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Our Strategy
Golf has been played at The Machrie since 1891 while sheer power occasionally has its place The Machrie is more about creativity, shot making, imagination and feel for distance is key. Play like Tom Morris, keep it low and keep it rolling & you'll be surprised with the results.
Review
The golf course at The Machire is ranked among the UK’s best and it’s easy to see why. It’s traditional links golf with a modern rhythm: dramatic dunes, rolling fairways, and greens that reward imagination. Power helps, but creativity wins here. Every hole tells its own story and feels like history being discovered with each tee box you reach.
Must Know Tips
- 1Hole 2 (par 5) - The wind off the sea will blow your ball towards the burn, play more safe to the right that you would expect to.
- 2Hole 7 (par 4) - While driveable in favourable conditions, beware of the runoff to the left of the green. From there, the resulting chip is incredibly difficult with the green running away from you.
- 3Hole 15 (par 4 ) - Swales to the left and runoff to the right protect the green. Miss it and expect your short game to be tested, albeit one with interesting options.
- 4Hole 17 (par 4) - Aim to drive over the ridge line on the left half of the fairway. Anything short or right of it will leave a blind shot over the dunes.
- 5Hole 9 (par 3) - Distance control is essential, miss the green long and there is little chance of recovery from the surrounding dunes.
Signature Holes
Hole 8
A narrow test of precision with huge swale before a tricky to navigate three-tiered green - don't be short!
Hole 9
A breathtaking downhill par 3 where you aim out to sea and hope you’ve judged it right
Hole 17
A short but nerve-testing par 4 over hidden ridges, is pure links drama and is risk and reward in perfect balance.
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Difficulty Profile
Recommended Handicap Range
0-25