Colonsay Golf Club
Isle of Colonsay
The 18 hole golf course at Machrins on the west coast of the island is reputedly over 200 years old, having first been played in 1775, and was well-known and recorded as a feature of island life in the late 19th century.
Golf on Colonsay is reputedly over 200 years old, first played in 1775, and the links has been a recorded island feature since the late 19th century. The course was laid out by a professional in the 1930s and is maintained by the island community, helped by sheep and hindered by rabbits.
- The Colonsay Open International All-Comers Golf Championship — third Saturday in August.
The 391-yard 7th, 'The Fank' — an out-of-bounds airstrip, a ball-eating burn, a sheepfold and a tight out-of-bounds fence behind the green.
Course Conditions
Natural machair links — short grass on sandy soil. Fairways are cut and greens mown and rolled; there are no bunkers, only sheep scrapes, and some areas of rough are dangerous. Normally very quiet.
Scotland's main golf season runs April to October.
What type of golf course is Colonsay Golf Club?
Colonsay Golf Club is a links located in Argyll. The 18 hole golf course at Machrins on the west coast of the island is reputedly over 200 years old, having first been played in 1775, and was well-kn...
Where is Colonsay Golf Club located?
Colonsay Golf Club is located in Isle of Colonsay. It's situated in the Argyll region of Scotland.
What is the history of Colonsay Golf Club?
Golf on Colonsay is reputedly over 200 years old, first played in 1775, and the links has been a recorded island feature since the late 19th century. The course was laid out by a professional in the 1...
What are the course specifications at Colonsay Golf Club?
Colonsay Golf Club is a par 70 course measuring 4,752 yards. The course provides an excellent test of golf for players of all abilities.
How can I book a tee time at Colonsay Golf Club?
To book a tee time at Colonsay Golf Club, visit their official website at https://visitcolonsay.co.uk/about/golf or contact the course directly. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak golf season in Scotland.
What is the best time to visit Colonsay Golf Club?
Natural machair links — short grass on sandy soil. Fairways are cut and greens mown and rolled; there are no bunkers, only sheep scrapes, and some areas of rough are dangerous. Normally very quiet. Scotland's main golf season runs April to October.
What are the signature holes at Colonsay Golf Club?
The 391-yard 7th, 'The Fank' — an out-of-bounds airstrip, a ball-eating burn, a sheepfold and a tight out-of-bounds fence behind the green.
Par
70
Length
4,752
yards
mid Season
Any day
£15 per person per round (annual membership £80). Pay by QR code at the bench by the 1st tee, at the Estate Office at Colonsay House, or online.
£80
Website
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