Machrihanish,
nr Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6PT
Office
+44 (0)1586 810 213Pro shop
+44 (0)1586 810 213Fax
+44 (0)1586 810 221Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Jennie Dunn (PGA Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Old Tom Morris
Above distances are for the Championship course. Also at Machrihanish GC is the nine-hole Pans course (par-34; 2,376 yds from medal tees; rating 31.7).
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5 miles W of Campbeltown
Follow the A83 through Kintyre to Campbeltown. From Campbeltown take the B842 (then B843) direction Machrihanish. After approx 6 miles golf is on your right (car park and clubhouse are on your left).
Machrihanish
Machrihanish Golf Club: rare indeed to find anyone who's played Machrihanish and not fallen under its magical spell. The initial tee-shot alone is one of the most memorable you'll play, requiring a drive over a beach to find the safety of the first fairway. Ahead of you lies a wonderfully natural links golf course that majestically weaves its way through impressive sand dunes. Machrihanish Bay, the hills of Kintyre and the more distant Inner Hebridean islands of Islay and Jura provide a constant backdrop as you journey round.
On the course, towering sand dunes will also capture your attention and dictate your shot making. With many elevated tee-boxes you'll get a good view of the hills and hollows over which the rolling tumbling fairways meander. The generally good-width and firm landing areas may provide some confidence from the tee, but deep rough and excellent pot bunkering, especially around the greens, will need to be avoided.
There's one or two blind shots to be made, which increase in number if your game becomes too wayward. Greens nestle down amongst the dunes, while others present more elevated targets. Mischievous pot bunkers protect many greens, but there's also a premium on keeping the ball close to the ground around the putting surfaces. A chip and run game will serve you well, versus crowd-pleasing lob shots.
Turning the clock back to the club's beginnings, it reputedly took all of 21 days between site selection and holding the opening tournament. Inclement weather explains why it took so long to mark out the course and prepare the playing surfaces! With this in mind, it's easy to leave the stresses of the modern world in the car park, and enter a golfing environment that has changed little since Old Tom Morris laid out the course ... over 150 years ago.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Must be aged 12 or over to play on Championship course.
Contact club for full details, discounts, day & week tickets, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course.
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Not far from the golf course is Campbeltown Airport, formerly RAF Machrihanish. Although still available to the Royal Air Force this is now in "Care and Maintenance" status, and is used as a civil airfield and temporary training ground for military units.
Scotland's 18th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Britain & Ireland's 38th best course (Golf World, 2025).
World's 97th best course (GOLF Magazine, 2023/24) and 61st best public access course (Golf World, 2025).
The Village at Machrihanish Dunes, Machrihanish, Argyll PA28 6PT.
(+44) 1586 810 000
Visit websiteThe Ugadale Cottages were joined in 2012 by the completely refurbished Ugadale Hotel. Both cottages and hotel are located across from the first tee of the renowned Machrihanish Golf Club and adjacent to Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club.
The Ugadale Hotel, with 22 guest rooms, has been restored to its former glory and now serves as the centerpiece of The Village at Machrihanish Dunes. The seven cottages are luxuriously appointed with all the amenities one would expect to find in world-class accommodation. Each cottage has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and lounge.
Machrihanish
Machrihanish Dunes
Dunaverty
Main St, Campbeltown, Argyll PA28 6AG.
+44 (0)1586 810 000
Visit websiteLocated just 5 miles from Machrihanish, The Royal Hotel was completely refurbished to a high standard in 2012. It offers unforgettable views of Campbeltown's harbour area, with its stone piers and scenic walkways.
Within the hotel, you’ll find all the contemporary conveniences and amenities you’d expect in a modern four-star accommodation. The 23 excellently appointed guest rooms are set in surroundings steeped in old-world elegance. The Royal also offers a traditional pub, function space and an elegant seafood restaurant.
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Machrihanish Dunes; Machrihanish.
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Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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