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4.4
54 Reviews (54)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.4
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54 out of 54 reviews
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4.5
4 Reviews (4)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4 out of 4 reviews
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4.4
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Style Links/Parkland
Par 64
Length 5033 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

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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Course Details

Year Built 1902
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1920)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.4
54 Reviews (54)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

2 courses in one

Lovely course. First 8 holes are classic links with views across to Arran. Gorgeous. Then you move acorss the road to a parkland back 10, a bit less varied, although a couple of tricky holes, one a long (for me) carry over the river and another a par 3 which needs length and height to avoid getting stuck in the bank. Overall really enjoyable and not too scary for a novice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Played in Feb and March and for the time of year it’s in great condition.

Staff always friendly and welcoming

Can’t comment on club house as it’s winter

Great value for money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value links course with fabulous views

A great location with as good a view of Alisa Craig as you get from Turnberry. The fairways and tee areas are ok and the greens are very good. The sand in the bunkers is very heavy so best to keep out of them. The starter was helpful and friendly. A good value golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging par’s

Girvan is a fine track you will enjoy. No clear ladies tees are noted and several par 3’s are very long. The course is a lot of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great mixture of 8 links holes then inland for 10 parkland holes

Hadn’t played the course for 50 years and it was great to return. Course was quiet so no hold ups for our 1030 tee time. Some challenging holes. Greens were in the process of being cut but overall the course was in good condition and well maintained. Great value for money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice winter course

Played on a cold dry day after days of rain. Apart from a couple of areas being affected with flooding the course was in brilliant condition. All greens were open, which was a nice surprise given the recent weather. This would be a lovely course during the summer and I would absolutely visit again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Played 2 x 4 balls. Everyone enjoyed the course.
Would recommend course ,well worth a visit.
Greens were great for time of year,lots of nice holes and superb views. A+

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Course was in amazing condition

We had the course to our selves, the course was in amazing condition for the time of year, the greens were super amazing and true will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of fun at this one

Seaside first 8 then turn inland for the rest. Conditions were mild on the day we played.

I would recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Short but sweet

Overall great little course wind was a challenge on the first 8 holes really enjoyed it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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