Journal

Durness truly is a delight. It is probably my favourite ‘hidden gem’ on the West Coast. 100 miles from the nearest International Airport at Inverness, the journey isn’t for the faint of heart. But ...
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I was in two minds whether to play Ullapool or not. It was a pretty miserable morning, and I knew it wasn't going to be a true links course. I thought I'd give it a go.
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If you're planning on a visit when the world is a little more normal, do yourself a favour and bring your clubs.And your camera.
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Halfway down Kintyre, there's a 9 hole course often overlooked by those heading onwards to Machrihanish...
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Mach Dunes gets some mixed reviews. This was a relative 'big name' for Kintyre that I was excited to experience first hand.
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So begins a run of truly quirky - and truly delightful - holes. Successive par 3s take you to out to the par 4 9th tee, where the quirkiness steps up another level.
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