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The Cowden at Muckhart Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
106
4 Stars
59
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.5
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
About
Holes 9
Type Private
Par 36
Length 3251 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
The Cowden's nine holes at Muckhart Golf Club are the original nine where golf has been played for nearly 100 years at the foot of the Ochil Hills. Virtually no changes have been made to the layout during this time.
Muckhart Golf Club has 27 holes comprising three courses of 18 holes on a rotating basis. The Cowden Course measures 3,251 yards from the medal tees, and par is 36 for the nine holes.
Cowden's signature holes are the fifth and ninth. No. 5 is a challenging par 4 crossing two valleys, with the green backed by the Ochil hills. No. 9 is normally the last hole in an 18-hole round and is considered one of the finest finishing holes in Scottish golf. The drive has to be steered between a stream and a water hazard, and only the very longest hitters will consider taking on the burn in front of the green with their second shot.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 3251 yards | ||
| Yellow | 36 | 3121 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 36 | 2739 yards |
Scorecard for Arndean/Cowden
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White M: 70.2/130 | 288 | 307 | 290 | 168 | 361 | 195 | 530 | 487 | 195 | 2821 | 6072 |
| Yellow M: 69.1/128 | 278 | 287 | 290 | 165 | 361 | 192 | 469 | 475 | 195 | 2712 | 5833 |
| Red M: 66.9/123 W: 71.5/131 | 270 | 275 | 280 | 156 | 361 | 157 | 469 | 475 | 135 | 2578 | 5317 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
Course Details
Year Built 1908
Golf Season Year round
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes - £12 - £18
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Football shirts and shorts or vests are not acceptable. Juniors are permitted to wear denims and trainers.
Food & Beverage
Bar, CateringAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Locker RoomsAvailable Sports
FootGolf
Reviews
4.2
Reviewer Photos
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Played On 10/26/2016
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
A great place to play and view the scenery
Friendly staff , good food and a fair challenge made this a course to return to - very reasonably priced
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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