Carradale

"It should be illegal to have views such as this at the 1st hole"
- Tom Cullen, Mainland Argyll Golf Trail, 1996

Carradale boasts a stunning, challenging 9 hole golf course, suitable for all levels or player situated directly adjacent to our hotel. The hotel offers guests a reduced green fee rate of 20%, golf clubs and trolleys can be hired and non-golfers are welcome to walk around the course free of charge.

The views unfold in front of you as you play the course, with the hills of the central spine of Kintyre rising from the 1st tee. However, the 1st green is just staggering. Arguably the best panoramic view in the area, the western side of Arran rises from the sea and you can see far north towards Tarbert, and far south toward Campbeltown, with Ailsa Craig standing proud in the Kilbrannan Sound and the Ayshire coast providing a backdrop, it is breathtaking. And all this just minutes after changing into your spikes!

The course is well maintained by a full time greenkeeper, who can be found there on a daily basis. There are intricate and fascinating golfing challenges to be found on the course, with tight fairways, small greens and sporting ground, and all with the most heavenly backdrop.

Number of holes: 9
Length in yards: 4684
Par (18) : 65

Contact: Secretary: Dr R Abernethy (01583) 431321

Dunaverty, Southend
Dunaverty at Southend, situated at the Mull of Kintyre, is a scenic, undulating links course, offering great views across to Ayre on one side, and Northern Ireland on the other (weather permitting of course!)

Time to get there from our hotel : 40mins
Number of holes : 18
Par : 66
Contact : email: dunavertygc@aol.com

Machrihanish
Machrihanish is a world renowned 1st class natural links course. Picturesque and inspiring, the course holds many a challenge, playing alongside the sand dunes on the Atlantic coast and the rolling hills of the peninsula. A serious course for serious golf! (NB Booking ahead essential)

Time to get there from our hotel : 40mins
Number of holes : 18
Par : 70
Contact : email: secretary@machgolf.com

Tarbert
Short yet stunning moor land, with views of West Loch Tarbert and the surrounding countryside, the course is a great challenge for the novice and more experienced alike.

Time to get there from our hotel : 45mins
Number of holes : 9
Par : 66
Contact : S Barclay (greenkeeper mon-fri) or the clubhouse (sat-sun)

Lochgilphead
Designed by Dr I McCamond, the course at Lochgilphead is set into the hills of Mid Argyll. Offering a variety of challenges and a good test of golf, the course is well maintained and offers some great scenery.

Time to get there from our hotel : 60mins
Number of holes : 9
Par : 64
Contact : TBC

Gigha
Situated on the small island of Gigha to the west of Carradale, the course makes a great day trip for thise who may wish to play at a slower pace. The course is parkland with generous fairways, good sized greens and occasional bunkers, all placed on this tranquil and enchanting island.

Time to get there from our hotel : 50mins (plus 20mins on ferry)
Number of holes : 9
Par : 66
contact : TBC

Other courses include Inveraray, Jura and Islay which are further afield but still within a day trip.

Tee times can be arranged in advance at all courses where applicable, and full packed breakfasts and lunches can also be arranged through us to complete the day.

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