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4.4
114 Reviews (114)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
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114 out of 114 reviews
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4.0
3 Reviews (3)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.3
21 Reviews (21)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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21 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
This unique course blends eight seaside links holes with stunning Ailsa Craig views alongside a parkland back nine, creating a memorable and varied round. Welcoming staff and outstanding value make it a rewarding choice for golfers of all abilities.

About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Links/Parkland
Par 64
Length 5033 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Girvan Golf Course is one of eight fine courses owned and managed by South Ayrshire Council. Although a municipal course it provides the only golf in Girvan and there is a thriving independent local club with the members having facilities within the municipal clubhouse.

The course, lying on the northern outskirts of the town, is unusual in that it is divided into two distinct parts. The opening eight holes are pure links, immediately adjacent the coastline, and the second ten holes are parkland. This latter part has the added problem of the river, from which the town takes its name, winding through the land. Care should be taken on the ninth tee, as this hole is named after the gentleman who stepped back to admire a good drive only to take an unscheduled dip in the river.

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Course Details

Year Built 1902
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1920)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms
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4.4
114 Reviews (114)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good wee course

Good fun course, not too challenging. A lot of the holes on the front 8 were burnt out and a few temp greens but it’s to be expected with the heatwave we’ve had.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A quirky, challenging, wee gem

Probably not on many people's go to destination lists but it's definitely worth a visit.

Opening eight holes are links style with stunning views, the last ten are parkland and almost completely different.

Not the longest course but with multiple 180+ yard par threes it's not as easy as the par 64 makes out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course plenty scenery especially front

Fab course for all golfers,have played this course many times and it always delivers also love the finishing hole

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Course For Holiday Golf

The welcome by the starter was warm and friendly and he took time to explain the layout of the course.

It is obvious that the course is suffering from lack of financial investment but despite this it was in reasonable condition and the bunkers were well maintained. The layout is good with some interesting holes to maintain your interest.

We had a drink in the clubhouse afterwards and once again the welcome was friendly but, like the course, it badly needs financial investment.

All in all a very enjoyable day, great value for money, and we would certainly recommend it to any golfer visiting the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Unbeatable for Value for Money

£40/£50 golf course for £14. Definitely recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great course. Worth a play.

Good course. A links and parkland in one. Well kept and interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not as good as I had been told

Got told course was decent so booked it for Sunday 16th Feb weather was perfect good day for golf

Although got to the course look pretty decent although got told full 18 were on temp green’s and didn't understand why as no frost and the couples before was decent weather, we drove nearly an hour and there wasn’t anything to say about temp greens

The normal greens look in really good condition so put a damper on the golf

Then you have really slow play which was horrendous but you can’t blame the course for that

The other aspects of the course were good the layout etc the staff

So maybe need to try it another day

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Great views on first 8 holes other 11 topical parkland

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great variety from links to parkland

Friendly welcome , very reasonably priced, course and greens in excellent condition. 1st 8 holes links style holes 10 to 18 parkland.

Pace of play excellent our 2 ball played 18 holes in 3 hrs .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Pristine Condition

Absolute fantastic condition of a course, honestly got to say one of the best iv played on, well done to the green keeper and all the staff. Keep up the excellent work. No rubbish, no broker tees on the tee boxes. Fairways and greens in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A wonderful surprise!

Had very low expectations when making this booking but we all thoroughly enjoyed what we would describe as a hidden gem!! Ridiculously good value for money. Can’t wait to come back. The first 8 holes were a complete joy and then the other side of the course posed many (different) challenges. The par 3’s 🥰🥰

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lesure golfer

Enjoy playing this course, noticed the bunkers were in excellent condition and greens have been managed well. Well done to the whole team.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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