The Round — Est. 1895

Golf & Course

Parkland · Eighteen Holes

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The Course

Eighteen Holes
Of Mature Parkland

Golf has been played here since 1895, on a course laid out in the tradition of five-time Open champion James Braid — one of the reasons we're a member of the Association of James Braid Courses. Eighteen holes wind through mature parkland above Johnstone, each one named for its own bit of history: Bulawayo, Poker Flat, Red Lodge, Moorburn, Home.

The parkland fairways
The Layout

A Real Test,
Fairly Set

Ten par 4s, six par 3s and a pair of par 5s, with a couple of holes that shift par depending on the tee you play. Generous off the tee in places, tight and thoughtful in others — the sort of round that rewards a straight ball and forgives the odd loose one. Men's and ladies' tees throughout.

A short hole on the course
The Short Holes

Six That
Ask a Question

Barclay Howard, Hedgehog, Red Lodge, Tower and Hard Luck — the short holes carry the names, and the character, of the club. Miss in the wrong spot and par gets interesting. Get the club right and you'll walk off smiling. Bring every iron in the bag.

The closing stretch and clubhouse
The Finish

All the Way
to Home

The closing stretch runs Road, Benston and Home, back up toward the clubhouse and a warm welcome. Trolleys, buggies and bag hire are available — and there's a table worth staying for once the card's signed.

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Competitions

Play, Compete,
Come Back

A fixture list that runs all year, open competitions that welcome visitors, and society days built for a group. Whether you're a member chasing a medal or bringing a party for the day, there's a game on.

Open competitions

Open Competitions

The Seniors Open (Loganair Rosebowl) in May, the Open and Craigston Rosebowl, and a Seniors Three-Man Texas Scramble in September. Enter via the Scottish Golf app.

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Fixtures

Fixtures

Medals, majors and sweeps across the golf season, plus the seniors' Tuesday and Thursday games. The club calendar keeps the whole year in one place.

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Society golf

Society Golf

Parties of any size, all year. Tea and hot rolls on arrival, a competition on the course, then a two-course high tea. Fixed price, £10 deposit per head.

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More Than the Round

Handicaps & WHS — get a competitive record and play the medals

Seniors' Section — active 50+ golf, Tuesdays & Thursdays plus the county league

Practice — full-size putting green, nets and a par-4 length practice area

Lessons — with club professional Alan Logan, members and visitors welcome

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