Number 63. Played Autumn 2012. Parkland course designed by Doug Carrick.

On the banks of the magnificent Loch Lomond and in the shadow of the Trossachs the scenery is just breathtaking, alas the golf course just cant live up to nature. The course suffers from both water logging and overplay. There is not a lot the course can do about the water table but it could reduce the number of tee times to help the course recover. Although the greens were good, the fairways were in a very poor state and at 5 ½ hours for a round it is one of the slowest places I have played. As for design, the opening 6 holes are very un-Scottish but good fun, it is then all about the scenary as the course turns a little bland until the signature hole at 14 and a nice set of holes to finish. A solid if unspectacular course in truly spectacular surroundings.


Thanks. A huge thank to my host and fellow ST100 quester Stephen MacDonald. Also to Mickey Croce and my playing partner Rab, the banter was brilliant as my team went down 2&1. I'm sure Stephen will be joining me on many more adventures!