machrie B & b, isle of arran, scotland
Golf on Arran
is a website that has an overview of all the courses.
The Arran Golf Pass allows you 6 rounds, costs £99 (in 2010), and is valid for one year. It allows you to play each course (except Lochranza).
Machrie
Bay
is the only a stones throw from Achabhealaidh. It is a 9 hole course
next to the sea, is
fairly flat and suitable for all types of golfers, especially
beginners. Families are made very welcome.
1st
tee at Machrie Bay
1st green at Machrie Bay
8th green at Machrie Bay
Shiskine is only 4 miles down the coast from Machrie, and is probably the best know course on Arran. It is a unique 12 hole links course, that has had much written about it, including part of "Preferred Lies" by Andrew Greig.
1st green at Shiskine
4th green at Shiskine
tee shot at the 5th, Shiskine
Corrie Golf Course is a very scenic 9 hole layout at Sannox. The views are fantastic and the greens are arguably the best on the Island. It is a short course and also fairly hilly. There is an excellent Tearoom there.
Lochranza is in a stunning setting, with 9 greens and 18 tees it is one of the toughest courses on the Island. You may see some deer while you play round.
Brodick is a flat 18 hole parkland seaside course with nice views towards Goatfell & Brodick castle. It has some great holes including 2 over the Rosa burn, & a superb par 5. Also the 8th, which requires a high draw landing on a tiny elevated green that is the size of a snooker table with Out of Bounds lurking!!
Lamlash is a hilly 18 hole course that will test all levels of golf. There are some great holes (all are very different), with some extremely difficult par 3's off the yellow tees. If you have a single figure handicap, then you should play this course. It has an excellent clubhouse (best on the Island) with a great out look over the 18th green and up the 1st hole.
Whiting Bay is a hilly 18 hole course with lovely views over the Firth of Clyde. Some very interesting holes, with a must see 17th green & a very strong finishing hole where par is an excellent result. You are assured a warm welcome.
