Machrihanish
Kintyre links famous for its opening drive across the beach
Overview
Machrihanish was founded in 1876 near the tip of the Kintyre peninsula, with Old Tom Morris extending the course soon after. Its first hole asks golfers to drive across a corner of the Atlantic beach, one of the most celebrated opening shots in the game. Remote and wild, it draws pilgrims who value pure links golf over convenience.
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