions. We didn't sample the food as when our rounds had completed the restaurant had closed but all previous reviewers express positive comments.There is a real flow to the course layout and the fairway definition from the tee is really good. I recommend use of a course planner and be prepared for extra yardage to be walked between tee's if carrying or using a trolley. There are interesting terrain changes and some elevated tee's that give views across the course and its surrounding areas.I really enjoyed the experience of playing at Rowallan Castle.(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 104 Handicap: 17.9)
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Show moreStuart T rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2017
Course too wet, drainage needs to be improved dramatically. Excellent challenging cours let down badly by its drainage
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: 13.6)
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: 13.6)
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Show moreStuart T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2017
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13.2)
Course in great condition, would recommend playing it at this time of the year
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Show moreJames G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2017
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Show moreJohn G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 4 2017
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Show moreGreg M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 28 2017
Was expecting the course to be a lot drier considering the recent period of good weather. Bunkers could be maintained better. Overall a true test and just glad that the weather conditions were great on the day.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: 17.9)
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 100 Handicap: 17.9)
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Show moreStuart T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 12 2017
Lovely course bit wet under foot in places but what do you expect mid February 2017. Once the course gets a chance to dry it will be excellent
. A rather long course will suit big hitters a lot better
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Show moreDave B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2016
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
Although serious rain previous to the round it's drained pretty well and only boggy in places u shouldn't be playing in haha....Il go back I like the course
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Show moreJim M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2016
first time I played course. Was really nice, though very open. Needs trees. Amazing amount of bunkers which was good. Seems very long course despite stated length. took over four hours for a fourball.
..... Course itself was a bit soggy. Disappointed a we bit at state of fairways. Loads and loads of divots not repaired. Though I'd guess this was due to members not replacing them more than anything. Signage on the course is non existent either. I was fortunate to be playing with a member who guided me from green to Tee, but if I was on my own I'd definitely have gotten lost.
On the positive. The course is very well laid out with the holes being well thought out. Some lovely dogleg holes and the par three's were all excellent.
overall I would recommend it. but go onto cheap tee times to book, as it is a bit overpriced at normal rate.
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 25.2)
..... Course itself was a bit soggy. Disappointed a we bit at state of fairways. Loads and loads of divots not repaired. Though I'd guess this was due to members not replacing them more than anything. Signage on the course is non existent either. I was fortunate to be playing with a member who guided me from green to Tee, but if I was on my own I'd definitely have gotten lost.
On the positive. The course is very well laid out with the holes being well thought out. Some lovely dogleg holes and the par three's were all excellent.
overall I would recommend it. but go onto cheap tee times to book, as it is a bit overpriced at normal rate.
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 25.2)
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Show moreColin M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2016
Greens a bit mottled due to burning from sun but running well. Food and service very good. Lovely surroundings.
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 97 Handicap: 18.9)
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Show moreEmma V rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 12 2016
Played with member so very reasonable priced round. Great facilities - excellent clubhouse and would recommend
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 98 Handicap: 19.3)
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 98 Handicap: 19.3)
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Rowallan Castle Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Rowallan Castle Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Rowallan Castle Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Rowallan Castle 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 Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Rowallan Castle Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Rowallan Castle 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 Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Rowallan Castle Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Rowallan Castle Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Rowallan Castle Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Rowallan Castle Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Rowallan Castle Golf Club for further details.
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