
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club
Course Information
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club, Central Scotland is an 18 hole, par 72 (7175 yard), resort, links golf course designed by David McLay Kidd in 2009.
18 holes | Par 72 | 7175 yards | Resort | Links
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club Information

Address: Machrihanish, Campbeltown, Central Scotland, PA28 6PT United Kingdom
Tel: 01586 810000
Website: https://www.machrihanishdunes.com/
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Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: Peak season £75.00 per round; Low Season £40.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: Peak season £75.00 per round; Low Season £40.00 per day *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
Mach Dunes | Black | 72 | 72 | 7175 | ||
Mach Dunes | Blue | 72 | 72 | 6783 | ||
Mach Dunes | White | 72 | 72 | 6347 | ||
Mach Dunes | Yellow | 72 | 72 | 5835 | ||
Mach Dunes | Red | 72 | 72 | 5234 | ||
Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.94
AVERAGE RATING 4.5
(based on 34 reviews)
RECOMMENDATIONS
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What the club says: Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club is the first golf course to be have been built on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSi) since the days of "Old Tom" himself. It is also the first 18-hole links golf course to be built on the west coast of Scotland in 100 years.
Set hard against the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Machrihanish Dunes shares breathtaking views with the adjacent Machrihanish Golf Club links (ranked 39th by Golf Digest's "Top 100 Courses Outside the U.S." in 2008).
True to The Way Golf Began, the site of Machrihanish Dunes links featured 23 "natural holes" (definition: a hole which fits so well into the natural landscape prior to construction that only minimal effort is required to ready it for play in terms of grading and shaping work). Measuring 7300 yards, Machrihanish Dunes features six greens and five tees at the ocean’s edge.
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Reviewed Jun 17 2024
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Reviewed Mar 17 2024
Pga Outing
Playing thru,over and round sand Dunes on fairly open fairways, some blind hole's, few dogleg's is challenging but fun.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 3 2023
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Reviewed Jan 5 2022
A proper links test
Quality of green complexes, a proper links test but reasonably forgiving. Overall great fun to play.Reviewer Rating

Reviewed Oct 13 2021
Magnificent Machrihanish Dunes
A fabulously natural links course. Reasonably forgiving, so great fun with brilliant green complexesReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 28 2020
Kintyre Coast Gem
Macrahanish is full of history and romance, after all it was designed by Old Tom Morris himself! My partner and I teed off on a blustery winters morning. The 1st tee shot across the bay is certainly intimidating, but I managed to send the ball on to the green halcyon turf of the fairway beyond, and after a long iron into the waiting green, walked off with a par 4 start. The second is a 5 wood lay up to the river, and then a blind shot up over the ridge to the higher elevation where I found the bowl shaped green. The third really starts to get interesting, as we turn towards the Atlantic surf, and dog-leg fairways that undulate quite dramatically. The quality of the turf is superb, and the course drains well, even after heavy downpours. I found the Greenside bunker here, and bogeyed. The 4th is an enticing par 3, but you can't be short or long as you will find deep swales to chip from. I placed a wedge tee shot to within 12 feet of the hole and rolled it in for a birdie 2. I was back on track! The 5th to 9th were quite sheltered by the high dunes, and you really have to find the fairways with your tee shot, as the marram grass rough can be punishing. I reached the turn in 46, and so began the turn back into the sleety wind. There is a long par 5 at the 12th, with a narrow fairway neck. I was happy to walk off with a 6 as the ball was not travelling as far now. The closing holes bring you back to the flatter ground that stretches towards the hotel, and I came home safely with two 5's for a total of 90 (minus 14) to give me a 76 in brutal homeward conditions. I was soaked, but happy with my experience of this magical links course. I will definitely return when it is warmer and calmer.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Sep 30 2019
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 5.7)
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Reviewed Jun 20 2019
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Reviewed Jun 18 2019
Golf in the raw at its best
Mach Dunes shows what a genius David McLay Kidd is. Built on a Site of Special Scientific Interest. No fertiliser, only sheep and laid out with the minimum of alteration to the original dunes, only the tees were levelled out.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Sep 26 2018
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Reviewed Aug 7 2018
Pure Links golf
A fantastic natural links golf course. Well worth the pilgrimage to Cambeltown. Great layout with tricky greens.(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 82 Handicap: )
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Reviewed May 29 2018
Superb
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Reviewed Jun 18 2017
UNREAL!!!!
One of the best courses I've ever played. It is the proper links gold experience. The course is majestic. Superb layout. Very challenging but very enjoyable to play.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Apr 12 2017
But beware the back nine, tad more windy
The day I played
9/10
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Reviewed Sep 17 2016
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Reviewed Sep 17 2016
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Reviewed Sep 17 2016
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Reviewed Sep 10 2015
Great trip over and played a good round, course great, scenery fantastic ... defo be back!
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: 24.4)
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Reviewed Aug 1 2015
A fantastic course in excellent condition, playing here on the Bunkered voucher makes a worthwhile trip down to this wonderful part of Scotland. The scenery is stunning, the welcome in the clubhouse warm and friendly and for us to round of a two days of golf was the perfect way. Well worth a visit down there.
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: 8.1)
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Reviewed Jul 10 2015
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Reviewed Jul 7 2015
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Reviewed Oct 17 2014
(Round played: Oct 2014 - Score: 96 Handicap: 18.3)
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Reviewed Jul 28 2014
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Reviewed Jun 16 2014
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Reviewed Apr 28 2014
(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 85 Handicap: 12.3)
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Reviewed Nov 1 2013
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Reviewed Oct 18 2013
The weather was looking pretty poor with heavy rain and string winds, but undeterred we set off from Arran and made the drive down. A on arrival we were warmly greeted and told we could tee off early if we like, a quick putt later and we were on the 10th tee ready to begin in a howling North Easterly wind.
Right from the off I was in love with the course, each hole was consistently great, with some massive contours on fairways and greens only adding to the occasion.
I really enjoyed all the par threes, especially the 14th and 15th, of the longer holes I thought the 17th, 1st and 8th stood out but the rest were of a very high standard.
It probably clouds my judgement that my scratch score was only 5 but I think I might actually prefer the dunes to the old course, but to be sure I'll just need to play them both a few more times to be sure!
(Round played: Oct 2013 - Score: 76 Handicap: 8.9)
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Reviewed Sep 26 2013
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Reviewed Sep 24 2013
It appears that 18 tees and greens have been cut from virgin land right on the seashore, with a few bits of fairway mown in-between the dunes ... and that's it. There are lots of blind shots, wild bounces off the fairways and huge sloping greens - this is extreme golf. If you believe that the sport is a test of you against the course and that it isnt meant to be fair, this is the course for you.
Stunning, and in great condition, but fiendishly difficult. Loved it!
Note that you don't need a caddy or guide any more (although I'd definitely take a stroke saver), and we went round in 3 hours in pretty appalling weather conditions with hardly anyone else on the course.
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Reviewed Sep 4 2013
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Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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