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In the month of May we headed for Arran to play some rounds of Gowf. There are 7 golfcourses on the island that measures 430 km2.
The ferry from Ardrossan (near Glasgow) brought us to Brodick (the main city). Rental cars were ready and we drove to Lamlash,
where we stayed at the Glenisle Hotel.
It turned out to be a good choice. From our hotel we could reach all golfcourses within half an hour. With the 'Arran Golf Pass'
you can play all courses on the island (for £105). Lochranza is not included anymore, but you can play another course of your choice twice, instead.

The day of arrival we played Lamlash. A very nice course, overlooking the bay of Lamlash.
18 holes, steep hills and the wind comes in play on a couple of holes. No par-5's though.

Day 2: Whiting Bay. Picturesque golfcourse, with great views over the bay.
A warm welcome and wonderful weather (no guarantee in Scotland).
Machrie. 9 holes linkscourse along the Westcoast. No par-5's again!

Day 3: It had been raining all night. Course closed at Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club (happens only once a year).
But after an hour or so (the rain stopped) already playable (the good thing with linkscourses).
It turned out to be the best golfcourse, and we played the 12(!) holes twice. Once played, never forgotten!
So certainly worth to play it again (and again). Shiskine can compete with the best golfcourses in the UK. And finally a par-5 (on hole 9).

Final day: Corrie. Cosy 9 holes, a bit of rain and no snakes today.
Brodick. 18 holes, mature parkland-course with a hint of links.
All in all; some great days of golf and the lack in distance on some of the courses is compensated by the walks up and down the hills.

Highly recommended **** Click for a slideshow