Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club

CalMac Ferries' summer service from Ardrossan to Campbeltown has officially begun and is set to run until 29 September. Click to view the timetable and make your booking.

In the latest addition to the Black Sheep Blog, Head Greenskeeper and part-time meteorologist Simon discusses April's windy weather patterns and course upkeep, the importance of equipment maintenance, and a look back to the past 10 years of fairway preparation at Mach Dunes.

Join our team! Seasonal hours are available for a bus driver at Mach Dunes. Interested candidates over 25 years of age with a full driving licence, please email Mhairi at MMorrison@MachDunes.com.

Tom Kelly of thehomeofgolf.com set out to tackle five Kintyre courses in three days. The itinerary included a stop at Mach Dunes, where he ran into the great Belle Robertson MBE and Jimmy Kidd, father of course architect, David McLay-Kidd. Click to read more about Tom's adventures in Kintyre and down the Long and Winding Road.

Ladies, whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pro, we’re excited to welcome you to Mach Dunes as we participate in a worldwide event designed to empower and support women and girls in the game of golf. Join us for Women's Golf Day on 4 June and play for just £10/round (includes bucket of range balls. Accompanied girls under 18 years of age play free).
Reserve a tee time: golfhouse@machdunes.com | 01586 810 058

The Kintyre Team Challenge was played this weekend in near ideal conditions, which was reflected in the scoring at the sharp end. The team of Jamie Campbell, Kenny Semple, Jennifer Owen and Jim Clark amassed a 3 round singles total of 110 points today at Machrihanish Dunes, to add to their pairs scores of 51 and 42 from yesterday. This was good enough to secure a 9 point victory over the 2nd placed team of Alan O'Neill, Eric Dunlea, George McMillan and Trevor Wignall, who won... the prize for the best mens team ahead of John Nutt, Archie McGuire, Jonathan Bruce and Stewart Litster. The mixed/ladies division was won by Jamie Robertson, Alan Robertson, Craig and Lyndsay Ramsay, who were followed home in second place by Anne Laing, Marion Mason, Donna Jackson and Lesley Lloyd. Marion also won nearest the pin at the 5th hole. Many thanks to our friends at Dunaverty for co-hosting this event with us once again, to Jamie Robertson for doing the scoring, to Lorna for acting as starter on both days and all the staff at both clubs for ensuring that this competition was a success once again.
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Tee times are still available for this weekend's Kintyre Team Championship at Mach Dunes and Dunaverty Golf Club! Call or email to secure your spot: 01586 810 058 or golfhouse@machdunes.com.

The Mach Dunes am-am attracted a huge field of 31 teams to the links today, with the team of Raymond Harvey, John Marrison, John Brown and Danny Halliday retaining the title they won last year. Sean O' Conner's team from Dumbarton golf club ran the defending champions so close we needed a countback to separate them, with the team of Stephen Kelly, David Rankin, Stewart Campbell and Darren Kelly finishing third. Alistair O'May and Eric Dunlea won the nearest the pin prizes. We... at Mach Dunes would like to sincerely thank our sponsors Glen Scotia for their continued support of this event, and would also like to thank Jamie Robertson for his help with the scoring, Lorna and Peter for looking after everybody in the golf house and to Jock for welcoming everybody to the 1st tee. Lastly, thanks to all the competitors who turned up to make this a great event, we'll hopefully see you all in two weeks for the Kintyre team challenge.
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Executive Chef Gordon McNeil and his new menu make their debut in The Kintyre Restaurant + Bar this evening!

a Mobile Phone was found on the bench at the viewing platform on our Golf Course. If you have left your phone down there, please phone Lorna at the Golf House on 01586 810058 to claim it

We haven't even got to our first competition of the year yet and we're already thinking about the next one. The scoreboard is ready for the Kintyre team challenge, the question is are you? There are only two pages made up so far, but I'd be only too pleased to draw up a third! To enter this event on 20th/21st April, just call Lorna or Peter at the golf house on 01586810058, or email golfhouse@machdunes.com

We're excited to say that the field is NEARLY FULL for the Mach Dunes Am-Am this Sunday! We hope the players are ready to bring their A-game as they compete for prizes sponsored by our friends at Glen Scotia Distillery.

You knew Simon couldn't stay away from the Black Sheep Blog for long! In this update, Simon discusses MDGC's winter projects, our 10th-anniversary celebrations, and the upcoming competition season.

We’ve always been proud that Paul, Linda, and their family spent so much time here on the Mull of Kintyre. And to have the Linda McCartney Memorial Garden in nearby Campbeltown. Haste ye back, Paul!

"People say you can experience all four seasons in one day here on the west coast. But it's beautiful and gives golf courses their character. Playing against the elements is part of the challenge."
You'll recognise Mach Dunes in this video from our friends at FootJoy who visited last year to film their "Make Every Day Playable" campaign.

