The Ellangowan Hotel provides the ideal base for golfing breaks or activity holidays. Centrally situated the hotel is within easy travelling distance of most of the regions attractive and challenging courses.
NEWTON STEWART GOLF CLUB
Nestled in the heart of the Galloway Hills, Newton Stewart offers spectacular scenery to complement the challenging mature parkland course.
Measuring 5903 yards (par 69) each hole is unique in its own right with excellent greens with subtle borrows.
Water comes into play over two of the holes with patches of gorse which will catch out wild shots.
The 'County' Golf Club is the only true links course in South West Scotland. It is situated off the A75 Euroroute, 8 miles east of Stranraer, on the shores of the scenic Luce Bay with the Isle of Man visible on a clear day.
Links
Yardage - 5847
Holes - 18
SSS - 68
KIRKCUDBRIGHT GOLF CLUB
This is an 18 hole parkland course of excellent quality and variety. There are some gentle slopes but you are rewarded with magnificent panoramic views of the Dee Estuary and surrounding countryside. Certainly a course well worth playing and a good test for golfers of all abilities.
The clubhouse is extensive with full changing and shower facilities on every day throughout the season. Trolleys are available for hire and handicap certificates are required
Designed by James Braid, beautiful championship parkland course with wonderful views of the Isle of Arran and Ailsa Craig.
Coastal/Parkland
Yardage - 6308
Holes - 18
SSS - 72
SOUTHERNESS GOLF CLUB
Not for the faint hearted or beginner. Panoramic views of Galloway and CUmbria. Handicap certificates required.
Championship Links
Yardage - 6566
Holes - 18
SSS - 72
DUMFRIES & COUNTY GOLF CLUB - DUMFRIES
Fairly flat parkland, bordered on the north and west by the river Nith. The greens and fairways are kept in superb condition.
Parkland
Yardage - 5928
Holes - 18
SSS - 69
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY GOLF CLUB - DUMFRIES
Challenging 18 holes set in lovely rolling countryside on the western outskirts of Dumfries.
Parkland
Yardage - 6325
Holes - 18
SSS - 71
POWFOOT GOLF CLUB - ANNAN
Excellent challenge and a good test for players of all abilities. Lose to Solway estuary, with wonderful views across the water to the CUmbrian coast. British Championship Golf Course.
Links/Parkland
Yardage - 6266
Holes - 18
SSS - 71
THE ELLANGOWAN HOTEL, ST. JOHN STREET, CREETOWN. DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY. DG8 7JF
Telephone: 01671 820201 - Fax: 01671 820226 - E-mail: enquiries@ellangowan.co.uk