About
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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Donut bunker! Photo submitted by u314173693023 on 09/02/2026
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18th tee box, elevated 200 yd par 3 Photo submitted by u314173693023 on 09/02/2026
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Fine Ayrshire coastline on links part Photo submitted by u314173693023 on 09/02/2026
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Photo submitted by Darrylmcc95 on 08/30/2026
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Photo submitted by Townson1 on 11/10/2025
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Photo submitted by Townson1 on 11/10/2025
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Photo submitted by 8EsYg2g3EMibpRl50zeL on 05/20/2025
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Photo submitted by KevinGal584 on 03/16/2025
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Photo submitted by ALepYTWqs0jbA5EJdPXU on 10/14/2024
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Photo submitted by hY8jGDcjmIffnYjzuftg on 07/20/2024
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Photo submitted by hY8jGDcjmIffnYjzuftg on 07/20/2024
Golfer Reviews
Great wee course
Travel from Glasgow few times a year to play this great wee course played last December all open down at the sea seems to kept the frost away well worth a visit
Short but sweet
Overall great little course wind was a challenge on the first 8 holes really enjoyed it
Short but sweet
Great short course that gives you a challenge with your club distance, play the first 8 holes well you will stand a chance of a good score.
Unfair
We booked through golf now and we’re informed that if we cancelled less than 24 hours before our tee time we would lose our money,we traveled down on the Sunday morning and it was raining but we had to play,there wasn’t another golfer on the course,there was a competition on half an hour after us and I reckon it was cancelled,we got absolutely soaked,the policy of losing your money if you don’t play it absolutely scandalous,there should be a percentage not losing your full payment as if we had lost 50% of our fee we would not have played in the conditions but felt we had to
Let there be light!
I’ve played this course twice this year and I’ve absolutely loved it.
It’s just such a fun course. Kicks off with “The puddle on the left” (The Firth of Clyde) Then gifts you 7 more lynxy holes which can be challenging in the wind. Then it’s across the road for 10 more parkland holes where you can go for it! If I’ve enjoyed this course in gusty and showery dark conditions can’t wait to play it in the calm sunshine!
Very enjoyable
Overall enjoyed playing the course which was links for the fist eight holes and inland for the rest.like all links courses the fairways had suffered a bit from recent hot spell however the greens had maintained a good grass covering. The inland holes were well maintained.a good course to play for holiday golf and challenging par 3s for anyone
Nice course with amazing views
Very enjoyable course being half links half parklands. The first 8 holes just have spectacular views, the actual holes on the first 8 are just ok holes i think the views are what make them, then across the road for the parklands last 10 holes. I actually prefer the last 10 holes but then you dont have the sea views but overall a very enjoyable course.
Great mixed links & parkland course
Great mix of coastal links and parkland course. Links was interesting but playable for an average player like me. Parkland course in good condition but some tricky greens. Very enjoyable. Friendly staff at starters hut + glad I could hire a trolley
Great wee links
A gem of a wee course and well worth the money. Only thing that faults it is clubhouse not open but heard someone is taking over it next month so hopefully it will be open for refreshments etc. First 8 holes are links with wonderful views, rest of the course is inland and in great condition. Not the longest of courses but tricky on some holes. Will definitely be back soon.
Burnt to a crisp
Girvan has an interesting and quirky layout. The first 8 holes are typical links. The remainder are more like a parkland track. The greens were slow but well cared for. The rest of the course was burned out because of the long spell of hot dry weather. As a result the distances were tricky to judge. A very enjoyable day and I will certainly plan to return.
Must play
First 8 links holes great beautiful vies out to sea them over thy e road to complete on parkland course fantastic day will be back
Short but good quirky course
First 8 holes are links style with incredible views of Ailsa Craig and Arran and very enjoyable if not a little short followed by a cross over to parkland. Some really nice challenging holes, in particular the 17th. Very friendly staff and players all round the course. Never felt in rushed or held up so pace felt about right. Club house was closed at the time but would recommend this course to anyone for a nice quiet round.