We are delighted to announce that our first major competition of the year will be sponsored once again by our friends at Glen Scotia Distillery and their parent company Loch Lomond Whiskies.
Limited tee times are still available for this event! If you wish to take part in what promises to be a fun day, please contact the Golf House on 01586 810 058 or email golfhouse@machdunes.com.

If you've taken a stroll along our scenic shoreline, it'll come as no surprise to you that Machrihanish Bay has been named the UK's 2nd Best Beach of the Year in the BBC Countryfile Magazine 2019 Awards! More than 30,000 votes were cast by the public to recognise the very best of the British countryside, and we're proud that our wee corner of Scotland was included.

Read more at bit.ly/2ChTFtF.

fantastic course in great condition. made to feel really welcome as soon as we arrived. Peter will take you to first hole and tell you the lay of the land.

played the course twice in 2 days.



stunning scenery as runs right down the Atlantic coast.

awesome greens on every hole and dont think there is one completely flat.



stayed at ugadale cottages which were also stunning.

highly recommend a trip to play this course

We have come along for the second year in a row at October and the staff at the golf course make sure that you are well looked after the course is fantastic as it always is must be one of the best in the country hotel is great nice big rooms the staff and the food are great hopefully we will be back next year

We (Group of 4) had the immense pleasure of playing here over the Nov18/19th weekend in the extremes of West Coast weather.. and LOVED it.



What a course. High winds on the Saturday and Flat calm on the Sunday made it feel like two different but equally fantastic places.



A backdrop of the West Coast ‘Whisky’ Islands and flawless beaches made these undulating Dunes something seriously special.



Staff were friendly, helpful and had a great sense of humour. An advantage when we pulled up!



Collectively we are fortunate to be members of Dundonald Links, Troon Portland and Turnberry Golf Clubs and large portions of this track eclipse even those titans. That goes some way to describing it for those yet to enjoy it, and I suggest you do.



Staying for two nights at the Ugdale Cottages (Machrahanish) they provided a perfect (self-catering) base for a family or group right on the seafront.



The adjacent Ugdale hotel is a lovely place with friendly staff and we took advantage of the weekend Steak Deals for dinner and couldn’t fault it.



The only negative to this trip is the drive (for us, from Troon) Appx 3hrs45mins which seems a lot, and it is, but when you pass through this part of the world there is little not to like out the windows.



It is best summarised by the fact that not only are we making this at least an annual visit, but we took the membership forms for the Golf course and are currently looking at the earliest available sailings from Ardrossan/Arran so we can come back as soon as possible. Says it all really.

Very friendly staff and starter. Course in good nick for time of year. Look forward to return trip. Some great holes.

Tough 9 mile hike! Bring your best climbing shoes and a tolerant attitude for this challenge‼️

Played the autumn pairs yesterday in what can only be described as typical links weather which I must admit I didn't mind as it made it all the more exciting & challenging,, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who would relish the challenge of a links course... I will definitely be back

Played in glorious sunshine and enjoyed the stunning views throughout. The course was in fantastic condition, particularly the greens which were very fast. Some stunning holes which really test your imagination from 100 yards in.



The back 9 was tough into the wind and the last 2 holes are tough if you don't know your way!



Woukd definitely go back �



Thanks to Jock for his words of advice beforehand too.

Outstanding piece of links ground,only going to get even better as course matures; Long but doesn't feel like a long course ,and stunning views across the water ,added to manicured undulating greens a most enjoyable experience��

Lovely food, great staff. Well recommended but you need to book.

Lovely course and lovely people. So welcoming and helpful. ��

Lovely cottages and a great golf course will be back shortly.

It is a long but very picturesque drive to Machrihanish however, once you arrive, it is stunning. Excellent golf course. Scenery +++ Peter, Andrew, Lorna & of course, big Jock are so welcoming. A must visit

Fun lively and good portions of food. Friend staff

First class experience...Royal Hotel and resort staff excellent..golf course in a stunning location and provides a great links challenge.

Fantastic track, great condition and outstanding service from the team at Mach Dunes. Similarly really enjoyed the experience playing Mach Golf Course as well. Well worth the trip.

Fantastic course in amazing part of the world. True links golf at its finest. When the wind blows a real test and still a challenge if the conditions are more sedate. If the weather is good the views are absolutely amazing. We played 2 days consecutively via the brilliant Bunkered Magazine deal and it was brilliant value for money. Stayed in the Ugadale Hotel - also fabulous. Will definitely be back again next year!

Fantastic course and great staff :)

Crazy golf on a large scale with lots of blind greens and tee shots but not too punitive to the slightly wayward. Very challenging, rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable course.

