GIGHA GOLF COURSE
CRAIGNURE GOLF CLUB
HELENSBURGH GOLF CLUB
01369 705673 www.cowalgolfclub.com Cowal overlooks the Firth of Clyde in the Cowal Peninsula at Kirn, Dunoon. From there you can enjoy magnificent views down the Firth of Clyde to the Isles of Bute and Arran, and, in the distance, the gannet Ailsa Craig rising out of the sea off the Ayrshire coast at Turnberry.
07778 021367 www.craignuregolfclub.co.uk/ The course is a newly laid out nine hole nine tee setup. There are some challenging risk and reward holes, especially the seventh and the ninth. The rough can be penal and, at times, nesting terns can make navigating the second fairway exhilarating! However, the course is one of the most scenic you are ever likely to play and with the sun on your back there are not many better places to be.
DUNAVERTY GOLF CLUB
01586 830677 www.dunavertygolfclub.com/ Dunaverty is a stunning, scenic undulating, 200 year-old Scottish links course offering great views of Ireland and the Mull of Kintyre. Known for its small well-maintained greens, it is a pleasure to play throughout the year. You may also see dolphins leaping out of the water in Brunerican Bay.
01583 505242 www.gihha.org.uk The Isle of Gigha Golf Club is a nine-hole course half a mile from the ferry terminal. It is an equally enjoyable test of golf for the keen or occasional golfer. The course is parkland with generous fairways, occasional bunkers and reasonably sized greens.
01436 675505 www.helensburghgolfclub.co.uk Golfers have been enjoying our beautiful moorland course above Helensburgh since 1893. The course is in a relaxing and tranquil setting with stunning views over the Clyde Estuary to the South and over Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park to the North. The gently undulating terrain and varied layout is playable for all but a challenge for the best.
INVERARAY GOLF CLUB
07527 929 843 Inveraray is a nine-hole course with a total length of 5, 598-yards.The course is set on the shore of Loch Fyne with splendid views of the course and surrounding countryside, so if you happen to run into a bit of bother during your round, then just take refuge in the surrounding panorama
Golf in Argylle & the Isles
COWAL GOLF CLUB
IONA GOLF COURSE
As you leave the ferry, turn left and follow the road past Martyrs Bay and Traigh Mor. Walk up the hill for ¾ of a mile until a gate is reached. Go through the gate and in front is a magnificent stretch of machair which doubles as Iona Golf Course. The grass is kept clipped by the cattle and sheep that graze on the machair and the course is free of charge. You can buy a scorecard and course map from the post office, and the inn across the street has clubs for rent.
ISLE OF ERISKA GOLF CLUB INNELLAN GOLF CLUB
01369 830242 www.innellangolfclub.co.uk/ Innellan is an undulating hilltop course situated above the village thus granting fine views over the Firth of Clyde and beyond. It is a testing course for the high handicapper as it is not too easy to break par. Innellan is well worth the green fee alone just for the views.
01631 720802 The Isle of Eriska’s Howard Swan designed golfing centre offers a practice academy, driving range and emerging golf course. At just 1, 500 yards with a par of 22 it is, indeed, smaller that most courses yet still provides for an enjoyable afternoon’s golf. It is situated on the idyllic shores of Loch Linnhe, with stunning views of Morvern and Lismore.
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