Golf Courses on the Island
Shiskine
Shiskine golf course is one of only three twelve hole courses in the world and rated in the top 100 courses in Britain. It also has a tennis and bowling club beside the course. There is a café and restaurant open all year round. There is no pro at the course but does have a small shop, which sells a variety of sports goods.
Brodick
Brodick golf course is an 18 hole 64 par course. It is a challenging course in the summer but does flood in the winter. It does food in the clubhouse all year round. The only Pro on Arran has his shop and training area there and you can book lesson
Whiting Bay
Whiting bay golf course is an 18 hole 63 par course. It is situated in a park land environment and is one of the more hilly courses on the Island but buggies and trolleys are available. In the summer there is food and the bar is open all day. The club does have a small shop, which sells club tops and confectionery.
Lamlash
Lamlash is an 18 hole 64 par course. It is the oldest course on the Island and one of the best. It has a large clubhouse, which has a restaurant all year round. There is also a small starter shop for the sale of sweaters etc.
Corrie
Corrie is a 9 hole 61 par course. It is situated in the mountains of north Arran, designated an area of scenic beauty, forming a backdrop on three sides . The A tea-room open for breakfast to dinner, and offering coffee mornings, afternoon teas and home baking in the summer months.
Machrie
Machrie is a 9 hole 62 par course. It is situated on the west coast of Arran and has some links holes. It has no bar or shop but does have a small tearoom in the summer months.
Lochranza
Lochranza is a 9 hole course, with no bar or tea room. It is the newest course on the Island but certainly not one of the best.
By Allan and Robbie.