Class course great bunkers and greens a must play course

Best course I've played great condition well worth the 3 and 1/2 hr drive

Awesome course, brilliant views, great friendly service, a total pleasure to play there.

Amazing place, well worth a visit. Natural terrain with outstanding greens.

Absolute one of the best courses for golfing. I have played around 40-50 links courses in UK. Everything around this fabulous course can't be better. I will definitely return next year.

Thanks for everything.

fantastic course in great condition. made to feel really welcome as soon as we arrived. Peter will take you to first hole and tell you the lay of the land.

played the course twice in 2 days.



stunning scenery as runs right down the Atlantic coast.

awesome greens on every hole and dont think there is one completely flat.



stayed at ugadale cottages which were also stunning.

highly recommend a trip to play this course

We have come along for the second year in a row at October and the staff at the golf course make sure that you are well looked after the course is fantastic as it always is must be one of the best in the country hotel is great nice big rooms the staff and the food are great hopefully we will be back next year

We (Group of 4) had the immense pleasure of playing here over the Nov18/19th weekend in the extremes of West Coast weather.. and LOVED it.



What a course. High winds on the Saturday and Flat calm on the Sunday made it feel like two different but equally fantastic places.



A backdrop of the West Coast ‘Whisky’ Islands and flawless beaches made these undulating Dunes something seriously special.



Staff were friendly, helpful and had a great sense of humour. An advantage when we pulled up!



Collectively we are fortunate to be members of Dundonald Links, Troon Portland and Turnberry Golf Clubs and large portions of this track eclipse even those titans. That goes some way to describing it for those yet to enjoy it, and I suggest you do.



Staying for two nights at the Ugdale Cottages (Machrahanish) they provided a perfect (self-catering) base for a family or group right on the seafront.



The adjacent Ugdale hotel is a lovely place with friendly staff and we took advantage of the weekend Steak Deals for dinner and couldn’t fault it.



The only negative to this trip is the drive (for us, from Troon) Appx 3hrs45mins which seems a lot, and it is, but when you pass through this part of the world there is little not to like out the windows.



It is best summarised by the fact that not only are we making this at least an annual visit, but we took the membership forms for the Golf course and are currently looking at the earliest available sailings from Ardrossan/Arran so we can come back as soon as possible. Says it all really.

Very friendly staff and starter. Course in good nick for time of year. Look forward to return trip. Some great holes.

Tough 9 mile hike! Bring your best climbing shoes and a tolerant attitude for this challenge‼️

Played the autumn pairs yesterday in what can only be described as typical links weather which I must admit I didn't mind as it made it all the more exciting & challenging,, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who would relish the challenge of a links course... I will definitely be back

Played in glorious sunshine and enjoyed the stunning views throughout. The course was in fantastic condition, particularly the greens which were very fast. Some stunning holes which really test your imagination from 100 yards in.



The back 9 was tough into the wind and the last 2 holes are tough if you don't know your way!



Woukd definitely go back �



Thanks to Jock for his words of advice beforehand too.

Outstanding piece of links ground,only going to get even better as course matures; Long but doesn't feel like a long course ,and stunning views across the water ,added to manicured undulating greens a most enjoyable experience��

Lovely food, great staff. Well recommended but you need to book.

Lovely course and lovely people. So welcoming and helpful. ��

Lovely cottages and a great golf course will be back shortly.

It is a long but very picturesque drive to Machrihanish however, once you arrive, it is stunning. Excellent golf course. Scenery +++ Peter, Andrew, Lorna & of course, big Jock are so welcoming. A must visit

Fun lively and good portions of food. Friend staff

First class experience...Royal Hotel and resort staff excellent..golf course in a stunning location and provides a great links challenge.

Fantastic track, great condition and outstanding service from the team at Mach Dunes. Similarly really enjoyed the experience playing Mach Golf Course as well. Well worth the trip.

Fantastic course in amazing part of the world. True links golf at its finest. When the wind blows a real test and still a challenge if the conditions are more sedate. If the weather is good the views are absolutely amazing. We played 2 days consecutively via the brilliant Bunkered Magazine deal and it was brilliant value for money. Stayed in the Ugadale Hotel - also fabulous. Will definitely be back again next year!

Fantastic course and great staff :)

Crazy golf on a large scale with lots of blind greens and tee shots but not too punitive to the slightly wayward. Very challenging, rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable course.

Class course great bunkers and greens a must play course

Best course I've played great condition well worth the 3 and 1/2 hr drive

Awesome course, brilliant views, great friendly service, a total pleasure to play there.

Amazing place, well worth a visit. Natural terrain with outstanding greens.

Absolute one of the best courses for golfing. I have played around 40-50 links courses in UK. Everything around this fabulous course can't be better. I will definitely return next year.

Thanks for everything.