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Machrie Hotel and Golf Links
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About
Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7024 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.2
The Machrie Golf Links, originally laid out in 1891 by pioneering designer Willie Campbell, is now getting a wider name for itself as one of the world's top links courses. Machrie, also the home of the Islay Golf Club, is located on the tiny Isle of Islay, 15 miles off Scotland's west coast.
Apart from a few changes made in the 1980s by Donald Steel, this challenging golf course has changed little in more than 100 years and has a fascinating history. The Machrie's main claim to fame is its own Open Championship of 1901, which included the Great Triumvirate of Harry Vardon, John Henry Taylor and James Braid.
At 6,782 yards, Machrie's length is modest by today's standards, but that doesn't detract from the challenge it musters. There are blind holes everywhere, a killer wind and the ever-present sand dunes.
A less demanding six-hole golf course is also available.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7024 yards | 74.2 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 6400 yards | 71.8 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5949 yards | 69.6 | 120 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5949 yards | 75.1 | 132 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5086 yards | 70.2 | 122 |
Scorecard for The Machrie Hotel & Golf Links
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.2/136 | 422 | 533 | 222 | 378 | 448 | 426 | 329 | 394 | 143 | 3295 | 472 | 322 | 584 | 456 | 175 | 381 | 464 | 342 | 533 | 3729 | 7024 |
| Blue M: 71.8/126 | 389 | 511 | 174 | 373 | 396 | 363 | 303 | 346 | 138 | 2993 | 426 | 282 | 495 | 450 | 151 | 348 | 444 | 316 | 495 | 3407 | 6400 |
| White M: 69.6/120 W: 75.1/132 | 360 | 463 | 156 | 322 | 365 | 354 | 286 | 339 | 114 | 2759 | 382 | 252 | 461 | 423 | 142 | 315 | 418 | 308 | 489 | 3190 | 5949 |
| Yellow W: 70.2/122 | 314 | 442 | 131 | 307 | 288 | 287 | 242 | 300 | 97 | 2408 | 332 | 205 | 405 | 395 | 97 | 212 | 388 | 245 | 399 | 2678 | 5086 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
Course Details
Year Built 1891
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - £40
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Walking Allowed Yes
Food & Beverage
RestaurantLodging
Lodging AvailableAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Locker RoomsAvailable Activities
Fishing, Riding, Cycling
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