MACHRIHANISH GOLF CLUB

Location: Campbeltown, Argyll, 85 miles South of Oban, 139 miles from Glasgow PA28 6PT

The Kintyre Peninsula may not be particularly accessible, being a decent drive from the city of Glasgow, but it does lend its amazing landscape to an extremely spectacular golf course - Machrihanish.

Constantly ranked in lists of the world's top 100 courses, Machrihanish also boasts what is regarded by many as the best opening hole on the planet; standing on the first tee facing a long carry across the bay is without doubt one of golf's great experiences.

The outward nine skirts the shoreline and the beautiful sand dunes of the peninsula, while the homeward stretch takes in views of the South Kintyre hills.

Prestigious national amateur tournaments grace the links at Machrihanish year on year, underlining the fact that this is one of Scotland's true gems, and is well worth the drive.