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Brodick Course

Brodick Golf Club

Brodick, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Ross McWilliams
f.hirst
+1
18 holesPar 644,747 yds66.6/116

About this course

Brodick Golf Club sits on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, occupying a scenic stretch of land along Brodick Bay with views across the water to the Ayrshire coast. The course was established in 1897 and plays across relatively level terrain close to the shoreline before rising into more undulating ground on the inland holes. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours and coastal exposure, with the prevailing winds off the water a consistent factor in club selection and strategy. The layout measures just over 4,800 yards from the back tees, making it a compact par 68 that rewards accuracy and course management over pure distance. Several holes run parallel to the beach, while others move through gorse and rough ground that frames the fairways. The greens are typically firm and receptive to the bump-and-run approach common to Scottish seaside golf. The course serves both visitors arriving by ferry from the mainland and the local island community, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for golfers of varying abilities. Brodick functions as one of the primary golfing destinations on Arran, an island known for its outdoor recreation and dramatic highland scenery dominated by Goatfell and the surrounding peaks. The club offers straightforward amenities and a traditional Scottish golf experience without pretense, appealing to those seeking a genuine links-adjacent round in a quieter, less commercialized setting than many mainland courses.

Quick facts

Location
Brodick, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Access
Public
Year built
1897
Holes
18
Par
64
Length
4,747 yards
Difficulty
66.6/116

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Yes. Brodick is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Brodick is 64.

Brodick plays 4,747 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Brodick is 116.

Brodick is a 18-hole course.

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