SCOTLAND
Argyll & Islands
Overview
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Machrihanish
As Jack Nicklaus said “Machrihanish has the best first hole in world golf.” A wonderful links course which is a little remote but so worth the trip! Many clients will combine a trip from Troon or Turnberry through Arran, picking up Shiskine on the way, to Machrihanish. In 1879 Old Tom Morris redesigned the existing Kintyre Golf Club course largely creating this course ranked no 57 in Golf Digest`s 2015 World list. The course was tweaked a little in 1914 by 5 times Open champion J.H. Taylor.
Machrihanish Dunes
A fabulous complement to the original Machrihanish course, the architect of Bandon Dunes, David McLay Kidd created a great, natural links here set hard against the Atlantic Ocean on Scotland’s west coast, the award-winning Machrihanish Dunes shares breathtaking views and a majestic dunescape with the neighboring Machrihanish Golf Club.This “new” course, situated on pristine linksland protected by the Scottish government, offers you a rare opportunity to create and craft golf shots just as the men of Scotland did centuries ago, when they conceived the game, brought it to birth and gave it to the world. Machrihanish Dunes encourages thought, creativity, and imagination. For the golfer who accepts the invitation and the challenge, the reward is a truly unforgettable experience.
Machrie
One of the world`s most traditional links courses designed by Willie Campbell in 1891, the Machrie was always a great quirky links improved greatly by ex Ryder Cup Vice Captain, D.J. Russell who created the very best of a traditional, historic links course from a previous age, with a modern links. The need for thought, imagination and creative shot-making has not changed throughout the years and carries as much of a premium over sheer power now as it did in 1891.
Shiskine
“Scotland in miniature” as The Isle of Arran is known has 7 golf courses and the outstanding layout in one of the most beautiful places on earth is Shiskine, a great little links which opened in 1897 when Willie Fernie, the Troon professional, laid out the original 9 holes which Willie Park tweaked to make it 12 holes, just like Prestwick was for so many years when the early Opens were played there. The course did extend to 18 between the wars but after WW2 reverted to its great 12 holes.
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Ugadale Hotel and Cottages, Campbeltown
At one time the town had 33 whisky distilleries making it one of the most affluent areas in the early 1900`s. Many have closed but there still remain a few and many clients love the Springbank distillery as an addition to a stay at Machrihanish. The town at that times was a major holiday destination which it is getting back to being. Southworth are responsible for that having renovated the stunning Ugadale hotel – a perennial winner of “Scottish Golf Hotel of the Year” at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards – and created lovely cottage on site and matching all that with great cuisine in the hotel and “Black sheep pub”. Add in the Mach Dunes course and a Spa and you have a wonderful retreat to be enjoyed.
The Machrie
There are two Apex hotels in Edinburgh`s historic grassmarket. The chain has properties in London, Bath, Glasgow and Dundee in addition to the 3 in Edinburgh all of which our clients like but especially the two at the foot of Edinburgh Castle. These modern, stylish, spacious and contemporary hotels are complemented by fantastic bars and restaurants and are all in great locations for many more. You’ll find friendly, dedicated teams at each of the hotels, striving to create memorable, personal experiences just for you.