Old Tom Morris believed that Machrihanish was designed by the almighty for playing golf. Then again Old Tom must have been his accomplice as he was very much involved in the design of this classic links situated on the tip of the Mull of Kintyre.
If it were not for its isolated position Machrihanish would have hosted major championships. The first hole is one of the finest anywhere in the world, a dogleg par 4 called Battery and not unreasonably, has been described as the premier opening hole in Scotland.
65th in the Top 100 Courses in the British Isles 2002
Course type: Links
Founded: 1876
Par: 70
Yards : 6225
SSS : 71
Designers : Tom Morris J.H.Taylor Guy Campbell
Mull of Kintyre: Immortalised in Sir Paul McCartneys lyrics.
Island hopping: Try a trip to the isles of Jura and Islay, famous for their fine single malt whiskies, or take the ferry to tiny Gigha and visit the lovely gardens at Achamore.
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