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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Golfer Photos
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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
Very friendly
1st time played really a good course in great nick ... weather was good also a bit of wind but could not fault it ... starter was very pleasant and helpful only thing was the clubhouse was closed a shame ...
Girvan
Good course, was superb condition with staff doing a great job, a little slow but overall good pace, pity clubhouse shut, but with the current situation understandable, would recommend and would certainly play again
Pace of play from a three ball playing in front of us was horrendous. We had two, two balls just in front of us and one of them gave up after 16 and we were still held up for the last two holes. Course itself is pretty good. Front 8 is a links course back 10 is a parkland course. Very short if we weren’t held up I reckon we could have been round it in 2 hours 45. Some hard little holes though. Well worth the visit and would return. Not sure it is worth the £20 South Ayrshire want for it (just because it is so short) when you look at other courses you can pick up on golf now for that price.
A round of two halves
The first 8 holes of this course were great links type holes by the windy Irish Sea! They were thoroughly enjoyable even in the wet and windy conditions. All 8 holes were in excellent condition given the amount of recent rain.
The second half of the round (10 holes) are parkland and are located over the road from the first half of the course. It was much wetter over here but the greens still played true.
Holes 9-14 were pretty monotonous before finishing with some trickier holes on 15-18.
A decent short course and still worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Must play at least once.
Smashing little course with stunning views. Don't be put off with half links half parkland. The inland part has enough nice holes make it enjoyable.
Views alone are worth every penny!!!
Played Girvan for the first time yesterday and was so happy to be playing a Linx course for the first 8 holes and super parkland for the rest for an absolute bargain.
I would recommend this to anyone.
Just a shame that the weather was so good.
wonderful and enjoyable
The First 8 Holes are on the Coastline with stunning views of Ailsa Craig the 9th and the back 9 is inland if windy then the first 8 holes are challenging my only concern was the state of the bunkers seemed rock hard when you are in one and no rakes but i put it down to Covid19 apart from that this is a beautiful course well kept and i will be coming back
Always a joy to play this course. Friendly members and staff, and the condition of the course after a heavy rainfall, was exceptional.
Links and parkland-great combination
Sunny dry day , outstanding scenery on first 8 holes, fairways and greens in good condition, pace of play was just right, no rushing or waiting.
Girvan revisited
I had not played Girvan in over 10 years. Was great to return and play again today. Proper links weather. Scenery fabulous. Staff very friendly and helpful. Cant wait to play again.
The course was in very good condition. The only issue we had was we were behind the Club Competition which led to a very slow round, requiring us to miss two holes, no other issues. We will play on a Saturday morning on the next occasion.
Good value
Front 8 full links, bruising in the wind, which is used to perfection to lengthen the par 4s and allow some pretty hefty par 3s going the other way. The last 10 holes are pretty much a big field someone’s taken a lawnmower to. Couple of uses of elevation to keep it interesting & again the winds been used properly. Good condition all round however, & the greens were absolutely uniform, even with recent dressing. No problem going back at these prices. Facilities are limited but course is good value.