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4.7
154 Reviews (154)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
96.8%
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144 out of 154 reviews
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5.0
4 Reviews (4)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4 out of 4 reviews
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4.8
19 Reviews (19)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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19 out of 19 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Private
Par 36
Length 3251 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

The Cowden's nine holes at Muckhart Golf Club are the original nine where golf has been played for nearly 100 years at the foot of the Ochil Hills. Virtually no changes have been made to the layout during this time.

Muckhart Golf Club has 27 holes comprising three courses of 18 holes on a rotating basis. The Cowden Course measures 3,251 yards from the medal tees, and par is 36 for the nine holes.

Cowden's signature holes are the fifth and ninth. No. 5 is a challenging par 4 crossing two valleys, with the green backed by the Ochil hills. No. 9 is normally the last hole in an 18-hole round and is considered one of the finest finishing holes in Scottish golf. The drive has to be steered between a stream and a water hazard, and only the very longest hitters will consider taking on the burn in front of the green with their second shot.

Course Details

Year Built 1908
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - £10 - £15
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Football shirts and shorts or vests are not acceptable. Juniors are permitted to wear denims and trainers.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Locker Rooms

Available Sports

FootGolf

Reviews

4.7
154 Reviews (154)
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Hidden gem of a course.

Brilliant hidden gem of a course, with 3 9 hole course which are changed round to make 18 holes. The course was in amazing condition for the time of year. On arrival we were greeted with a smiling face and really helpful pro in the shop. Will definitely be back to play again it was a joy to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent

First time playing and I have to say it was excellent would certainly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Winter round

Played from winter tees and 4 winter greens but still really enjoyed it great layout definitely back in the summer when fully open

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Muckhart Golf Course

First time playing this course and won’t be my last. Upon arrival I went to pro shop where the pro was nothing short off charming, looked really pleased too welcome me and gave me the choice off three courses to play to make it enjoyable and as I was a single golfer, enjoy a good paced game. I went on the Cowden for the first nine , which starts with a long par 3 , which I parred, but it’s a test and is well designed course with great views. The course is well maintained and it was all summer greens , which for the time off year were in reasonable condition. Onto the second nine and I was put on the Arndean course, which was opened in 1998 , this course is much more driver friendly and is easier to score on than the first nine. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience, and will definitely recommend and can’t wait to play again with some Golf mates

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

The course was in excellent condition considering the poor weather in the days leading up to our round. It was challenging and enjoyable.
Would like to return in the summer as I’d imagine it could be quite scenic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday golf

Warm welcome from pro in shop, who made us feel welcome, told us about the course, and answered some questions.
Course in good condition for time of year. Full greens and normal tees. Nice variety of holes and not overly long.
Only gripe was poor etiquette of 3 ball in front. As a 2 ball we waited in every tee shot and approach shot on the back nine. Not great in cold windy conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Muckhart GC

Warmest welcome from the pro shop, advised of course layout and route to follow.

Good fairways, tight greens which were well maintained and playable despite winter conditions. Would recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Muckhart Golf

Played Muckhart today on a wet Nov day. Course was in great condition. Last time I played here was over 30 years ago. Lovely to be back and golf pro Scott was a gentleman. Will be back shortly!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Very wet day,greens cored and bare in places but still enjoyed our day

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Very welcoming and the course was of of the best I’ve played hope I get chance to go back up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Made to feel very welcome and the course was very well looked after just a shame the weather didn’t permit us to play the 3rd course next time we’re up this way will definitely be playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth a visit

This was our second time visiting on this occasion the greens had just been cored however this was the only complaint on the day as the course was in excellent condition.I would certainly recommend this course it has an excellent mix of challenging holes for all types of handicaps. The pro shop was well stocked moreover the staff and pro where very hospitable and made us feel at ease and very welcome 10/10 all round and look forward to returning

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

fantastic layout, great views

we played Muckhart as part of our hole way round.

a fantastic layout, friendly and informative staff.

very enjoyable

check out our video https://youtu.be/TRXUrIsRJ6I

THWR

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Gem of a course, one that I had been planning to play for a while, didn’t disappoint. Steve was great and showed pride in his course . Definitely be going back .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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