Machrie Golf Links

  • Argyll and Bute, Scotland
  • Type: Links
  • Length: 6,782 yards
  • Par: 71
  • Holes: 18
Machrie Golf Links

Image of Machrie Golf Links in Argyll and Bute | David J Whyte © Linksland

Machrie Golf Links

Image of Machrie Golf Links in Argyll and Bute | David J Whyte © Linksland

Machrie Golf Links

Image of Machrie Golf Links in Argyll and Bute | David J Whyte © Linksland

Contact

Address: Port Ellen, Isle of Islay PA42 7AN

Website: https://www.themachrie.com


This course, residing on the quaint and picturesque Isle of Islay, is one of Scotland's oldest and most traditional links courses.

In fact, in 1901 it hosted its very own Open Championship where a trio by the name of Harry Vardon, John Taylor and James Braid competed for a £100 first prize.

The Machrie was laid out in 1891 by Willie Campbell, who instantly fell in love with the course upon viewing the land among a pristine seven-mile beach on the stunning Hebridean island.

The main feature of this links are the number of blind shots that have to be negotiated from undulating, tight fairways onto wonderfully tricky greens.

The views to the bay from this world-renowned championship course are another aspect that has made the Machrie the favourite that it is today. Ranked in the world's top 100 courses, don't pass it by.

Facilities

  • Trolley Hire
  • Club Hire
  • Club House
  • Shower
  • Changing Rooms
  • Putting

Location

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