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There are 7 golf courses on Arran.
Golf on Arran  is a website that has an overview of all the courses.

The Arran Golf Pass   allows you 7 rounds, 
costs £140  (in 2024), and is valid for one year.
It allows you to play each course once.



Machrie Bay, Isle of Arran





Machrie Bay   is the closest course to Willow Cottage, being only about 6 miles down the coast from Whitefarland. 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.



Shiskine   in Blackwaterfoot, just another 4 miles down the coast from Machrie, 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.


Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran
1st hole at Shiskine
Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran

Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran
Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran
4th hole Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran
4th hole at Shiskine
4th hole Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran
5th hole Shiskine golf course, Isle of Arran
tee shot at the 5th,  Shiskine

There are 2 tennis courts, an all weather bowling green, and a very well run Tearoom also



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.

Corrie Golf Course, Isle of Arran



Lochranza  is in a stunning setting. You may see some deer while you play round.


Lochranza, Isle of Arran

Lochranza Golf, Isle of Arran



Now on to the BIG 3, which are all 18 holes &
are located in the most populated part of the Island.



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!!


Brodick Golf, Isle of Arran



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, with a great out look over the 18th green and up the 1st hole.


Lamlash Golf, Isle of Arran

Lamlash Golf, Isle of Arran



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.


Whiting Bay Golf Course, Isle of Arran

Whiting Bay Golf Course, Isle of Arran

Whiting Bay Golf Course, Isle of Arran

Whiting Bay Golf Course, Isle of Arran

Whiting Bay Golf Course, Isle of Arran