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Lochmaben Golf Club
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About
Famous for its wildlife and picturesque views of Kirk Loch, Lochmaben Golf Course presents a somewhat surreal experience to any golfer.
The attractive 18-hole parkland golf course occupies a historic area around Kirk Loch. Close by the second green is the site of Bruce Castle. On the third hole, golfers can see the huge defensive ditch, which helped protect the castle.
The par-70 course's signature hole is the 120-yard eighth hole, which requires a tee shot across a corner of Kirk Loch.
Lochmaben is an ancient town four miles west of Lockerbie on the main road between it and Dumfries. Its location is unusual as it is hemmed in by three separate lochs: Castle Loch to the south, Kirk Loch to the southwest, and Mill Loch to the northwest. Lochmaben's origins date back at least as far as the building of the castle by the Bruce family in the 1160s.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gents | 70 | 6005 yards | ||
| Junior | 70 | 5873 yards | ||
| Ladies | 70 | 5099 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 69.0/129 | 323 | 185 | 188 | 308 | 362 | 405 | 291 | 128 | 290 | 2480 | 450 | 520 | 159 | 425 | 338 | 507 | 375 | 423 | 328 | 3525 | 6005 |
| Blue M: 68.5/127 | 323 | 185 | 137 | 308 | 362 | 405 | 291 | 128 | 290 | 2429 | 450 | 520 | 144 | 425 | 338 | 441 | 375 | 423 | 328 | 3444 | 5873 |
| Red W: 70.1/127 | 251 | 181 | 137 | 265 | 307 | 375 | 233 | 120 | 228 | 2097 | 387 | 454 | 134 | 360 | 314 | 416 | 299 | 370 | 268 | 3002 | 5099 |
| Handicap | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 70 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 13 |
Course Details
Rentals/Services
Practice/Instruction
Policies
Food & Beverage
Bar, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Showers, Locker RoomsAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Scotland (2024 #18)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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15th fairway Photo submitted by sidsvr on 07/24/2025
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View from the tenth tee Photo submitted by sidsvr on 07/24/2025
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Before tee off Photo submitted by sidsvr on 07/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Wpisp0po8qQHo7q7yqdJ on 12/24/2024
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Photo submitted by LewyLang on 10/11/2024
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Photo submitted by Redtom72 on 04/24/2024
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Photo submitted by u131858502 on 07/07/2022
Fantastic golf
Excellent days golf in fantastic surroundings. The course was in magnificent condition. The staff and members were superb.
Lochmaben
Great course just over the Scottish boarder, courses was in great condition & well worth the trip for anyone. Always enjoy playing this course & it’s one I will return too for many years to come.
Brilliant course Played it many times will be back hopefully later this year
Course in good condition all round greens perfect if a little slow.A really fair course nothing impossible and a good holiday course for any handicap golfer
Great experience
We were recommended the course by a golfer that we met in a pub/restaurant the night before.
It didn't disappoint.
Considering the time of year, the course is in good condition and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Thumbs up 👍
Course in good condition for time of year. Staff &members friendly and helpful. 😀
A course of two 9's
To me the course felt like it was split into 2 x 9 holes. Front 9 had long par 3's and short par 4's while the back 9 had the opposite. Fairways are excellent, greens were fast and bunkers looked in good nick although I was never in one. The greens had lots of dark footprints around the holes which I couldn't understand why as my steps didn't leave any marks. Staff very friendly in the bar area and the green staff always happy to wave and say hello. Worth a visit.
Wee cracker
Played here with my 2 brothers through a golf now deal. Great playing course and in excellent condition, Credit to all involved. Quite hilly so make sure you’ve had your breakfast, I’d recommend the Scottish one from the clubhouse. Staff and members where very friendly and welcoming.
Lovely course
What a good day, course was immaculate, pace of play was ok even though we were behind a society and it was very busy at times, every hole is different and interesting, will definitely be back
Excellent
Great course, fairway and greens were in perfect condition. Some challenging par 3s. Loved it.
Perfect weather, would really be if it from an outdoor patio area or a veranda from the bar overlooking the 18th Green.
The course is superb
Beautiful course, superb layout great scenery lovely clubhouse, will definitely be going again
Fantastic Course
2nd time I've played Lochmaben without doubt in my top 5 courses I've had the pleasure of playing, definitely recommend playing here.
Great Day
Couldn't have picked a better day sun shining and the course in great condition for April. We had a tee time for 11:30 and the course quiet. Ample car parking and afterwards food and drink in the clubhouse well worth a visit.
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