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Port St. Mary Course

Port St. Mary Golf Club

Port St. Mary, IM
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9 holesPar 342,439 m34.6/122

About this course

Port St. Mary Golf Club occupies a clifftop site on the southern coast of the Isle of Man, overlooking the Irish Sea and the small fishing village from which it takes its name. The course was designed by George Duncan, the Scottish professional who won the 1920 Open Championship at Royal Cinque Ports and became a noted course architect in the decades that followed. The layout reflects Duncan's preference for strategic design that works with natural terrain rather than imposing heavily manufactured features upon it. The nine-hole course plays across gently rolling ground with the sea providing both scenic backdrop and practical hazard—coastal winds are a consistent factor in club selection and shot execution. The routing takes advantage of the elevated position, with several holes offering views across Port St. Mary Bay and toward the Calf of Man, the small island visible to the southwest. The compact nature of the property means holes are routed efficiently, with the terrain providing natural movement and interest without requiring extensive earthwork. Port St. Mary serves primarily as a members' club for the local community and visiting golfers exploring the Isle of Man's collection of courses. The island's golfing tradition includes several historic layouts, and Port St. Mary contributes to that heritage as an accessible, straightforward test that emphasizes wind play and accurate iron work. The club maintains a welcoming atmosphere typical of smaller seaside courses in the British Isles, where the focus remains on the game itself rather than elaborate amenities.

Quick facts

Location
Port St. Mary, IM
Access
Public
Holes
9
Par
34
Length
2,439 metres
Difficulty
34.6/122

Getting there

The journey to Port St. Mary Golf Club begins with arrival at either Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) on the northwest English coast or Manchester Airport (MAN), each roughly ninety minutes by car and ferry from the Isle of Man's shores. From either hub, the route traces northwest toward Holyhead in Wales or the Mersey ports, where a two-hour sea crossing delivers you to Douglas, the island's principal harbor - a passage that marks the transition from mainland urgency to the unhurried rhythm of this Celtic enclave. From Douglas, the drive south along the island's quieter roads winds through moorland and coastal vistas before descending into the sheltered fishing village of Port St. Mary, where the club overlooks the bay with the understated grace befitting one of golf's most remote and storied outposts. The isolation that defines the journey - the ferry crossing, the narrow island roads, the final approach to a club steeped in nineteenth-century tradition - becomes part of the pilgrimage itself.

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Common questions about Port St. Mary

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Port St. Mary was designed by George Duncan.

Yes. Port St. Mary is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Port St. Mary is 34.

Port St. Mary plays 2,439 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Port St. Mary is 122.

Port St. Mary is a 9-hole course.

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