Colvend Golf Club

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Course Information

Colvend Golf Club, Dumfries and Galloway is an 18 hole, par 69 (5341 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Willie Fernie in 1905.

18 holes | Par 69 | 5341 yards | Private | Parkland

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Contact
Visitors

Address: Sandyhills, by Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway, DG5 4PY United Kingdom

Tel: 01556 630 398

Website: http://www.colvendgolfclub.co.uk/

Golf Club Facilities

Club Hire

Buggy Hire

Golf Shop

Changing

Clubhouse

Bar

Dining

Function Room

Welcome

Midweek Guide: £30.00.00 per round; £40.00 per day *

Weekend Guide: £30.00.00 per round; £40.00 per day *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
Voucher Deals Available

Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £30.00.00 per round; £40.00 per day *

Weekend Guide: £30.00.00 per round; £40.00 per day *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.13

AVERAGE RATING 4.3
(based on 22 reviews)

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92%

would play again or recommend

4.2

The Course

4.1

Course Conditions

4.3

Value For Money

4.2

Pace of Play

3.8

Facilities & Service

4.7

Hospitality

3.4

Practice Facilities

3.6

Food & Drink

What the club says: Colvend Golf Club was founded in 1905. The principal architect was Willie Fernie. Colvend golf course was re-designed in 1985 by architect Dave Thomas. It was extended to 18 holes in May 1997. Our significantly testing eighteen hole parkland layout is situated on the gorgeous Solway Coast, conveniently located near to Dumfries, Southerness (with its holiday villages), Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie with views over the Solway Firth to the Cumbrian Fells and, on a good day, offering a glimpse of the Isle of Man. Some of the holes offer challenging water features, and tree lined fairways abound. We are particularly proud of our large Oak and other hardwood trees, many of which are a significant feature of some of the holes.

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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com

Cornelius........Ormskirk rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 19 2023

Jewel in the crown

You all know, those of you who rely on reviews to pick and choose where you go.....that occasionally, if you play this game long enough you end up finding a jewel in the crown that you wish to pass onto your fellow nutcases that play and love this absurd pastime.
My buddy and I recently organised a trip up to Dumfries and Galloway, on advice we booked Southerness (and were suitably impressed), Powfoot (good test) and we then chose Colvend as our 3rd course as it gave us something different to the links nature of the other 2.
We arrived for our tee off time of 11.00am a little early and were met by a wee Scottish lassie named Wilma, she was super pleasant, had our cards and course planners together and our buggy all fired up and ready to go (more of that later!!). The course is relatively short at just over 5,000 yards and wouldn’t normally be a course we would have considered but so glad we did. It is a delightful mix of shortish par 4’s, tricky par 3’s and the occasional test of straight hitting....we played it whilst the ground was still fiery from the recent hot weather which lent another dimension, but loved every minute, we are so looking forward to playing again under somewhat more normal conditions. So, that should be enough shouldn’t it? No, when you throw in that when we came in Wilma served us drinks in the bar and made us a snack while explaining that the club is run by volunteers, people who love the game and give of their time to make sure that we golfers have that great experience, artisan in its purest form. All this while sitting outside watching other players finish off on the really tricky 18th in gorgeous sunshine..perfect!!)... So, regardless of whether you want somewhere quirky but a real golfers paradise for your society or like us you were just looking for that hidden gem with your mates, play and support this wonderful example of pure golf where everyone we met was just delightful.
Just as a matter of interest, it is rather hilly in places, so if you are a little seasoned, infirm in any way, or just lazy like us 2.!!!...get a buggy, they have plenty so take advantage.

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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 30 2023

Beautiful condition, excellent greens, friendly welcome, almost deserted and unbelievably cheap.

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Craig S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 24 2021

Excellent course worth visiting

I always go for a round when I'm up holidaying. Really enjoy the course, has some great challenging holes and the views are stunning at the top end.

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Robert M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 11 2021

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Darren C rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 22 2019

Lovely course with some great holes. Glad I found it, if your in the area it's a must.

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Roger J D J rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 2 2019

Great course. Challeging holes. Slowed up by four in front and we were holding up two pairs behind who fortunately were very understanding. Food not great as there was a large queue when we finished and my cheeseburger was like concrete.

(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 112 Handicap: 29.8)

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Owen R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 27 2019

As always a warm and friendly welcome.
The course was in good condition for the time of year; greens were a bit slow, but again as expected at this time of year (mid-March) they were however consistent.
The course itself is interesting with great views from the upper holes and varied from hole to hole and challenging in a good way for your average club golfer

(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 115 Handicap: 24.4)

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John/Manchester rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 29 2017

Great course and great staff

spent a week on holiday at Barend and played this course four times. Peter the Steward was fantastic with his loan of clubs and nice welcome. Would strongly recommend any visitor to the area to try this course as it's challenging and interesting, plus the warm welcome.

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Tally fae Thurso rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 6 2017

Don't miss this cracking little course

This is a lovely course and you will receive the warmest of welcomes. Some fantastic hidden holes to negotiate and a beautiful setting. This course is a bit out of the way but well worth tracking it down, you won't be disappointed.

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C Cresswell/Solihull rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 8 2017

wonderful parkland course with sea views

Played Colvend whit,the course was perfect.the views stunning & the staff were very accomodating.Looking for great course in DUMFRIES,this is the one to choose,prices are very economical & there are buggies to hire.

Many thanks Colvend Colin Cresswell.