
Dragon's Tooth Course
Dragon's Tooth Golf Club
About this course
Dragon's Tooth Golf Club sits in Ballachulish, a village in the western Highlands of Scotland where Loch Leven meets Loch Linnhe. The course occupies dramatic terrain in Argyll and Bute, with the surrounding landscape defined by steep-sided glens, ancient volcanic geology, and views toward the Pap of Glencoe and the peaks of the Mamore range. The setting places golfers in one of Scotland's most storied Highland regions, where the natural topography shapes both routing possibilities and playing character. Robin Hiseman designed the layout, working with the existing landforms to create a course that reflects the rugged character of the western Highlands. The routing likely navigates elevation changes and natural contours typical of the area, with holes that move through moorland vegetation and expose players to the prevailing winds that sweep through the glens. The design approach in this region typically emphasizes strategic use of the land rather than extensive earthmoving, allowing the underlying topography to dictate shot values and green sites. The club serves golfers visiting the western Highlands and those traveling the routes between Fort William and Oban. Ballachulish's position near Glencoe and the broader Lochaber area means the course attracts visitors exploring the region's outdoor recreation opportunities. The golf experience here connects to the broader Highland landscape tradition, where courses occupy terrain shaped by glacial action and geological history rather than the linksland character found along Scotland's coasts.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ballachulish, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2002
- Designer
- Robin Hiseman
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 33
- Length
- 2,402 yards
- Difficulty
- 34.5/118
Getting there
The journey to Dragon's Tooth Golf Club begins at Glasgow International Airport (GLA), roughly ninety minutes northwest through the dramatic transition from lowland Scotland into the wild heart of the West Highlands. The A82 traces the western shore of Loch Lomond before climbing into Glencoe, where the road narrows between ancient volcanic peaks and cascading waterfalls - a passage that feels less like commuting than pilgrimage. The final approach into Ballachulish reveals the slate-blue waters of Loch Leven and the Pap of Glencoe rising beyond, with the club tucked discreetly into this storied landscape where geology and golf mythology converge.

FAQ
Common questions about Dragon's Tooth
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dragon's Tooth was designed by Robin Hiseman.
Yes. Dragon's Tooth is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dragon's Tooth is 33.
Dragon's Tooth plays 2,402 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dragon's Tooth is 118.
Dragon's Tooth is a 9-hole course.


