Ardfin Estate,
Isle of Jura, Argyle & Bute
Office
+44 (0)1496 820 071Pro shop
+44 (0)1496 820 071Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Seaside-clifftop course. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal terrain and cliffs alongside the Sound of Jura.
Designer:
Owner Greg Coffey and Australian course architect Bob Harrison (former lead designer at Greg Norman Golf Course Design).
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4 km SW of Craighouse, Isle of Jura. From the mainland by ferry to the Isle of Islay (2 hours plus), then by ferry from Islay to Jura (10 minutes).
Here on the Ardfin Estate you will find a spectacular and exclusive golf course, commissioned in the mid-2010s by Australian hedge fund manager Greg Coffey. Much helped by fellow Aussie and golf course architect Bob Harrison, the Hebridean Isle of Jura now boasts a stunning, world-ranked seaside golf course.
Occupying a sublime coastal setting at the southern end of the island, the layout's early holes take you on a wonderfully natural walk along the cliffs. Much of the jaw-dropping back-nine gets you directly alongside the sea, with several dramatic beachside holes. Unforgettable amongst Ardfin's panoply of wow-factor holes, the par-3 12th, and par-4 13th and 14th holes, integrate the beach and seaside inlets as a constant threat.
The tough closing stretch includes a few uphill slopes, as well as plenty more opportunities to enjoy the glorious coastal scenery. Throughout, the generous width fairways offer encouragement to big-hitters, while the scenic splendour of sea and land, rugged coastline and neighbouring islands, is simply breathtaking ... or "ripper" as the Aussies might say.
Stay&Play at Ardfin: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Private club - outside visitors can play if hosted by a member or if staying in the onsite accommodations.
Ardfin is a walking-only course.
Within the Ardfin Estate grounds, stately Jura House is available on an exclusive-use basis, while The Quadrangle (converted farm buildings) offer luxury two-bedroom apartments. A wonderful Stay&Play opportunity on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Jura ... with plenty of other activities to enjoy in addition to the golf.
Scotland's 8th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Britain & Ireland's 15th best course (Golf World, 2025).
World's 65th best course (GOLF Magazine, 2023/24) and 25th best public access course (Golf World, 2025).
Ardfin Estate, Isle of Jura.
+44 (0)1496 820 071
Visit websiteArdfin offers top quality luxury accommodation, as well as the opportunity to experience its remarkable clifftop-beachside golf course. Double-rooms and two-bedroom apartments are available in The Quadrangle (luxuriously converted farm buildings). Stunning Jura House, with its 10 beautiful bedrooms, grand reception and dining rooms, billiard room and large indoor pool, can be booked on an exclusive-use basis ... a perfect venue for extra-special reunions and celebrations.
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