Machrihanish Golf Club
Machrihanish, Scotland
Hours from anywhere lies golf’s greatest opening hole (and much more!)
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Some things come easy and others you have to work for. In the end, the things you have to work for are more rewarding. Machrihanish you have to work for. There simply is no fast or easy way to get there. But if you put in the effort, you’ll be rewarded. Rewarded with the best opening tee shot in golf. Rewarded with an untouched links course as pure as they come. It’s just what a golf course should be. For many of the few who make it out here, “Machrihanish” is a special word and a place they strike to return to.
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Course Layout
Course Flyover
What To Know
Yardage & Tees

When to Play
April through July are the driest months (although only marginally so), while the warmest temperatures can be found June through September. April through October is a fine time to play, with May-July being your best bet.
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Greens Fees
Month |
Greens Fees |
January | £35 |
February | £35 |
March | £55, £35 after 3pm |
April | £75, £45 after 4pm |
May | £75, £45 after 4pm |
June | £75, £45 after 4pm |
July | £75, £45 after 4pm |
August | £75, £45 after 4pm |
September | £75, £45 after 4pm |
October | £55, £35 after 3pm |
November | £35 |
December | £35 |
Greens fees last verified November 2018. View them on machgolf.com
Visitor Tee Times
Rentals & Caddies
Clubs are available to rent. Request them when you book your tee time, or by calling 01586 810213.
Pull carts are available.
Golf carts are £30 and there are only four available.
Getting There
Golf Club House, Machrihanish PA28 6PT, UK
Nearest Airport:
Campbelltown (5 miles / 10 minutes)
Other Airports:
Glasgow (133 miles /3 hours 10 minutes)
Edinburgh (181 miles / 4 hours)
Practice Facilities
Other Things To Know
Year built: 1876
Architects: Old Tom Morris, with later additions from Sir Guy Campbell & John Henry Taylor
Course guide: View it here.
Good to know: Machrihanish has advice on how best to get to the course here.