Monreith (off the A747),
Port William, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 8NJ
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+44 (0)1988 700 358Pro shop
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9 holes. Seaside course Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal headland alongside Luce Bay (Irish Sea).
Designer:
Laid out by the original members.
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3.5 mi SE of Port William / 26 mi SE of Stranraer.
For scenery and an easier drive, the A747 coast road from Glenluce is recommended, rather than the internal road through Wigtown from Newton Stewart.
St Medan
St Medan Golf Club: Scotland's most southerly golf club is undeniably one of its most scenic. This nine-hole layout with two separate teeing positions per hole, gives you ample opportunity to take-in the glorious vistas, especially if you go round twice.
Much needed "local knowledge" gained on your first circuit (on a debut visit), will make the second nine infinitely more pleasurable ... and less confusing! There's plenty of elevation change, with several blind tee and approach shots in the mix. From some tee boxes, like that at the par-4 2nd, the direction of travel may take some careful working out.
From the long plunging downhill par-3 1st/10th, to the par-3 9th/18th, you'll be enthralled by the captivating views, and challenged by the layout's sometimes quirky character. The par-4 7th/16th offers up one of the more zany blind approach shots of the round! The par-4 6th/15th brings you right out to the land's end, with beaches on either side.
If St Medan is an example of how golf was meant to be, one might be excused for thinking that few would have taken-up the game. But, as an occasional reminder of how golf was played, it's an absolute gem!
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Contact in advance to ensure tee-time availability.
Contact club for full details. Payment can be made by cash, bank transfer or cash into the Honesty Box outside the clubhouse. [Last updated: 2024].
Players generally walk this course.
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St Medan is located on the west coast of the Machars peninsula in the Scottish region of Galloway. Close to the golf is the fishing village of Port William, not to be confused with the touristic town of Fort William, which is located in the western Scottish Highlands, several hours drive to the north.
The course's name comes from an early English/Irish saint, whose origins are unclear and much debated. St Medan's name is also found in the form of Kirkmaiden, two Galloway villages located either side of Luce Bay, one near Glasserton (near the golf), the other near Drummore on the Rhinns of Galloway.
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