Port Glasgow at Port Glasgow Golf Club

Port Glasgow Golf Club occupies elevated moorland above the town of Port Glasgow on the south bank of the River Clyde in Inverclyde. The course was designed by James Braid, the five-time Open Champion who became one of Scotland's most prolific golf architects in the early twentieth century. Braid laid out hundreds of courses across Britain, often working with existing terrain to create strategic challenges that rewarded thoughtful play over pure length.

The layout sits on rising ground that offers views across the Clyde estuary toward the hills beyond. The moorland character means the course plays firm and fast in dry conditions, with natural undulations and exposed lies typical of this style of Scottish golf. Braid's routing takes advantage of the topography, incorporating elevation changes and prevailing winds into the strategic demands of individual holes.

Port Glasgow serves a local membership and reflects the tradition of accessible municipal and members' golf that characterizes many Scottish towns along the Clyde. The course provides a straightforward test of golf in a setting shaped by both the industrial heritage of the region and the natural landscape of the Inverclyde coast. It represents Braid's approach to designing courses that suit their surroundings while remaining playable for golfers of varying abilities.