James Braid designed the course at Powfoot Golf Club at the beginning of the 20th century, with the inception of the golf club occurring in 1903. Since 1949, when the course became 18-holes, it has remained relatively unchanged.
The part-parkland, part-links course winds its way through an extensive plain of sand. The greens are ample in size, with gorse and large bunkers providing the main hazards for errant shots. During the summer months, Powfoot is typical bump and run territory. When the wind blows off the Irish Sea and the Solway Firth, this can certainly be a test. Like any course near the coast, conditions can play a massive part in how the course plays from day to day.
Set in Annan, in the south of Scotland, this is certainly a worth a visit.