Vale of Leven Golf Club
Northfield Road, Bonhill, Alexandria G83 9ET
01389 752351
Type: Heathland Length: 5278 Par: 67
The Vale is situated on the east side of the valley overlooking the surrounding area with some tremendous views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond. From its highest point the views extend as far south as Dumbarton Rock and the Clyde estuary. Although it is fairly short, the introduction of bunkers and the mix of tricky short holes mean scoring is not easy.
The Carrick Golf Course
Cameron House, Loch Lomond, G83 8QZ
01389 727679
Type: Parkland Length: 7082 Par: 71
Fast becoming known as one of the must play golf courses in Scotland, the Carrick offers up a golfing experience that is sure to provide our guests with memories that will last forever. The stunning course uses every inch of the dramatic Scottish landscape on offer, straddling the fault lines between the Scottish Lowlands and Highlands, with nine holes set in each.
The Wee Demon
Cameron House, Loch Lomond G83 8QZ
01389 727679
Type: Parkland Length: 2155 Par: 31
Cameron House has its own 9-hole golf course - 'The Wee Demon' - situated overlooking the loch. It’s is a cleverly designed and challenging course, even for low handicap players, with 2 holes surrounded by water, some long and tricky par 3's and a magnificent par 5.
Loch Lomond Golf Club
Rossdhu House, Luss G83 8NT 01436 655555
Type: Parkland Length: 7100 Par: 71
When former Open champion Tom Weiskopf first saw the land on the Bonnie Banks where he was getting the chance to design this golf course, the American admitted that it "just blew me away". Is listed in the top 100 golf courses in the world. The condition of the course is always perfect, and the setting is truly spectacular with the hills on one side and the loch bordering it on the other. This is a private club, so you will have to play with a member to get a round here.
Helensburgh Golf Course
25 East Abercromby Street,
Helensburgh G84 9HZ
01436 674173
Type: Moorland Length: 5942 Par: 69
Considered to be one of the best moorland courses in the West of Scotland. With fantastic greens and panoramic views over the Clyde to Arran.
Dumbarton Golf Club
Broadmeadow, Dunbartonshire G82 2BQ
01389 732830
Type: Parkland Length: 5934 Par: 70
An easy walking parkland course, with a number of natural hazards and provides a test to all golfing capabilities. Playability is made all the more enjoyable thanks to Dumbarton's relatively fast and neatly contoured greens, making the course playable throughout the year. The 356-yard seventh is a delightful hole aptly named the "Punchbowl" because of its fairly sunken green.
Balfron Golf Society
Kepculloch Road, Balfron G63 0SZ
07923 168658
Type: Moorland Length: 6215 Par: 72
Robin Hiseman, the respected Scottish golf architect, recreated the course from its original nine-hole layout and the result is a great country course that's playable by all. There are inspiring views of the local countryside, eerily reminiscent of playing golf in the highlands.
Cardross Golf Club
Main Road, Cardoss, Dumbarton G82 5LB
01389 841350
Type: Parkland Length: 6370 Par: 71
Founded in 1895. The current golf course layout benefitted from design changes recommended by James Braid, which were implemented in 1921. Generous undulating fairways and large deciduous trees are features of the golf course and it tends to play much longer than the yardage suggests.
Buchanan Castle Golf Club
Buchanan Estate, Drymen, G63 0HY
01360 660330
Type: Parkland Length: 6131 Par: 70
Buchanan Castle was established in 1936 and is owned by the Duke of Montrose. It is a truly top-class Scottish golf course designed by James Braid offering players of all levels an intriguing but fair golfing challenge. The course lies on the plain of the River Endrick with magnificent scenic backdrops.
Ross Priory Golf Club
Gartocharn, By Alexandria G83 8NL
01389 830398
Type: Parkland Length: 5816 Par: 70
Ross Priory is a stunning 17th century country house situated in an unrivalled position on the south shore of Loch Lomond. The creation of the nine-hole golf course has led to increased numbers visiting the estate. The course is good fun although not too testing.
Aberfoyle Golf Club
Braeval, Aberfoyle, By Stirling FK8 3UY
01877 382493
Type: Inland Length: 5158 Par: 66
Aberfoyle is a hilly course that lies only a mile out of the village on the main Stirling road. It is one of the many James Braid-designed heathland courses in the country and was established as far back as 1890. The course has stunning views west to Ben Lomond and south to the Campsie Hills, so the overall panorama is quite superb.
Callander Golf Club
Aveland Road, Callander FK17 8EN
01887 330090
Type: Inland Length: 5208 Par: 66
Designed by Old Tom Morris this is a scenic, wooded parkland course with panoramic views to Ben Ledi, fantastically diverse holes and well-maintained greens. The sixth is said to be one of the finest examples of the work of Old Tom Morris still in existence. Callander's signature hole is undoubtedly the par three 15th, where your tee shot is down through a narrow avenue of trees with bunkers to the front left of the green.